Hannah Austin - Preventing Burnout and Aligning the Head and Heart in Sales

In this episode of Selling From The Heart, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Hannah Austin, author of "Hello, Head, Meet Heart." Hannah shares her experience with burnout and discusses the importance of aligning the head and heart to avoid burnout. She emphasizes the need for self-reflection and self-awareness and provides practical tips for recognizing and addressing burnout. Hannah also highlights the power of connection and community in overcoming burnout and finding fulfillment in both personal and professional life.

Hannah Austin is a highly sought-after corporate leader and management professional, specializing in the management and prevention of burnout for professionals. As the CEO and Founder of SheShatters, LLC, she draws on her experience consulting and coaching corporate leaders to provide employees- at the mid to high point of their careers with the support they need to burn brightly without burning out.

Prior to founding SheShatters, Hannah spent 20 years as an executive in the healthcare industry, a role in which she faced immense pressure and witnessed her colleagues suffering the effect of burnout en masse. She became determined to make a change that would impact not only her own path in life but also the paths of the many inspiring professionals she knew and worked with.

Hannah founded SheShatters in 2021 with the goal of helping employees and managers find a balance between their personal and professional lives, and on a macro level, leading a movement away from corporate hustle culture.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Burnout can be caused by untapped talent or creativity.

Recognize the signs of burnout, such as cynicism, checking out, anger, and fatigue.

Journaling and self-reflection can help identify energy levels and areas of fulfillment.

Connect your head and heart by engaging in activities that bring you joy and fuel your creativity.

Share your experiences and seek support from others to overcome burnout.

HIGHLIGHT QUOTES

"You are not alone. Reach out to those people and share with people what you're going through." - Hannah Austin

"Be who you are at work and at home, be that same person and connect your head and your heart." - Hannah Austin

Learn more about Hannah Austin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-austin-sheshatters/

Hello, Head, Meet Heart Book: https://sheshatters.com/book/