Sales Burnout for Women: How to Hit Quota Without Losing Yourself | Ep 381

About this episode

Michelle discusses the signs of burnout in high-achieving women in sales and offers a framework to regain control.

Burnout in sales doesn't always look like falling behind—it often shows up when you're performing at your highest level. In this episode, Michelle breaks down the difference between being tired and true burnout, and why so many high-achieving women in sales are operating in a state of chronic stress without realizing it. You'll learn: How to identify early signs of burnout in your body and behavior What's happening in your nervous system under constant pressure Why rest alone isn't enough once burnout sets in A practical 3-step framework to regain control: recognize, regulate, and redesign If you've been pushing through, staying "fine," and wondering why it's not working anymore—this episode will help you understand what's really going on and how to shift it. Because sustainable performance isn't about pushing harder. It's about building capacity.

People in this episode

Host: Michelle A Bourque

Topics covered

• burnout
• sales
• women
• mental health
• stress management
• performance
• self-care

Keywords

• burnout
• sales burnout
• women in sales
• chronic stress
• mental health
• performance
• self-care
• nervous system
• rest
• framework