"You can’t out-hustle burnout. Trust me, I tried."

That’s the hard-earned insight from Dr. Victoria Mensch, who went from clinical psychologist to Silicon Valley high-achiever — and burned out in both. Now she teaches leaders how to create burnout-proof lives by mastering energy, not just calendars. In this episode, Victoria breaks down why traditional success so often leads to emotional exhaustion, and how you can build a life and business that leaves room for joy, not just productivity.

With a PhD in psychology and an MBA from UC Berkeley, Victoria brings both brain science and boardroom experience to the conversation. Her approach to self-leadership, energy management, and redefining control will have you rethinking the way you work — and why.

We Also Talked About:


Why burnout isn’t always obvious — and how to spot the subtle signs


The myth of “success = happiness” (and what actually creates fulfillment)


How self-awareness is the first step in becoming a resilient leader


The surprising power of intentionally scheduling joy


How to relinquish control — and why it’s essential for avoiding burnout


Moving from corporate life to entrepreneurship: the real risks and rewards


What “languishing” looks like — and how to shift into a state of flourishing


A practical framework for balancing time, energy, and values


Why leadership always starts with self-leadership

RESOURCES MENTIONED


Silicon Valley Executive Academy – Victoria’s corporate consulting hub


Victoria Mensch on LinkedIn – connect with her for insights and support

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"You can&rsquo;t out-hustle burnout. Trust me, I tried."
That&rsquo;s the hard-earned insight from Dr. Victoria Mensch, who went from clinical psychologist to Silicon Valley high-achiever &mdash; and burned out in both. Now she teaches leaders how to create burnout-proof lives by mastering energy, not just calendars. In this episode, Victoria breaks down why traditional success so often leads to emotional exhaustion, and how you can build a life and business that leaves room for joy, not just productivity.
With a PhD in psychology and an MBA from UC Berkeley, Victoria brings both brain science and boardroom experience to the conversation. Her approach to self-leadership, energy management, and redefining control will have you rethinking the way you work &mdash; and why.
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Why burnout isn&rsquo;t always obvious &mdash; and how to spot the subtle signs
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The myth of &ldquo;success = happiness&rdquo; (and what actually creates fulfillment)
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How self-awareness is the first step in becoming a resilient leader
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The surprising power of intentionally scheduling joy
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How to relinquish control &mdash; and why it&rsquo;s essential for avoiding burnout
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Moving from corporate life to entrepreneurship: the real risks and rewards
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What &ldquo;languishing&rdquo; looks like &mdash; and how to shift into a state of flourishing
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A practical framework for balancing time, energy, and values
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Why leadership always starts with self-leadership
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RESOURCES MENTIONED
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<a href="https://svexecutive.academy" data-start="1654" data-end="1717">Silicon Valley Executive Academy</a> &ndash; Victoria&rsquo;s corporate consulting hub
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Victoria Mensch on LinkedIn &ndash; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-mensch/">connect with her</a> for insights and support
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This podcast is for new and emerging online business owners who are determined to do what it takes to reach their financial goals, help people along the way and learn a bunch of useful new skills. Have a love/hate relationship with the tech? We talk about that. Not sure you have what it takes to achieve success? We talk about that, too, plus how to deal with mindset challenges. Trudy Rankin, Founder of the Online Business Program, shares actionable tips that will help you really get your business growing, as well as interviews with experts and inspiring stories so that you can grow your online business with confidence.

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