Feeling overwhelmed and stretched too thin? You’re not alone! In this episode, I chat with Dr. Brandy Simula—executive coach, leadership expert, and former professor—about how to set boundaries, avoid burnout, and align your work with what really matters.
Brandy shares her own journey from academia to coaching, the six biggest causes of burnout, and why “work-life balance” isn’t the goal—we should aim for work-life alignment instead. Plus, she offers super practical tips for setting priorities (without guilt!) and protecting your time while still showing up for others.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the grind, this episode is for you. Tune in for some real talk and actionable strategies to help you work and live with more purpose.
Connect with Brandy on LinkedIn or at brandysimula.com.
Listen now and take back your time!
Check out Leslie's website at www.YourWordsUnleashed.com!
The three ways Leslie can help you in 2025:
#1: Six-month Your Words Unleashed signature book writing coaching program. Through 8 hour-long sessions tailored to your own needs and goals, we will pinpoint what’s keeping you stuck. We’ll figure out personalized solutions and strategies so you can create direction and lasting momentum with your book writing. I’ll also provide detailed feedback on your writing throughout
#2: Four-month Career Reset Program for Overwhelmed Academics who want to reconnect with purpose. Over the course of 6 hour-long sessions, we’ll clarify your personal career vision, create space for what matters, overcome internal obstacles to change, and define what success means on your own terms so you can work less and live more.
#3: Group Zoom Workshops that balance personal well-being with writing productivity. Topics include transforming your dissertation into a book; connecting to the deeper purpose of your work; as well as boundary setting.
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