The To-Do List Trap: Why High-Performing Women Get Stuck Doing Too Much — and How to Break the Pattern

When: March 8, 2026

Where: Virtual, United States

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On International Women’s Day, we’re invited to reflect on the theme Give to Gain — the idea that what we offer intentionally creates meaningful return.

But for many high-performing women leaders, the giving never seems to stop.

You give your time.

You give your energy.

You give your expertise.

And somewhere along the way, you become the one who carries it all.

In this candid and insightful conversation, The To-Do List Trap: How High-Performing Women Get Stuck — and How to Break the Pattern, leadership coach Liz Upchurch explores why capable, ambitious women often find themselves doing too much — even after they’ve stepped into leadership.

You’ll uncover the hidden patterns that keep you stepping in, taking over, and holding onto work that was never meant to be yours — and why that habit quietly limits your capacity, your confidence, and your impact.

Because here’s the leadership truth: when you give ownership, you gain capacity. When you give trust, you gain stronger teams. When you give up control, you gain the space to lead strategically.

If you’re ready to shrink your to-do list, stop carrying it all, and lead at your full potential, this conversation is for you.
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