When Wanting to Do a "Good Job" Stops You From Having an Impact

Many accomplished changemakers carry "good student" conditioning from school into their careers—believing that doing excellent work and meeting expectations should be enough to get recognised and advance. This approach often delivers early success, but at senior levels, it stops working.

The issue isn't the quality of their work—it's that "doing a good job" has become their primary strategy for getting ahead, rather than leading with their own vision and voice.

Cecile Hemery explores the shift from relying on work quality alone to building authentic influence and impact. She reveals why excellent work without strategic positioning creates an invisible ceiling, and provides a practical framework for changemakers ready to step into their full leadership potential.

Key Takeaways:

• What is Good Student Syndrome and how we become trapped by early conditioning
• Why "doing a good job" creates a ceiling that blocks your bigger impact
• How to shift from seeking validation to building authentic influence
• Practical steps to embrace change and lead from your own authority

This session is for mission-driven professionals who've worked hard to earn their place but feel increasingly disconnected from who they really are—and ready to reclaim their power to create change.

Bio:
Cecile Hemery is a leadership and career coach, hypnotherapist, supervisor, trainer, and speaker who helps thoughtful professionals reclaim their confidence and impact, without pretending to be someone they’re not.

With 15 years of product and marketing experience in tech and gaming, Cecile now specialises in workplace coaching that integrates CBT hypnotherapy, anthropology and mindfulness for fast-paced, data-driven teams.

She supports clients as they navigate career curveballs, leadership challenges, and life transitions, blending practical structure with emotional insight. Her approach delivers clarity and confidence through empathy, gentle challenge, and the occasional dash of humour.

As a values-driven woman who has led teams and major projects, Cecile knows how disorienting it can feel to lose your footing, especially when you’re the one others rely on. She helps her clients find their centre again, so they can lead with integrity, connect meaningfully, and make a difference on their own terms.

Her mission is simple: to help human-centred leaders show up with authenticity and have impact in their careers, and in their lives.