What if burnout isn’t about being too busy—but about being “fine”?

In this honest solo episode of Leading You, Julie unpacks the quiet, insidious kind of burnout that so many high-achieving women experience—the one that hides behind the word “fine.” It’s not the dramatic collapse we associate with burnout. It’s the slow erosion that happens when your choices don’t match your values.

From juggling work and ageing parents to people-pleasing and pushing through, this episode will help you spot the early warning signs and reconnect with your energy before burnout takes hold.

If you’ve been feeling numb, resentful, or simply “off,” this is your invitation to pause, reflect, and choose differently.

 

 In this episode, we cover:


Why burnout isn’t just about workload—it’s about misalignment


The truth behind the word “fine” and why it’s a red flag


How small daily choices either drain or empower you


Real-life examples from women juggling too much for too long


Why reclaiming your energy is the ultimate leadership move


Three powerful reflection prompts to help you reset

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome and introduction
01:00 – The danger behind the word “fine”
02:00 – What the burnout stats are really telling us
04:00 – Misalignment: the hidden root cause
06:00 – Real-life story: an executive caught in the juggle
08:00 – Why burnout is a self-leadership issue
09:00 – You are the CEO of your energy
11:00 – The power of the pause
13:00 – 3 reflection questions to uncover what’s really going on
15:00 – Burnout as erosion, not explosion
16:00 – Final thoughts and your invitation to shift

Ready for a reset?
Download the  Clarity Compass to reconnect with what matters most and lead with intention.
Know someone stuck in “fine”? Share this episode with her.

Links:
Get the Clarity Compass Mini Program

Connect with Julie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/
Instagram:@juliehydeleads
Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

What if burnout isn&rsquo;t about being too busy&mdash;but about being &ldquo;fine&rdquo;?
In this honest solo episode of Leading You, Julie unpacks the quiet, insidious kind of burnout that so many high-achieving women experience&mdash;the one that hides behind the word &ldquo;fine.&rdquo; It&rsquo;s not the dramatic collapse we associate with burnout. It&rsquo;s the slow erosion that happens when your choices don&rsquo;t match your values.
From juggling work and ageing parents to people-pleasing and pushing through, this episode will help you spot the early warning signs and reconnect with your energy before burnout takes hold.
If you&rsquo;ve been feeling numb, resentful, or simply &ldquo;off,&rdquo; this is your invitation to pause, reflect, and choose differently.
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&nbsp;In this episode, we cover:
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Why burnout isn&rsquo;t just about workload&mdash;it&rsquo;s about misalignment
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The truth behind the word &ldquo;fine&rdquo; and why it&rsquo;s a red flag
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How small daily choices either drain or empower you
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Real-life examples from women juggling too much for too long
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Why reclaiming your energy is the ultimate leadership move
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Three powerful reflection prompts to help you reset
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Episode Timestamps:
00:00 &ndash; Welcome and introduction 01:00 &ndash; The danger behind the word &ldquo;fine&rdquo; 02:00 &ndash; What the burnout stats are really telling us 04:00 &ndash; Misalignment: the hidden root cause 06:00 &ndash; Real-life story: an executive caught in the juggle 08:00 &ndash; Why burnout is a self-leadership issue 09:00 &ndash; You are the CEO of your energy 11:00 &ndash; The power of the pause 13:00 &ndash; 3 reflection questions to uncover what&rsquo;s really going on 15:00 &ndash; Burnout as erosion, not explosion 16:00 &ndash; Final thoughts and your invitation to shift
Ready for a reset? Download the&nbsp;<a href="https://programs.juliehyde.com.au/programs/claritycompass"> Clarity Compass</a> to reconnect with what matters most and lead with intention. Know someone stuck in &ldquo;fine&rdquo;? Share this episode with her.
Links: Get the&nbsp;<a href="https://programs.juliehyde.com.au/programs/claritycompass/">Clarity Compass Mini Program</a>
Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/" data-href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/" data-href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/"> @juliehydeleads</a> Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://juliehyde.com.au">https://juliehyde.com.au</a>

Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?

Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.

There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.

I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.

Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.

Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?
Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.
There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.
I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.
Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.
Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

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Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?
Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.
There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.
I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.
Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.
Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

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