EPISODE · Nov 9, 2025 · 31 MIN
Shannah Kennedy | How to Turn a Setback Into Your Comeback
What happens when the drive that makes you great becomes the force that brings you undone?Life coach, bestselling author and keynote speaker Shannah Kennedy joins me, Di Gillett on the Power Of Women Podcast to explore the thin line between ambition and burnout, and why recovery, identity and self-awareness are now critical skills for high-performing women.From managing elite athletes to living at full throttle, Shannah’s story is a reminder that setbacks can be the start of your greatest comeback. If you’re willing to do the inner work.In this episode, you’ll hear:➜ Why “Who are you without your job?” is the most confronting (and necessary) question you can ask.➜ How to rebuild your identity beyond titles and achievements.➜ The difference between ambition and overachievement.➜ Why women in midlife face “the perfect storm” — and how to plan your way through it.➜ Daily rituals for resilience: mindfulness, breathwork and boundaries. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. 🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ 📖 Read the full transcript of this conversation here: 👉 https://powerofwomen.com.au/di-gillett-talks-with-shannah-kennedy-about-the-transition-from-setback-to-comeback/Who is Shannah KennedyShannah Kennedy is one of Australia’s most respected life coaches, with over two decades of experience helping leaders, athletes, and entrepreneurs achieve sustainable high performance. A Master Life Coach and Breathwork Coach, she specialises in strategy, values, vision, and overcoming burnout. Also author of global bestsellers The Life Plan and Plan B.Find Shannah at:Website https://shannahkennedy.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannah-kennedy-8a898b1/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ ⭐If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - https://vinilo.com.auFilming: Chocolate Studios: https://chocolatestudios.com.auExecutive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What happens when the drive that makes you great becomes the force that brings you undone?Life coach, bestselling author and keynote speaker Shannah Kennedy joins me, Di Gillett on the Power Of Women Podcast to explore the thin line between ambition and burnout, and why recovery, identity and self-awareness are now critical skills for high-performing women.From managing elite athletes to living at full throttle, Shannah’s story is a reminder that setbacks can be the start of your greatest comeback. If you’re willing to do the inner work.In this episode, you’ll hear:➜ Why “Who are you without your job?” is the most confronting (and necessary) question you can ask.➜ How to rebuild your identity beyond titles and achievements.➜ The difference between ambition and overachievement.➜ Why women in midlife face “the perfect storm” — and how to plan your way through it.➜ Daily rituals for resilience: mindfulness, breathwork and boundaries. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. 🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ 📖 Read the full transcript of this conversation here: 👉 https://powerofwomen.com.au/di-gillett-talks-with-shannah-kennedy-about-the-transition-from-setback-to-comeback/Who is Shannah KennedyShannah Kennedy is one of Australia’s most respected life coaches, with over two decades of experience helping leaders, athletes, and entrepreneurs achieve sustainable high performance. A Master Life Coach and Breathwork Coach, she specialises in strategy, values, vision, and overcoming burnout. Also author of global bestsellers The Life Plan and Plan B.Find Shannah at:Website https://shannahkennedy.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannah-kennedy-8a898b1/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ ⭐If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - https://vinilo.com.auFilming: Chocolate Studios: https://chocolatestudios.com.auExecutive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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