Rebuilding after Burnout with Leadership Strategist Charley Swords
Meeting at the Crossroads podcastShow Notes
For 29 years, leadership strategist Charley Swords has asked leaders one essential question: not what are you trying to achieve, but how are you actually leading? But this episode isn't about the leaders she's coached, it's about her own crossroads. After years of relentless international travel, a health scare forced Charley to stop completely. A visit to her GP delivered words she'll never forget: get on a plane, and you'll come off it in a box. What followed was an 18-month recovery, the closure of her limited company, and a hard look at whether to retire, return to employment, or start again.
Charley talks candidly about resilience, the myth that stepping back is a sign of weakness, and why she believes self, family, and work must stay in balance for anyone in business.
In this episode, you’ll discover: How to recognise the warning signs your body sends before burnout forces a decision for you Why stepping back from a business is a sign of strength, not failure How to evaluate your real options when facing a health, career, or business crossroads A simple framework for keeping yourself, your family, and your work in balance Why closing or restructuring a business isn't the same as giving up How to rebuild momentum and confidence after an extended setback What to consider when facing more than one major life disruption in close succession Practical ways to adapt how you work when your usual way of operating is no longer possible
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