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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2026 · 6 MIN

Breaking Free from Energy Debt with Adam Barney

from SoundBits podcast · host Kim Groshek, Adam Barney

Kim introduces the concept of energy debt and sustainable leadership. Adam Barney explains why burnout is often caused by energy mismanagement rather than a lack of time. The hidden cost of unresolved decisions, postponed conversations, and mental overload. How entrepreneurs and leaders unintentionally create energy debt. Adam shares his experience balancing coaching, writing a book, launching a podcast, and growing a business. The importance of accountability partners in maintaining focus and momentum. Kim discusses how clarity restores energy by closing unnecessary mental loops. Identifying where your energy is currently being spent before trying to create more. A simple reflection exercise: identify whether what's weighing on you needs a decision, a conversation, or permission to let go. Final takeaway: Sustainable leadership begins by managing your energy with intention, not simply managing your time. Welcome to THE ONE DECISION. If you've been listening to SoundBits, you're in the right place. Same podcast. Same feed. A much clearer focus.Take the free three-minute Executive Decision Check™ and discover the cleanest next step to take.https://kimgroshek.com/decisioncheck

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In this episode of SoundBits, host Kim Groshek welcomes Adam Barney, an energy performance coach who challenges the common belief that burnout is simply a time management problem. Adam introduces the concept of "energy debt" the cumulative mental and emotional burden created by unresolved decisions, unfinished conversations, and the constant demands of leadership and entrepreneurship. Together, Kim and Adam explore why sustainable performance isn't about squeezing more into the day, but about identifying where energy is being lost. They discuss accountability, intentional leadership, and practical strategies for releasing mental clutter so leaders can regain clarity, momentum, and resilience.

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