Work-Life Balance Is a Myth? How to Prevent Burnout & Overcome Imposter Syndrome with Erica Rooney | #177

In this powerful episode of the UpliftHER Leadership Series on the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, I speak with Erica Rooney — Chief People Officer, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors. With over 15 years of leadership experience in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Relations, and Management, Erica is on a mission to help professionals break limiting beliefs, overcome imposter syndrome, and end burnout in the workplace for good.This episode dives deep into why work-life balance is a myth, how hustle culture harms women’s wellbeing, and what it actually takes to build a life rooted in clarity, courage, and sustainable success. Whether you’re navigating stress and burnout in the workplace, struggling with imposter syndrome at work, or searching for practical tools to create harmony in your life, this conversation will inspire and empower you.Here’s what we explored in this transformational episode:✅ How to identify and prevent burnout in the workplace before it impacts your mental health ✅ The truth behind work-life balance — why balance is impossible and harmony is the real goal ✅ Healing from imposter syndrome with evidence-based strategies and mindset shifts ✅ Practical tools for managing stress, avoiding burnout, and thriving in demanding work environments ✅ What “be it until you become it” really means in leadership and human resource development ✅ Why feminine leadership — empathy, emotional intelligence, and authenticity — is reshaping modern management ✅ The role of self-care and boundaries in public relations, customer-facing roles, and high-pressure industries ✅ How values alignment supports long-term wellbeing in HRM, marketing management, and corporate leadershipErica’s story is a powerful reminder that you can be ambitious and deeply well. You can lead boldly and rest intentionally. Her wisdom invites us to rewrite outdated rules around success, work-life balance, and leadership — especially in today’s world of rising stress, workplace burnout, and imposter syndrome.🙌🏽 Connect with Erica:🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericarooney/🔗 Website: https://www.ericaandersonrooney.com/🔗 Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/glass-ceilings-and-sticky-floors-shatter-limiting/id1619692554🌐 Follow & ConnectInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/ritasavoia_/?hl=enFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/savoia1X | https://x.com/rsavoia?lang=enLinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritasavoia/?originalSubdomain=ca