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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 11 MIN

Burning Bright Without Burning Out | Sustainable High Performance for Women in Sales | Ep 383

from It's Your Time · host Michelle A Bourque

What if high performance didn't have to come at the cost of your nervous system, energy, and well-being? In this episode, Michelle explores the hidden mental load so many women in sales and leadership roles carry — and why burnout is often less about capability and more about chronic cognitive overload. Through the lens of neuroscience, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and sustainable performance, she breaks down: The connection between cortisol, stress, and sales performance Why women are often both highly engaged and deeply burned out The cognitive distortions that fuel hustle culture How nervous system regulation impacts confidence, relationships, and results Practical strategies to create sustainable success without depletion If you're a high-achieving woman who's tired of feeling like success has to equal exhaustion, this episode offers a new way forward. Because sustainable performance isn't settling. It's the highest level of performance there is. Take a listen now.

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