How to Overcome Burnout and Build Sustainable Success with Paula Houlihan, author and founder of Choice Mastery (S10: Epi 298)

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless talks with Paula Houlihan, founder of Choice Mastery, to explore her inspiring journey from corporate burnout to successful entrepreneur. Paula shares how she once believed that long hours, constant stress, and relentless hustle were simply the price of success. After experiencing burnout firsthand, she transformed her approach to work and life, developing the Choice Mastery Model, a practical framework built around four key steps: Assess, Evaluate, Choose, and Act. Together, Mary and Paula discuss the habits of thought and behavior that contribute to burnout, how intentional choices can lead to lasting change, and why redefining success is essential for both personal and professional fulfillment. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, navigating a career transition, or looking for a healthier path to success, this conversation offers practical insights and empowering strategies you can start applying today. ABOUT: PAULA HOULIHAN LinkedIn – Paula Houlihan Website – Paula Houlihan Book:  Hijacked: The Surprising Neuroscience Behind the Choices You Think You're Making and How to Take Back the Controls   ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless