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EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 58 MIN

Is It Burnout Or Just The Pressure Of Growth with Kelly The Mind Yourself Coach

from Beyond the CEO Norm · host Nadine Selina

On the outside, you’re thriving. You are ambitious, capable, driven and doing well. But on the inside, something feels off. Is it burnout or is it simply the pressure that comes with growth?Nadine sits down with stress and burnout coach Kelly O’Malley, aka The Mind Yourself Coach, to talk about the real difference between burnout and high performance pressure.They discuss why not all exhaustion is burnout, why positive stress can actually help you perform at your best, and how to recognise when pressure quietly turns into something harmful.You will learn how to manage stress without sacrificing ambition, how to set boundaries in high pressure careers and businesses, and how to support your nervous system so you can grow sustainably.Timestamps00:00 Intro to Kelly02:37 Why burnout hits high performers differently05:01 Kelly’s burnout story10:03 Why nervous system tools are not enough without boundaries12:31 Stress symptoms versus physical health concerns16:10 Why ambitious women ignore red flags18:31 What burnout really looks like on autopilot20:41 The difference between pressure and burnout explained24:52 The three pillar stress plan for sustainable success30:47 Why boundaries reduce burnout33:42 Non negotiable self care for high performers37:48 The in on off scheduling method40:54 Managing time vs managing energy46:41 How to properly wind down after work51:48 The daily check in question56:07 Connect with KellyMake sure you subscribe to Beyond The CEO Norm so you never miss an episode.Connect with Nadine:Instagram: @nadineselinacoachingTikTok: @nadineselinacoachingBecome In Demand Free CourseApply to work with NadineConnect with Kelly:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.mindyourself.coach/Free Daily Reset Kit: Daily Reset KitKelly’s Masterclass: How to Stop Letting Work Take Over Your LifeOther links: linktr.ee/themindyourselfcoach

On the outside, you’re thriving. You are ambitious, capable, driven and doing well. But on the inside, something feels off. Is it burnout or is it simply the pressure that comes with growth?Nadine sits down with stress and burnout coach Kelly O’Malley, aka The Mind Yourself Coach, to talk about the real difference between burnout and high performance pressure.They discuss why not all exhaustion is burnout, why positive stress can actually help you perform at your best, and how to recognise when pressure quietly turns into something harmful.You will learn how to manage stress without sacrificing ambition, how to set boundaries in high pressure careers and businesses, and how to support your nervous system so you can grow sustainably.Timestamps00:00 Intro to Kelly02:37 Why burnout hits high performers differently05:01 Kelly’s burnout story10:03 Why nervous system tools are not enough without boundaries12:31 Stress symptoms versus physical health concerns16:10 Why ambitious women ignore red flags18:31 What burnout really looks like on autopilot20:41 The difference between pressure and burnout explained24:52 The three pillar stress plan for sustainable success30:47 Why boundaries reduce burnout33:42 Non negotiable self care for high performers37:48 The in on off scheduling method40:54 Managing time vs managing energy46:41 How to properly wind down after work51:48 The daily check in question56:07 Connect with KellyMake sure you subscribe to Beyond The CEO Norm so you never miss an episode.Connect with Nadine:Instagram: @nadineselinacoachingTikTok: @nadineselinacoachingBecome In Demand Free CourseApply to work with NadineConnect with Kelly:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.mindyourself.coach/Free Daily Reset Kit: Daily Reset KitKelly’s Masterclass: How to Stop Letting Work Take Over Your LifeOther links: linktr.ee/themindyourselfcoach

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