#0437 – Your Body Knows You’re Burned Out Before You Do with Melissa Gonzalez
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Melissa Gonzalez discusses recognizing burnout and the importance of listening to one's body in leadership.
Your Body Knows You're Burned Out Before You Do What if the warning signs of burnout show up long before you recognize them? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Melissa Gonzalez, author of The Purpose Pivot, to explore why so many high achievers ignore the signals their bodies are sending them until it's too late. After a life-threatening health crisis forced her to stop, Melissa discovered that true leadership isn't about pushing harder. It's about learning to recognize the difference between healthy ambition and unsustainable hustle. We discuss why burnout isn't a badge of honor, how purpose evolves throughout your career, and why listening to your intuition may be one of the most important leadership skills you can develop. Melissa also shares practical tools, including her "energy audit," to help leaders identify what fuels them, what drains them, and how to make meaningful changes before a crisis forces the issue. If you've ever felt exhausted, stuck, or wondered whether it's time for a change, this conversation will help you rethink what success really means and how to build a career that is both impactful and sustainable. In this episode, you'll learn: Why…
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Host: Jon S. Rennie
Guest: Melissa Gonzalez
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Books & works: The Purpose Pivot
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