The Well with Mandy Balak

Author: Mandy Balak

For the high achiever who's tired of chasing "enough." You're ambitious. You're driven. But behind the success, you're stretched thinrunning on fumes, saying yes to everything, and wondering how long you can keep this pace. Welcome to The Wella podcast for leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who are done with burnout and ready to build a life and business they don't need to escape from. Hosted by Mandy Balak, author of Chasing Enough and executive leadership coach for high-achievers, this show is your pause in the push. Each week, you'll get raw, practical conversations and simple strategies that help you: Reclaim your time and energy. Trade chaos for clarity. Align ambition with well-being. Lead yourselfand otherswithout burning out. Because your business, your leadership, and your relationships will only ever be as strong as your own capacity. If you're ready to stop muscling through and start leading from a place of clarity, presence, and easethis podcast is for you. Dive deeper with Mandy: mandybalak.com/about IG: @thewell___ @mandybalak
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#166 Stop Falling Off Plan: Why Grey Wins Every Time
Episode 166
Tuesday, 16 September, 2025

High achievers love the extremes. All or nothing. Perfect or pointless. That mindset might have fueled your success… but it's also what's burning you out and keeping you stuck in a perfectionist loop. In this episode, Mandy shares why the real transformation doesn't happen in black and white — it happens in the grey. Grey isn't failure. Grey is adaptation. And when you learn to live in the grey, you stop sabotaging and start sustaining. You'll learn: Why perfectionism creates hidden energy leaks that cost you time, energy, and presence. Real-life examples of what "grey" looks like (workouts, meals, leadership). The Minimums → Standards → Sprints framework to keep moving forward no matter your season or energy level. Because success isn't about doing it all. It's about creating a rhythm you can actually sustain. READY TO GO DEEPER? Book a 1:1 Personal Strategy Session If you're craving more ease, clarity, and wholeness in your leadership—this is your next move. 👉 Apply to Work Together FREE RESOURCE 🔥 Get the free guide: 5 Shifts Every High-Performer Needs to Lead with Clarity, Not Chaos Take Back Your Time, Energy & Sanity — Without Losing Your Edge ➡️ Download the Free Leadership Realignment Map GET TO KNOW ME Learn more about my story: mandybalak.com Connect with me on Instagram: @mandybalak If this episode landed, I'd love for you to leave a review or share it with a friend who needs this reminder. Join 10K+ leaders in The Well Resourced™ Learn how to take back your time, lead well, and live fully. 📰 Sign up here → The Well Newsletter