Episode 97

The Comfort Trap: Why we stay stuck (and how to get unstuck)

SUMMARY SECTION

Why do so many talented leaders stay stuck in jobs, relationships, or routines that no longer serve them? In this episode of The Lonely Leader Podcast, James Rule explores the hidden forces that keep us trapped in our comfort zones from the sunk cost fallacy to identity attachment and fear of judgment. Discover practical ways to push through discomfort, redefine success and create meaningful change in your leadership and life.

Whether you’re feeling stuck in your career, your business, or your mindset this episode will help you see that staying comfortable comes at a cost.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

In this powerful follow on to How to get comfortable with being uncomfortable, James Rule dives deeper into why we stay stuck and how to finally move beyond the limits of comfort.

Drawing from psychology, leadership experience, and real-world coaching insights, this episode uncovers the truth behind the comfort trap that quiet, invisible space where growth goes to die.

ABOUT THE HOST

James is an experienced mentor, coach and thought leader who works with a range of clients from FTSE 100 companies, SME´s the NHS and wider public and not for profit sectors.

His twenty year career in elite sport initially as a professional rugby player but predominantly as a chief executive has given him an invaluable insight in managing the success, failures and pressures associated with leadership at the highest level.

As a high performance coach James specialises in enhancing resilience and leadership development. He is a passionate advocate of the notion that to find lasting fulfilment we need to take a holistic view of high performance.

EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT

Episode 93 - Inside The Lonely Leader: My story, my philosophy, my purpose

Episode 96 - How to get comfortable with being uncomfortable

Episode 6 - Combatting Sunday afternoon work anxiety

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