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Professional Performance Plateau

Meaning

The Professional Performance Plateau describes a state in which an individual, typically a high-achieving executive, experiences a stagnation or decline in their cognitive function, productivity, or career advancement despite sustained effort. This plateau is often rooted in underlying physiological and hormonal dysregulation, rather than a lack of motivation or skill. Clinically, it signals a failure of the body’s adaptive systems, such as the neuroendocrine axis, to keep pace with chronic, high-demand stress.