91 - Creating Cadence - Burning Bright or Burning Out

Mich Bondesio opens Season 15 with reflections on burnout and how to rebuild work and life without burning out again. This episode explores a quieter, often unspoken form of ambition: soul-fuelled ambition driven by purpose, care, and a desire to create meaningful impact. Mich shares her own lived experience of burnout and recovery, and why traditional productivity models fail humans who are deeply invested in their work.In this episode:The hidden dangers of “burning bright” in purpose-driven workHow burnout shows up before collapseWhy productivity was never the problemPerformance vs pacing: why resilience without reflection is a trapWhy work-life balance is a myth A new definition of productivity rooted in intention, values, and sustainabilityWhat Season 15 will explore: rebuilding after burnout and designing work that lastsKey insight: You don’t need to do more. You need to do more of what matters — with clarity, consistency, and care.Links & Resources:Substack: https://creatingcadence.substack.comCadence Catalyst Mastermind: https://cadence.kit.com/cadence-catalystWebsite: https://creatingcadence.coBook: https://thecadenceeffect.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.