947 | Releasing Burnout to Create Space for Change with Lisa Blanchet

In this episode, Marsha and Meg speak with Lisa Blanchet. Lisa is a Change Coach, facilitator, trainer, and midlife catalyst who helps women and leaders navigate moments when life feels uncertain and everything is up for renegotiation. After 25+ years leading transformation across industries, and her own journey through burnout, Lisa now guides women in midlife to rewrite the stories that limit them and live a life that feels like theirs. She also partners with leadership teams to build alignment, strengthen collaboration, and lead people-centric change with clarity and confidence. Her work blends lived experience, practical tools, and a deep belief that change is personal, courageous, and possible at any age.Highlights: [03:10] Lisa shares how decades in corporate life kept her on autopilot and disconnected from herself.[07:45] Burnout showed up as exhaustion, disconnection, and a life that no longer felt sustainable.[11:20] The moment she realized this couldn’t be her life anymore and chose change.[15:40] Taking an extended pause helped Lisa reconnect with who she actually is.[19:10] Why change isn’t easy, even when you desperately want something different.[23:35] The calendar as a powerful mirror for boundaries, energy, and self prioritization.[27:50] Putting yourself first isn’t selfish, it’s a conscious choice.[31:30] Learning to pause before saying yes and practicing small no’s.[36:55] How Lisa’s quality of life has transformed over the last decade.[41:20] Curiosity over judgment as a catalyst for personal and professional growth.Connect with Lisa:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisablanchet_Website: www.creatingspaceforchange.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lisablanchetBurnout Conversation Kit & Midlife Clarity Guide: https://creatingspaceforchange.com/burnout-conversation-kit/Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and PodcasterJoin the 2026 HWCEO Mastermind: https://meghan-weir.thrivecart.com/hwceomastermind/Unbothered Entrepreneur Masterclass (for the Podcast Listeners): https://www.marshavanw.com/unbothered-entrepreneur-masterclass-podcastUnbothered Mind Podcast https://www.marshavanw.com/unbotheredmindpodcastDownload FREE “You Are Supported” Hypnosis and Subliminal Bundle HERE Join the next cohort of OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification (kick-off in March 2025) HERELearn more about changing the Stories We Tell Ourselves Digital Program HERE. Use Code PODCAST to receive 20% off. Code FASTACTION20Tap the “Follow” button never to miss a show, and if you love the show, please feel free to tag me on social media, share it with a friend, or leave me a rating and review. This helps the show grow!Website: www.marshavanw.comConnect on IG. Click HERESubscribe on YouTube. Click HERE