
Amina AlTai
Executive coach, speaker, and author of The Ambition Trap, who works with people across careers to create healthier relationships with ambition using mind-body and career approaches.
Top 5 podcasts with Amina AlTai
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Dec 1, 2025 • 47min
360. How to be ambitious (without burning out) ft. Amina AlTai
Amina AlTai, an executive coach and author of The Ambition Trap, joins the conversation to decode the complex relationship between ambition and wellness. She highlights how the pressure of perpetual growth can lead to burnout, especially in your 20s. Amina shares her journey from burnout to recovery, advocating for cyclical ambition and the importance of slowing down. They discuss the pitfalls of a scarcity mindset and the need for purposeful ambition that stems from joy rather than pressure. Amina encourages listeners to find their 'zone of genius' and prioritize joy over external validation.

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Sep 4, 2024 • 43min
Episode 390: Breaking the Burnout Cycle & Finding Balance in Work and Life w/ Amina AlTai
Amina AlTai, a holistic business and career coach, explores her dramatic journey from burnout to wellness after a near-fatal health scare. She emphasizes the vital need for setting boundaries and practicing self-care. Listeners will learn about 'microdosing joy' and how small daily habits can lead to greater happiness. Amina also touches on the importance of advocating for pay equity and creating a psychologically safe workplace for crucial conversations. This insightful discussion encourages prioritizing joy and well-being on the path to financial independence.

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Jul 9, 2025 • 15min
Ambition is a Trap. Here's How to Get Out.
Amina Altai, USA Today bestselling author and executive coach, discusses the dual nature of ambition. She explains how societal pressures can warp our drive, leading to burnout and self-neglect. Amina introduces the idea of distinguishing between painful ambition rooted in trauma and purposeful ambition that nurtures joy. Listeners are invited to rethink ambition as a cyclical journey, emphasizing community support over relentless competition. This insightful discussion encourages reclaiming ambition on our own terms for healthier personal growth.

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Nov 11, 2025 • 43min
How to Chase Sustainable Ambition & Find Your Purpose with Amina AlTai
Amina AlTai, an executive coach and author of The Ambition Trap, dives deep into redefining ambition away from titles and paychecks. She discusses the cyclical nature of ambition, highlighting the importance of rest and self-awareness. Amina unveils the five core wounds driving overachievers and emphasizes the need to separate true motivations from ego-driven goals. With insights on toxic individualism and the power of collaboration, she encourages listeners to rethink ambition as a sustainable, joyful journey that aligns with personal purpose.

Feb 12, 2026 • 51min
Why Being Successful Still Leaves You Bored and Unhappy | Amina AlTai
Amina AlTai, executive coach, leadership trainer, chronic illness advocate and bestselling author, helps leaders connect to purposeful ambition. She explores why ambition turns self-destructive, how core wounds drive overachievement, the difference between painful and purposeful ambition, why external validation falls short, and practical ways to redefine success and avoid burnout.


