Episode #609 Navigating Leadership and Burnout: Insights from Gregg Vanourek on the Audacious Living Podcast
*"It takes courage to be more of yourself as you get older and not conform. Blaze your own path."
Gregg Vanourek, Leadership Expert and Author
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Discover how intentional living, boundaries, and self-leadership help leaders avoid burnout and lead with lasting impact.
Episode Summary
In this powerful conversation, Gregg Vanourek joins Audley to unpack the connection between intentional living, leadership effectiveness, and avoiding burnout. They explore how many high-achieving leaders unknowingly drift into overwork, lose sight of their purpose, and sacrifice relationships and health in pursuit of results. Gregg shares practical strategies for setting boundaries, protecting personal well-being, and redefining leadership as something that begins with self-leadership. The discussion reinforces that living audaciously requires courage, clarity of purpose, and the willingness to lead life intentionally rather than on autopilot.
Key Takeaways
Leadership effectiveness begins with mastering self-leadership and intentional living.
Burnout often stems from blurred boundaries and identity being tied too closely to work.
Drifting through life without reflection can pull leaders away from purpose and fulfillment.
Sustainable leadership requires excellence, ethics, and endurance over the long term.
👤 Meet Our Guest
Gregg Vanourek is a leadership expert, author, educator, and executive coach who specializes in integrating personal development with leadership effectiveness. He teaches executive MBA and master’s programs internationally and is co-author of Triple Crown Leadership, which focuses on building excellent, ethical, and enduring organizations. His work helps leaders live intentionally, avoid common life and leadership traps, and lead with purpose, passion, and authenticity.
📚 Guest Offers / Products / Books
Triple Crown Leadership: Building Excellent, Ethical, and Enduring Organizations
Leadership and personal development assessments available on his website
Online courses and coaching focused on intentional leadership and life design
Additiomal Resources:
Blog Post: The Power of Intentional Living in Leadership
Explore how aligning your values, purpose, and daily actions can help you lead with clarity and avoid burnout.
🎙️ Behind-the-Scenes Note from Audley
This conversation really hit home for me. Gregg’s reminder that we can’t lead others well if we’re not leading ourselves well was powerful. It reinforced that living audaciously isn’t about doing more, it’s about living intentionally and protecting what truly matters.
Best Point of Contact for Listeners
🌐 Website: Triple Ctown Leadership
💼 LinkedIn: Gregg Vanourek.
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