Redefining Success: Boundaries, Burnout & Letting Go With Alex Coward

What happens when you build the career you always wanted — and still feel burnt out?In this powerful episode, consultant and coach Alex Coward shares her journey from high-flying operations leader to helping founders and teams build healthier businesses and lives. We unpack why “working hard” isn’t the same as “working well,” and how most people are still chasing freedom by chaining themselves to their desk.Expect real-world tools for:Setting boundaries without guiltReframing hustle cultureUnderstanding your DISC profileBecoming a better leader (without burning out)And the three questions you should ask before you work late againIf you’ve ever wondered, “Is it worth it?” — this one’s for you.00:00 – 67% quit because of a bad boss00:34 – Meet Alex: career journey & military upbringing02:00 – The 7-million-pound office she never returned to05:10 – Why perfect CVs don’t matter anymore06:50 – “We’ve always done it this way” is not a strategy07:41 – The post-2020 shift: identity, autonomy & balance09:46 – Hybrid work, productivity & social connection13:00 – Why founders are their own bottleneck16:25 – Letting go: the first step to business growth17:28 – The trust shift: motivation without micromanagement19:15 – 82% of managers have had zero training20:38 – The problem with managing from a script23:36 – From conflict to collaboration: learning how people work26:57 – What your DISC profile reveals about you31:18 – Work should fund your life, not replace it34:51 – When hustle meets heartbreak: the wake-up call36:13 – Boundaries, selfishness & shutting your laptop40:52 – The 3 questions to ask before working late41:50 – A powerful tip to finish work on time43:38 – Final thoughts & closinghttps://youtu.be/GB-GE3oDrtg