Burned Out and Playing Small? This Is Your Wake-Up Call | Lauren Schmidt

Epsode Summary:You can build the business.You can lead the team.You can look successful on the outside…And still be drowning in fear, anxiety, and quiet burnout.In this powerful conversation with leadership coach Lauren Schmidt, we unpack the moment everything shifted, the night she realized, “No one is coming to save you.” Not her husband. Not her team. Not success. The breakthrough began when she looked inward and confronted the belief that she wasn’t worthy of help, rest, or more.If you’re in a career setback, leadership pressure, or midlife transition wondering why you feel exhausted even though you’re “doing everything right,” this episode is your reset.Resources:Lauren Schmidt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenschmidt08/Trevor Houston on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston/Career Transition Summit: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/67/04404igv LinkedIn e-book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://online.flippingbook.com/view/714118097/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/who-ya-know-show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trevor Houston is a licensed financial professional offering insurance/financial products through various carriers. For more info visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://cpwstrategies.comChapters:(00:00) Introduction and Lauren's Background(01:50) The importance of mindset in career and life(03:43) Lauren's experience with burnout and fear(06:28) The turning point: No one's coming to save you(07:33) Root causes: Worthiness and internal blocks(09:21) Signs of burnout and self-care realization(11:04) Living for more and overcoming small fears(12:52) The power of visualization and trusting the process(15:53) Taking actionable steps towards your goals(18:05) The role of belief and self-confidence(20:04) Practicing gratitude and shifting energy(23:47) The impact of trauma and gratitude after near-death experiences(27:50) The importance of self-love and knowing your value(30:56) The power of decision and taking responsibility(35:12) Overcoming internal blocks and self-doubt(40:34) The importance of community and support systems(42:23) No one's coming to save you: The mindset shift(44:50) Handling rejection and feedback as growth opportunities(50:01) Starting your day with positive intentions(55:02) The significance of continuous self-improvement(58:37) The importance of asking for help and feedback(01:02:18) Transforming criticism into growth(01:05:54) Addressing burnout in leadership and society(01:09:30) Filling your cup and avoiding burnout(01:10:53) Connecting with Lauren Schmidt for further growth