Can ambition and well-being coexist in high-stakes leadership?In this episode, I speak with Andy Green, Chief Executive of Chichester College Group, about the personal and professional cost of overachievement and how he transformed his leadership style to prioritize balance, purpose and trust.With nearly three decades in further education and a background in entrepreneurship, Andy reflects on the pressures that drove him to burnout and the mindset shifts that brought him back into alignment.In this episode, you’ll learn:How unchecked perfectionism leads to burnout and how to stop it earlyWhy self-awareness is the foundation of sustainable leadershipHow to let go of external validation and lead from a place of inner securityPractical strategies to build a culture of growth, trust and shared ownershipHow Andy balances multiple ventures while staying true to his valuesKey topics:Work-life integration in executive rolesThe role of early influences in shaping leadership behaviorLeading across generations with empathyCreating positive cultural change within large organizationsAndy’s story is a powerful case study in what it means to evolve as a leader - moving from control and pressure to clarity, collaboration and calm.📣If this conversation sparked something for you, hit like, leave a comment with your takeaway and subscribe for more real-world leadership stories from the top.Connect with Andy Green: 🔗Connect with Andrew (Andy) Green on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewgreen1968/Write to Andy Green: [email protected] Andrew’s website: https://www.chigroup.ac.uk/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:00:00:40 - Meet Andy Green: CEO of Chichester College Group00:03:33 - Andy's Personal Interests and Entrepreneurial Spirit00:05:18 - Early Influences and Career Challenges00:11:02 - Leadership Lessons and Personal Growth00:18:22 - Rebuilding After Burnout and Finding Balance00:23:38 - Challenges in Education Leadership and Work-Life Balance00:28:19 - Generational Differences in the Workplace00:31:18 - Future Aspirations and Advice to Younger Self Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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