#91. Unlocking Potential: Leigh Burgess's Journey from Burnout to Bold

In this episode of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast, host Desiree Stanley welcomes Leigh Burgess, the innovative founder of Bold Industries Group. Leigh shares her inspiring journey from a high-stress career in healthcare and clinical research operations to becoming a thought leader and entrepreneur focused on empowering others through her BOLD framework. Leigh opens up about her experience with severe burnout in 2020, which led her to make the courageous decision to resign from her demanding job without having another role lined up. This bold move set her on a path to rediscover her passion and purpose, ultimately leading her to founding Bold Industries Group to support others in their journeys. During their conversation, Leigh discusses the BOLD framework (Believe, Own, Learn, Design), which she developed to help individuals and organizations unlock their potential. She also shares valuable insights on recognizing and addressing burnout, the importance of aligning your life with your values, and how to take incremental steps toward bold changes. Leigh’s practical advice on managing time, setting boundaries, and nurturing your mindset is both relatable and actionable. She also touches on the significance of human design and how understanding it can improve personal and professional relationships. Join Desiree and Leigh for an episode filled with wisdom, practical tips, and inspiring stories that will encourage you to take bold steps in your own life. Whether you're looking to make a significant career change, enhance your personal growth, or simply need a boost of motivation, this conversation is not to be missed. Tune in for an insightful episode that will inspire you to be bold, embrace change, and design the life you truly want. Bio: Leigh Burgess is a thought leader, game-changer and powerhouse connector determined to ignite and support the bold journeys of others. After over twenty years in healthcare, she founded Bold Industries Group, a platform for uniting, inspiring and empowering women that brings together a unique global network via her Bold events, the Bold Leaders Collective membership, The Bold Lounge podcast and through her dynamic speaking, coaching, and consulting engagements. With a focus on the intersection of mindset, strategy and wellness, her Believe-Own-Learn-Design (B.O.L.D.) Framework is your map to the bold life. Leigh’s forthcoming book, Be Bold Today: Unleash Your Potential, Master Your Mindset, and Achieve Success, which is all about how to apply the framework to your own life, will be distributed by Simon & Schuster in fall 2024. Connect with Leigh: Email: [email protected] LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Books mentioned: Pre-Order Her Book, Be BOLD Today: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Be-BOLD-Today/Leigh-Burgess/9781685552435 Big Little Breakthroughs: How Small, Everyday Innovations Drive Oversized Results Hardcover –by Josh Linkner (Author) - https://amzn.to/3XCwm8E Podcasts mentioned: The Bold Lounge podcast -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bold-lounge/id1634458725 Mel Robbins Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mel-robbins-podcast/id1646101002——— If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your friends so that they can be educated, informed, inspired and empowered! Contact me through my website, www.PocketsofKnowledge.com, or find me on Instagram @desireedstanley. Thanks for listening! ——— This podcast is intended to educate, inspire, and empower you on your personal journey. Please note that individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. This is not intended to treat any medical condition. I am not a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional.