Is your ambition costing more than it’s giving?In this episode, I speak with Graeme Horsfall, Managing Director at CAST for UK, DACH and Northern Europe and a seasoned technology executive with leadership experience at IBM, Microsoft and Global Payments. Graeme shares his journey from relentless ambition to intentional living, offering a real-world perspective on the pressures of executive life and the mindset shift required to lead without burning out.In this episode, you’ll learn:How unchecked ambition can erode well-being - and how to catch it earlyPractical strategies to protect mental and emotional health in demanding rolesWhy vulnerability and asking for support are essential leadership skillsHow to build work cultures that prioritize health without sacrificing performanceWhat it takes to create your own definition of success - beyond titles and metricsTopics covered:Work-life balance in tech and executive leadershipMental health in high-pressure corporate environmentsRedefining productivity through clarity and self-awarenessCulture change and leadership modeling from the topGraeme’s insights are direct, relatable and deeply relevant for anyone questioning the long-term cost of their career choices.📣 If this episode resonates, hit like, comment with your biggest takeaway and subscribe for more conversations on sustainable leadership and growth.Connect with Graeme Horsfall: 🔗Connect with Graeme Horsfall on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghorsfallWrite to Graeme Horsfall: [email protected] Graeme’s website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cast/Connect with me here:🎬YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewtallents 📲 X: https://x.com/andrewtallents📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewtallents🌐 Website: https://www.tallents-partnership.com/📖 Get my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09NZRZH4J📰 Weekly Newsletter: https://bit.ly/selfcoaching-newsletter📞 Write me: [email protected] Moments:00:00:00 Introduction and Graham's background00:05:44 Early career ambitions and health challenges00:14:07 Navigating personal and professional pressures00:22:10 Strategies for sustainable leadership00:26:25 Redefining success and prioritizing well-being Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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