The Burnout Fix for Women in Leadership With Juliet Peters

Today, I’m excited to have Juliet Peters on the show, a former lawyer and passionate advocate for women’s leadership. We’ll dive deep into the topic of burnout, exploring how it manifests, why women are especially vulnerable, and the simple practices you can incorporate into your daily life to prevent it and stay aligned with your vision for success.

Guest Introduction

Juliet Peters brings a strong background in law and media, having worked in male-dominated industries. She’s a fierce advocate for empowering women to lead authentically, helping them break free from societal expectations. Juliet’s journey has been one of discovering her true self, moving from the traditional molds of leadership to creating her own path. She now helps others do the same, especially in the realm of business and leadership.

The Burnout Fix for Women in Leadership - Key Takeaways

• Burnout is Real and Common: Juliet explains that burnout impacts everyone but stresses that women, especially those in transformational coaching or online businesses, often juggle multiple roles, increasing their risk of burnout.
• Resentment is a Warning Sign: Feeling frustration or anger towards normal tasks, losing interest in things you once loved, and constant dissatisfaction are major red flags for burnout.
• Daily Practices to Prevent Burnout: Juliet shares strategies like breathing exercises, meditation, and mindfulness, which can significantly reduce stress and keep you aligned with your coaching business goals.
• The Importance of Stopping: When burnout starts to creep in, stopping to notice the signs and taking time to assess what needs to change is crucial for maintaining personal and professional balance.
• Self-Sacrifice Leads to Burnout: Many women, especially those in coaching businesses, often prioritize others' needs over their own, which accelerates burnout.

The Strain of Mental Load on Women

• Juliet discusses how women, particularly those in the coaching industry, often bear the mental load of managing families, clients, and businesses simultaneously, adding to burnout risk.
• Juggling multiple responsibilities without time for self-care is a key factor contributing to burnout in transformational coaching careers.

What Burnout Looks Like

• Burnout shows up as resentment, anger, anxiety, and depression. When you feel like life is running you instead of the other way around, that’s a sure sign of burnout.
• Other signs include procrastination, losing interest in personal or business-related activities, and neglecting your own needs while meeting the needs of clients or family.

Recognizing and Addressing Burnout

• Step 1: Stop and Notice – Pay attention to the signs of burnout and take a moment to assess what needs to be adjusted in your coaching business or daily routine.
• Step 2: Take Action – Seek objective help, like calling a therapist or considering short-term solutions (such as medication) to regain balance and mental clarity.

Daily Practices to Prevent Burnout

• Juliet emphasizes the importance of daily breathing exercises, like the 4-7-8 method or 4-4-4-4 breathing, to reduce stress and improve mental clarity in your personal and business life.
• Meditation, yoga, and sound healing (e.g., binaural beats) can also be transformative tools to manage stress in high-performing coaching businesses.
• Juliet suggests focusing on micro moments of joy throughout the day, which can be more effective than traditional gratitude practices for maintaining balance and preventing burnout.

Key Quotes

• “Burnout looks like resentment. If normal tasks make you feel really angry, that’s a sign.”
• “Stop and notice. What can you stop doing for the next three weeks? That’s the first step to regaining control.”
• “I think women are incredible jugglers. It’s not about multitasking—it’s about managing a lot of balls and reprioritizing when necessary.”

Resources Mentioned

• Juliet’s Website: You can find Juliet’s work and learn more about her approach to empowering women and entrepreneurs at www.frameworklegal.com.
• Connect with Juliet on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrameworkLegalPLLC 
• Sign up for my upcoming free LIVE workshop: https://www.LindseyA.com/workshop