S1-E22 | Keely re-creates her role as a Business Coach After people pleasing in the Corporate world triggers Burnout

The Crucible:Conversations for the Curious

Highlight

"We are stalwart characters, we keep on going on and we think that we are superhuman. And then I finally got the phone call to say that I wasn't successful in my interview and I was put at risk for redundancy... And that was when mentally and physically I ultimately shut down. And yeah, went on my own healing journey, so to speak, from that point. Because yeah, not an ideal time because of COVID, so I wasn't able to speak to a therapist, or wasn't able to see a therapist, as say, so I had to find my own way."

Summary

Keely shares her transformative journey from a successful corporate executive to experiencing burnout and ultimately finding her passion. She shares her struggles with anxiety, the importance of self-care, and the lessons learned from her experiences.
Keely talks about her self-discovery process during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding clarity through nature, yoga, and meditation. She explores the valuable insights gained about work-life balance, the pitfalls of overachieving, and the importance of setting healthy boundaries.
She reveals how she leveraged her corporate burnout experience to fuel personal growth, transitioning into consultancy work and ultimately discovering her passion for coaching.
We discuss the impact of personal loss, the challenges of people-pleasing, and the need for emotional intelligence in both personal and professional settings. The conversation emphasises the importance of setting boundaries, being present, and living a fulfilling life.

ABOUT KEELY
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Free Invite to Keelys Personal Boundaries Quiz: Personal Boundaries Quiz
Keelys Book: From Burnout to Bliss: The Ultimate 90 Day Guide to Emotional and Mental Abundance - https://amzn.eu/d/godHAWV

Takeaways

• Keely experienced a significant burnout after years of corporate success.
• Self-care is essential for mental and physical health.
• People-pleasing can lead to toxic patterns in personal and professional life.
• Setting personal boundaries is crucial for well-being.
• Emotional intelligence should be taught in schools.
• COVID-19 has shifted workforce dynamics and increased entrepreneurship.
• Finding passion in coaching can lead to personal fulfillment.
• Awareness of one's behavior is key to personal growth.
• It's important to enjoy the present moment.
• Helping others requires authenticity and self-awareness.

Sound Bites

• "You can't keep everybody else happy."
• "You need to take care of yourself."
• "You can't drink from an empty cup."

Chapters

01:05 - Toxic Work Environment and Anxiety Attack

03:24 - Transition to Consultancy and Brexit Specialist

08:44 - Realisation and Healing

15:54 - Starting a Coaching and Training Business

21:11 - Discovering Passion for Helping Others

26:32 - Finding Purpose and Joy in Coaching

32:04 - Slowing Down and Enjoying Life

34:31 - Setting Personal Boundaries and Overcoming People-Pleasing

40:48 - Understanding the Unhealthy Aspects of Codependency

47:34 - Practicing Self-Care, Self-Awareness, and Self-Compassion

49:01 - Teaching Emotional Freedom Technique and Proper Breathing in Schools

53:07 - Promoting Healthy Conflict Management and Learning to Say No