Outsmart Burnout and Redefine Success with Kelli Risse

Whether you're an entrepreneur juggling business and personal life or simply seeking actionable strategies to bring more ease and joy to your journey, this episode is packed with wisdom, real-life examples, and plenty of "aha!" moments. We are thrilled to welcome back returning guest Kelli Risse—a dynamic coach, speaker, and now accomplished author. Since her last appearance over two years ago, Kelli has been busy transforming not only her business but also the lives of countless high achievers seeking to redefine their paths to success. Kelli shares her journey of writing her solo book, "Mindset Mastery: 25 Principles to Outsmart Burnout and Redefine Success," which quickly became an Amazon bestseller. She opens up about the creative process, her strategies for avoiding burnout even while tackling big projects, and the powerful difference between being a high achiever versus a peak performer. Kelli also gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming book series, touches on the importance of energy management, harmony, and boundaries, and offers practical steps to help entrepreneurs shift from overwhelm to sustainability. Get ready to take your mindset—and your business—to a whole new level! This episode is brought to you by PureTax, LLC. Tax preparation services without the pressure. When all you need is to get your tax return done, take the stress out of tax season by working with a firm that has simplified the process and the pricing. Find out more about how we started. Here are three key takeaways you can use immediately: Ease is the Foundation, Not the Opposite, of Success: Kelli reminds us that building our lives and businesses on a foundation of ease leads to more sustainable results than grinding ourselves into burnout. Productivity isn’t about constant busyness; it’s about aligning work with true priorities. Shift from High Achiever to Peak Performer: High achievers often operate in a constant state of urgency and exhaustion, while peak performers focus on sustainable energy, alignment, and letting go of perfectionism. Want to make lasting change? It starts with mindset—choose alignment over approval! Harmony Over Balance: Trying to “balance” work and life perfectly usually leaves us more stressed. Kelli encourages leaders to seek harmony and alignment in all areas: mind, body, and spirit. Set boundaries, say no when needed, and schedule “me time”—your well-being is non-negotiable. Moments 00:00 "Practical Coaching Principles Book" 04:36 "Coaching Principles and Tips Book" 06:41 "Peak Performance: Sustained Success Differently" 09:36 Rethinking Tomorrow's Plans 15:10 Align Mind, Body, Spirit? 19:05 Energy Over Time Management 19:51 "Boost Well-being for Entrepreneurs" 24:20 Prioritize "Me Time" for Balance 28:56 Evaluating the Value of 6am Calls 31:57 Evaluate Priorities in Decision-Making 35:01 Coaching: Growth, Accountability, Tough Love 38:42 Continuous Growth and Challenges 40:31 Coaching as Therapy Insight 45:19 "Improving Life Beyond Hard Work" Running a business doesn’t have to run your life. Without a business partner who holds you accountable, it’s easy to be so busy ‘doing’ business that you don’t have the right strategy to grow your business. Stop letting your business run you. At Harper & Co CPA Plus, we know that you want to be empowered to build the lifestyle you envision. In...