Ep. 094: From Burnout to Balance: Katie O'Malley's Path to Purposeful Leadership

What if burnout isn’t a breakdown - but a signal to realign your life and leadership?In this episode, I speak with Katie O’Malley, founder of Encourage Coaching, about her transition from high-intensity political campaigns and corporate work to building a values-driven coaching practice. Katie shares how personal loss, chronic burnout and a hunger for meaning pushed her to re-evaluate her definition of success - and create a career that reflects who she truly is.In this episode, you’ll learn:How childhood experiences and early career choices shape leadership habits.What it takes to leave a secure career and build something purpose-driven.Why self-awareness is essential for sustainable success.How to ask for help, build support systems and avoid isolation.The mindset shifts needed to take calculated risks and live with intention.Topics covered:Navigating career transitions with clarity and courageLeadership through the lens of justice, empathy and long-term impactBurnout recovery and prevention for high-performing professionalsCoaching insights for building an aligned and authentic career pathKatie’s approach blends counseling insights with business strategy to help leaders make decisions rooted in both clarity and courage.🎧 Watch the full conversation to explore how purpose and practicality can co-exist in your leadership journey.📣 Found this episode helpful? Hit like, drop a comment and subscribe for more real conversations on leadership, values and career transformation.Connect with Katie O’Malley: 🔗Connect with Katie O’Malley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateomalley/Write to Katie O’Malley: [email protected] Katie’s website: https://encouragecoaching.org/Connect with me here:🎬YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewtallents 📲 X: https://x.com/andrewtallents📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewtallents🌐 Website: https://www.tallents-partnership.com/📖 Get my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09NZRZH4J📰 Weekly Newsletter: https://bit.ly/selfcoaching-newsletter📞 Write me: [email protected] Moments:00:03:54 - Childhood Influences and Early Leadership Development00:14:11 - Journey Through College and Early Career00:23:52 - Mental Health Struggles and Career Transition00:27:10 - Building a Successful Coaching Business00:33:03 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Legacy Goals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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