Leaders Don’t Burn Out From Work — They Burn Out From What They Tell Themselves
Podcast: Business Insider: Round Table PodcastPublished On: Wed Jan 07 2026
Description: Performance and leadership are usually discussed like they’re strategy problems — but what if the real driver is internal?In this episode of the Business Insider Roundtable, guest host Lisa Begley sits down with Jennifer Garufi (formerly Mannion), international best-selling author and mindfulness teacher, to unpack what happens when leaders shift their mindset, regulate their nervous system, and reclaim their inner power.Jennifer shares her personal turning point after years of chronic illness, why gratitude is more than just a feel-good habit, and the practical tools she teaches to help high performers reset in real-time — even in the midst of a high-pressure day. From imposter syndrome and people-pleasing to perfectionism and self-talk, this conversation is a grounded, practical blueprint for more sustainable leadership, from the inside out.
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