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STANDOUT From The CrowdAuthor: Darine BenAmara
A weekly podcast giving you an inside look into the world of leadership. Each episode showcases the stories of some of the brightest Canadian Women leaders and entrepreneurs of our time who reveal the blueprint behind their success. So, if you are looking for ways to amplify your voice, grow your impact and influence, your host; Darine BenAmara will help you walk away with the inspiration and practical steps to become the leader you were meant to be and build your legacy! Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#109 | Darine: Burnout Recovery Blueprint: Rebuilding Your Energy, Identity & Leadership After Overwhelm
Episode 109
Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
Burnout isn’t a badge of honor for the high-achieving woman, it’s a biological signal that something fundamental in your life and leadership isn’t aligned. Despite outward success, many ambitious women feel: chronically drained, emotionally disconnected, silently overwhelmed, and unable to sustain the pace that once served them. In this episode, I share my personal journey of burning out three times while excelling in global leadership work and the deeper recovery blueprint that doesn’t start with rest, but with identity restructuring. Drawing on decades of scientific research (including the foundational work of burnout expert Christina Maslach), we deconstruct what burnout really is, why rest alone doesn’t fix it, and how to rebuild leadership that honors your body, nervous system, energy, and long-term wellbeing. If you’ve ever felt like your success came at the cost of your energy, this episode is for you. 🎧 Press play, and learn how to move from exhaustion to regulated power. Key Topics Discussed: Why burnout often affects high-performing women, not struggling ones How burnout is linked to identity misalignment, not lack of resilience Why rest alone doesn’t heal burnout What energy-led decision-making looks like in practice Key Takeaways: Burnout is a biological and psychological signal, not a personal flaw. High achievement does not protect against exhaustion. Recovery requires identity realignment, not just rest. Actionable Steps: Track energy, not productivity Identify one internal rule you’ve outgrown Practice one regulating boundary this week 👉 Take the ICONIC Archetype Quiz to unlock your ICONIC Archetype and receive a personalized, inside-out roadmap for your next chapter. Connect with Darine: - On Instagram - On LinkedIn Subscribe & Review: If you found this episode valuable, don’t forget to subscribe to STANDOUT With DARINE on Spotify | Apple Podcast, and leave a review! Follow us on Tiktok | Instagram to stay updated. Check out our partner, AFROA Beauty, for wellness-focused skincare products that support a radiant, healthy lifestyle. Other episodes you may like: The Introverted Leader: Harnessing Quiet Power in Loud Spaces 40 Is the New ICONIC: Reinvention, Resilience & Redefining Success The Art of Elevated Simplicity: How Clarity, Space & Slow Power Transform Your 40s
