Where High Performance Meets Real Happiness

Most high performers are aiming for the top 10%. But here’s the hard truth: half of them are still stressed, burned out, and exhausted. They made it, but at what cost?

The 5% Club is different. It’s for leaders who want big success and a big life—without guilt, overwhelm, or constant hustle.

I’m Shayla King. I went from an IHOP waitress to the C-suite, leading global M&A deals, navigating billion-dollar decisions, and balancing a full life. After nearly working myself to death, I figured out how to build a thriving executive career without sacrificing my health, happiness, or family.

And now, I help other leaders do the same.
On The 5% Club Podcast, I give you the mindset shifts, strategies, and insider secrets you need to work less, make more, and finally enjoy your life.

First Up? Why Settling for the Top 10% Isn’t Enough

Why You Should Listen to This Episode

What if I told you that the top 10% isn’t the goal? That half of them are burned out, miserable, and barely holding it together? You don’t want to be them. You want to be in the 5% Club—the ones who thrive at work and in life.

In this episode, I share:
✅ The pivotal moment that changed everything for me
✅ The real reason high performers struggle with work-life balance
✅ The three things I studied relentlessly to crack the code on performance and happiness
✅ Why middle management was my hardest job—and how I finally broke free

If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck choosing between career success or having a life… this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

🎯 Why the traditional “work harder” mindset is keeping you stuck
🎯 How I went from overwhelmed and exhausted to making six figures—while working less
🎯 The secret to standing out for promotions (hint: it’s not just hard work)
🎯 The three pillars of my Performance + Happiness Blueprint
🎯 How to create an executive career without burnout or guilt

🎧 Listen Now

👉 Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts

Key Insights & Takeaways

1. The Day That Changed Everything

I was doing everything right—the executive job, the family, the never-ending grind. Then one morning, I woke up and my arm was paralyzed. I still tried to go to work because I thought missing a big meeting would cost me my career. My doctor looked me in the eye and said, “Shayla, if you don’t slow down, you will die.”
That was the moment I knew something had to change.

2. Success Without Burnout is 100% Possible

I started aggressively studying three things:
✔️ What makes some people more successful than others
✔️ What makes some people happier than others
✔️ What makes some people healthier than others
There wasn’t a playbook for balancing all three—so I created one.

3. The Formula for Success & Happiness

The Performance + Happiness Blueprint is built on three pillars:
🔹 Results – Executive presence, strategy, communication, and essentialism
🔹 Relationships – The hidden key to getting promoted and setting boundaries
🔹 Rituals – The habits that give you more energy, joy, and success
If you’re grinding harder but not moving up—this is what you’re missing.

Your Next Steps

✔ Listen to the full episode: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
✔ Want help applying this? Book a free consult: Booking Link
✔ Download my free guide: 9 Things You Can Stop Doing Right Now → Download Here

This episode is your wake-up call. You don’t have to sacrifice your life for success. You can have both.
Let’s make it happen. 🚀

Your Coach, cheerleader, and accountability partner,

Career & Life Coach for Executives

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