Too Smart for Our Own Good

Why Smart Women in Engineering Burn Out or Stall, and What to Do Instead

📅 Thursday, July 24th

🕛 3 PM EST / 12 PM PST

📍 Zoom

🕐 60 minutes

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    You’ve done everything right.

    You’ve built systems, led teams, shipped complex work, and earned trust along the way.

    You’re reliable. Strategic. The one who keeps things moving.

    But lately, you’ve been asking yourself:

    • “I’ve hit a wall in my role. Is this really where I want to grow?”

    • “I’m great at execution, but how do I shift into something more aligned?”

    • “I don’t want to manage a huge team. So… what now?”

    • “Do I even want to stay in tech?”

    • “Everyone says I’m doing amazing, but I feel disconnected from my work.”

    If you’ve been stuck in this quiet, uncomfortable space — this workshop is for you.

    Have outgrown their current role but aren’t sure what comes next

    • Want more impact, creativity, or autonomy — but not at the cost of burnout

    • Are tired of being the one holding things together while their own growth feels paused

    • Keep waiting for clarity before making a move

    • Feel like they’re in a loop of overthinking, second-guessing, or questioning everything

    This is for senior engineers and emerging leaders who:

    In this free 60-minute session, you’ll learn:

    ✔ Why being great at your job can actually keep you stuck

    You’re a strong problem-solver. You adapt. You quietly make everything better.

    But when that becomes your identity, it’s hard to imagine doing something else — or asking for more.

    We’ll explore how over-functioning, perfectionism, and people-pleasing keep smart women stalled in roles they’ve outgrown.

    “I’m the one people lean on. But I don’t know what I want anymore.”

    ✔ The habits that lead to burnout or stagnation (even when you’re still seen as a top performer)

    You’re still delivering. But internally, it’s starting to wear on you.

    We’ll name the behaviors that feel productive — like saying yes, pushing through, being “low-maintenance” — but actually get in the way of growth.

    “I’m burnt out, but I’m not even sure if it’s the work… or how I’ve been doing it.”

    “I want to grow, but not like that. I don’t want to pretend I have a 10-year plan.”

    ✔ A simple framework to move forward — without quitting, rushing, or blowing things up

    You don’t need a complete career pivot or a 5-year plan.

    You need a way to explore what’s next that actually fits your life, your values, and your energy.

    You’ll leave with a tool to help you test possibilities, clarify what you want, and take your next step with confidence.

    “I just want to feel proud of my work again — and like it’s mine, not just what I’m expected to do.”

    You’ll leave with:

    A clearer understanding of why you’ve been feeling stuck — even if your job looks “good”

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    A next step that’s designed for your pace, your energy, and your ambition

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    A way to reconnect to what you actually want, not just what you’re good at

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    Hosted by Sarah Ing

    Hi, I’m Sarah. I coach high-achieving women in tech who are ready for something more — even if they’re not sure what that “more” is yet.

    Many of my clients are senior engineers, staff+ ICs, or new leaders who feel stuck in roles that no longer fit.

    They’re capable, thoughtful, emotionally intelligent — but burnt out from always being the steady one.

    This workshop blends real talk, reflection, and a bit of kookiness. You’ll feel seen, grounded, and supported.

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