Burnout, Brittle Bones & a 3-Foot Frame: How Winston Clements Built a Speaking Career and Massive YouTube Following

What if burnout wasn’t the end — but the beginning of designing a life entirely on your own terms?   In this episode, Erica Sosna sits down with Winston Ben Clements — global speaker, resilience coach and inclusion advocate — to explore how a shift from a tech career to the speaking stage became not just a career pivot, but a whole new way of living.   Winston shares candidly about navigating corporate environments as a disabled professional, the early signs of burnout, and the pivotal moment he realised he wanted a different kind of life. From building speaking skills at Toastmasters to standing on a TEDx stage, Winston’s story is a powerful example of designing work around strengths, purpose, and true impact.   They discuss the challenges of rebuilding in a new country, the surprising link between creativity and confidence, and why empathy and inclusive thinking are vital parts of thriving workplaces — and thriving lives.   ⸻   ✨ In this episode, you’ll hear: • Why burnout can sometimes be a hidden career gift • Winston’s transition from computer science to keynote speaking • How environments — not just mindsets — shape success • The impact of early encouragement and creativity on career confidence • The ripple effect of inclusive workplaces and storytelling • Reflections on redesigning work to fit who you really are, not just what you can do   🎧 Whether you’re pivoting careers, starting again in a new environment, or simply rethinking what fulfilment looks like, this episode offers hope, encouragement and sharp insight into what’s possible.   ⸻   🔗 Links & Resources: • Connect with Winston Ben Clements on Instagram and LinkedIn • Connect with Erica Sosna on LinkedIn • Find out more at The Career Equation website   #TheCareerEquation #CareerDevelopment #BurnoutRecovery #WorkAndThrive #PurposeDrivenCareer