In this episode of Stay at the Top, I’m joined again by Dr Hayley D. Quinn, clinical psychologist, author and expert in compassion-focused therapy. We explore the shift from self-neglect to self-compassion and why so many high performers confuse sacrifice with strength. Hayley shares insights from her new book, From Self-Neglect to Self-Compassion, along with practical tools to help you move from surviving to genuinely thriving.

If you regularly push through exhaustion, downplay your needs or struggle to create space for yourself, this conversation will help you start changing those patterns.

In this episode, we cover

• Why self-neglect often hides behind achievement and discipline
• The “tricky brain” and how it fuels comparison and self-criticism
• Signs you are surviving instead of thriving
• Simple practices to strengthen awareness and self-compassion
• How compassion supports motivation, accountability and sustainable wellbeing
• What leaders can do to model compassionate, high-performing behaviour

Key Quotes:

“Compassion is not weakness. It is courage, wisdom, and a caring commitment.”

“When you protect your wellbeing, you protect your performance.”

“Being compassionate to yourself keeps you accountable in a healthy, sustainable way.”

More about Dr Hayley D Quinn

Website https://drhayleydquinn.com

Podcast https://drhayleydquinn.com/podcast/

From Self-Neglect to Self-Compassion Book drhadrhayleyquinn.com/product/book

Free Resource https://drhayleydquinn.com/resources/

Welcome to Self®: Time to Thrive Group Coaching https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/timetothrivewaitlist

Instagram https://instagram.com/drhayleydquinn/

LinkedIn Linkedin.com/in/dr-hayley-d-quinn-43386533

Facebook https://facebook.com/drhayleydquinnbrisbane

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