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Make your anxiety work for you

Many high achievers manage anxiety quietly, convinced it’s something to suppress rather than acknowledge. But unspoken stress shows up in decisions, in communication, and in how we lead and respond.

 

The Anxious Achiever Toolkit offers a different way forward. It treats anxiety not as a flaw to hide, but as a signal to understand and work with. Based on the acclaimed book and podcast by Morra Aarons-Mele, the toolkit includes editable worksheets, exercises, and reflection tools to help you manage fear, build awareness, and lead with steadiness, even when everything feels uncertain.

The Anxious Achiever Toolkit
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Managing Your Anxiety (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)
HBR Guide to Better Mental Health at Work Toolkit
The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying about What People Think of You

Managing Your Anxiety (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)

HBR Guide to Better Mental Health at Work Toolkit

The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying about What People Think of You

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Managing Your Anxiety (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)

Managing Your Anxiety (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)

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HBR Guide to Better Mental Health at Work Toolkit

HBR Guide to Better Mental Health at Work Toolkit

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The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying about What People Think of You

The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying about What People Think of You

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