Victoria Mensch: The Science Behind Burnout and How to Beat It

In this inspiring episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, host Tobi sits down with the remarkable Victoria Mensch, CEO and Founder of the Silicon Valley Executive Academy. With over 25 years of leadership experience in high-tech industries, a PhD in Psychology, and an MBA from UC Berkeley, Victoria shares her transformative insights on burnout-proof leadership. Discover how to balance high performance with personal well-being, harness the power of stress management techniques like breath work and visualisation, and lead with self-awareness and gratitude. Whether you're looking to ignite your passion, build resilient teams, or navigate the challenges of rapid technological change, Victoria offers actionable strategies that empower you to turn stress into your secret weapon for success. Tune in for a soulful conversation that promises to redefine the future of work and leadership! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Victoria Mensch 03:01 Exploring the Concept of Love and Joy 06:08 Understanding Excuses and Choices 09:12 Victoria's Journey: From Psychology to Leadership 11:54 Recognizing Signs of Burnout 15:07 Strategies for Burnout Prevention 20:25 The Power of Imagination and Visualization 21:47 Stress Management Techniques 23:51 Self-Leadership and Gratitude Practices 26:53 Choosing What to Control 29:41 Sustainable Success Through Self-Responsibility 31:50 Prioritizing Well-Being in Leadership 34:57 Creating Harmony in Life 36:36 Embracing AI and New Technologies 41:20 Actionable Takeaway: The Power of Choice Connect with Victoria Mensch via her Website: https://svexecutive.academy Let us stay connected: ⁠https://linktr.ee/mirrortalkpodcast⁠  More inspiring episodes and show notes here: ⁠https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/⁠⁠ Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions and comments matter to us. Share them here: ⁠https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/⁠ Invest in us by becoming a Patreon. Please support us by subscribing to one or more of the offerings that we have available at ⁠http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk⁠  Every proceeds will improve the quality of our work and outreach. To serve you better.