The Hard Truth About Leadership and Burnout
The Hard Truth About Leadership and Burnout  
Podcast: Harder Than Life
Published On: Thu Aug 21 2025
Description: Are you giving everything to your business, team, or family and feeling like you’ve got nothing left for yourself? In this raw and powerful solo episode, Kelly Siegel shares the exact blueprint for leading with impact while staying true to who you are. From his own burnout as a CEO to his wake-up call in 2020, Kelly takes you through the habits, mindset shifts, and leadership practices that transformed his life and will transform yours. This isn’t about surviving leadership…it’s about thriving in it. You’ll learn the 3 non-negotiable practices that keep your energy high, your purpose clear, and your leadership on fire without sacrificing your health, relationships, or happiness. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 💡 The truth about burnout and how to spot it before it’s too late. 💡 Why “leading yourself first” changes everything. 💡 The 3 core practices that will keep you aligned and unstoppable. 💡 How to delegate with trust and empower others. 💡 The ripple effect of self-leadership in business and life. If you’re ready to stop running on empty and start leading with purpose, this episode will show you how to take back control without losing your edge. Main Points: 00:00 Intro 02:48 Personal Burnout Experience 04:32 The Wake-Up Call 05:43 Steps to Self-Leadership 08:12 Non-Negotiable Self-Care Routines 12:53 Regular Life Audits 15:28 Delegate and Elevate 18:12 The Ripple Effect of Self-Leadership 20:22 Blueprint for Self-Leadership 23:36 Final Call to Action 💬 Which self-leadership habit will you commit to this week—self-care routines, life audits, or delegating with trust? Comment below 👇 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes with strategies to help you lead, live, and love at the highest level. Connect With Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71 Website: https://www.trustntm.com Subscribe To The Podcast Here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/harder-than-life/id1725989697 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29NOnhItmCLkZ9sLswABKS?si=d81915ddabc0420a YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices