Break Free from the Trap of Ambition
"I highly recommend Keren Eldad's new book, GILDED, which comes at a time when many people are struggling with the strictures of ambition and perfectionism. Keren's approach gives readers the power to break free from the trance of pursuing 'more' and celebrate the present moment." Gay HendricksThe Big Leap
GILDED by Keren Eldad is the go-to guide for overachievers and high performers who feel trapped in the endless cycle of chasing success. If you're ready to break free from perfectionism anxiety and discover true fulfillment, this book will guide you toward a life of authenticity and freedom.
Are you an overachiever who feels unfulfilled despite your success?, Keren Eldad explores why so many high performers-whether C-suite executives or go-getters-feel trapped by the very success they sought, finding themselves unfulfilled despite outward achievements.
Do you want to break free from the pressure of always needing more? offers a fresh perspective. Drawing from executive coaching and personal experiences, Eldad provides practical strategies to help you step out of the gilded cage, stop chasing hollow victories, and start living a life of genuine abundance and fulfillment.
Inside, you'll find:
- Actionable strategies to overcome perfectionism anxiety and embrace self-reflection for lasting personal growth.
- Practical insights for high performers and leaders who seek purpose beyond external success.
- Tools from executive coaching designed to help you redefine your ambitions and live authentically.
If you liked other leadership development books such as The Coaching Habit, High Performance Habits, or Why Smart, Creative and Highly Sensitive People Hurt, you'll love GILDED.
About the Author :
A thought leader in the coaching world, Keren Eldad ("Coach Keren") specializes in taking high achievers out of the futility of constant pursuit and into the greatest levels of success and fulfillment. Her coaching clients include Olympic athletes, politicians, Hollywood stars, supermodels, Special Forces operatives and serial entrepreneurs, as well as renowned global organizations such as Estée Lauder, J.P. Morgan, and Nike.
Recognized as a Top Ten Executive Coach by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Real Leaders Magazine, & Goop, Keren maintains gold-standard coaching credentials on top of her advanced academic degrees from The London School of Economics and the University of Jerusalem. She is also a former C-suite executive, who has lived and worked in 17 countries and on four continents, and now coaches leaders all around the globe in four languages: English, Spanish, Hebrew and French. With half a million views on her TEDx talks, and speaking engagements all over the world, Keren’s message seems to transcend borders. She hopes it resonates with you.
Coach Keren resides in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Ryan, and many beloved pets. For Speaking and Coaching consultations, contact: Lee@KerenEldad.com.
Review :
“With Gilded, Keren offers a profound and much-needed reflection on the pressures of ambition and success, pulling back the curtain on the gilded cage we build around ourselves. This book provides not just inspiration but the tools to truly break free and redefine what success means, on your own terms.”
—Lydia Fenet, author of The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You and Claim Your Confidence
“In Gilded, Keren Eldad offers an empowering exploration of the overachiever's paradox—how success, when pursued without alignment, can lead to burnout and emptiness. Through personal anecdotes and practical exercises, she challenges readers to look beyond external markers of success and reconnect with their authentic selves. Her message is a much-needed reminder to shift our focus from external achievements to internal fulfillment, and she provides practical tools for cultivating true joy and purpose. Eldad’s wisdom is a gift for anyone who feels trapped by the relentless pursuit of more.”
—Ellen Vora, MD, holistic psychiatrist and author of The Anatomy of Anxiety
“In Gilded, Keren Eldad brilliantly illuminates a way out of the ambition trap. This book offers a refreshing perspective on success and happiness, providing practical tools to transform burnout into lasting joy and fulfillment.”
—Jon Gordon, seventeen-times bestselling author of The One Truth
“Keren Eldad, with her deep experience working with high achievers, understands the unique pressures of privilege and overachievement. In Gilded, she masterfully reveals the path to escaping the ambition trap, guiding readers toward the ultimate goals of freedom and authenticity. With a blend of wit, wisdom, and practical insight, this book offers a refreshing approach to redefining success and provides actionable strategies for reclaiming balance, inner peace, and true fulfillment.”
—Dr. Will Cole, bestselling author of Gut Feelings
“I highly recommend Keren Eldad’s new book, Gilded, which comes at a time when many people are struggling with the strictures of ambition and perfectionism. Keren’s approach gives readers the power to break free from the trance of pursuing ‘more’ and celebrate the present moment.”
—Gay Hendricks, author of The Big Leap
