When Good Enough Creates Better Results
Is perfectionism blocking your next promotion?
Edwina, an AI specialist, had a reputation for bringing order amongst chaos.
Her employer recruited her specifically for this skill.
But overcoming perfectionism seemed impossible, let alone ill-advised, because it had served her so well.
The Hidden Cost of Perfect
Through our coaching sessions, Edwina discovered something unexpected.
Her perfectionism was creating distance and slowing project down.
Colleagues avoided asking for her input early because they feared her exacting standards.
The Breakthrough Discovery
As Edwina learnt to embrace good enough, her relationships transformed.
People sought her advice earlier.
She had fewer messes to clean up later.
Her stress levels actually dropped whilst her influence grew.
This wasn't about lowering standards.
It was about recognising where excellence mattered and where 'good enough' was actually exceptional.
Your Perfectionism Pattern
As an ICF Master Certified Coach with a PhD from Cambridge, I help senior women identify where perfectionism serves them and where it sabotages advancement.
When does good enough suffice in your work?
Who else struggles with your exacting standards?
Ready to explore your perfectionism patterns?
Email suzanne@doylemorris.com for a complimentary chemistry call.
Learn more at www.suzannedoylemorris.com
About Dr. Suzanne Doyle-Morris
Dr. Suzanne Doyle-Morris is an ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) with a PhD from the University of Cambridge focusing on women in Engineering.
For 25 years, she's coached accomplished women in STEM as they advance to senior leadership.
She's the author of three books: "Beyond the Boys' Club: Strategies for Achieving Career Success as a Woman Working in a Male Dominated Field," "The Con Job: Getting Ahead for Competence in a World Obsessed with Confidence," and "Female Breadwinners: How They Make Relationships Work and Why they are Future of the Modern Workforce."
80% of her clients secure promotions or stretch roles within 12 months.
Not because she gives advice, but because she asks the right questions.
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I'm Dr Suzanne Doyle‑Morris and I support professional women working in STEM.
Whether you’re seeking your next promotion, aiming for leadership, or simply looking to make your mark, this blog is created for you.
It's written for the ambitious woman in STEM ready to advance and succeed on her own terms.
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