A Recovering Perfectionist Finds Happiness with Dr. Shai Butler

Welcome to this episode of "Get Your Happy Back" where Nina Lockwood shares an inspiring and heartfelt conversation with Dr. Shai Butler. Known as the Chief Encouragement Officer, Dr. Shai shares her journey from battling perfectionism to showing up authentically without apology. Drawing from her own journey of "failing" to picking herself up and creating career success, she cautions that “having it all” comes at a premium. Dr. Shai recounts the moment when she realized that happiness was actually in her control and how she learned to redefine happiness and manage her own emotions and well-being.

Dr. Shai makes an important distinction between EMpowerment (not given, taken or expected) and IMpowerment (which is already within us). Throughout the conversation she elucidates her pathway from being a "hot mess" to achieving "life success." Listen in to learn how IMpowerment and a major change in mindset can lead to a deeper contentment and a more resilient approach to life's challenges.

Dr. Shai has had a decades-long career as a higher education C-suite executive and public servant. She is the Founder and CEO of StratHERgies LLC, an executive leadership development consultancy that works with current and aspiring C-Suite managers . An author, speaker, podcaster, consultant, and career/life strategist. Dr. Shai breaks down the costs of craving perfection in her Better. Not Perfect Podcast based on her 2023 memoir, Better. Not Perfect: From Hot Mess To Life Success: A Woman’s Guide to Learning, Loving, and Being Herself, Unapologetically.

A proud mom of three and wife of one, you can learn more about Dr. Shai at www.drshaibutler.com where you can also connect with her on social media.