What Got You Here Will Burn You Out: Leadership Lessons from the Edge of Too Much

What Got You Here Will Burn You Out: Leadership Lessons from the Edge of Too Much 

Tuesday, December 15, 2026

High-achieving leaders are often rewarded for working harder, carrying more responsibility, and solving every problem that comes their way. But over time, the very habits that fueled their success can become the source of exhaustion, strained relationships, and diminishing effectiveness. This interactive workshop challenges the belief that burnout is simply the result of doing too much. Instead, participants will uncover the hidden beliefs, nervous system patterns, and leadership habits that quietly drive overwork and keep them stuck in reactive cycles. Through engaging discussion, self-assessments, and practical exercises, leaders will gain a deeper understanding of themselves and discover how to lead with greater clarity, resilience, and intention. Rather than asking participants to lower their ambition, this workshop equips them to pursue meaningful success in a way that is sustainable, energizing, and aligned with the leader they want to become. 

Participants Will Walk Away Able To: 

• Recognize the hidden patterns that cause high-performing leaders to trade success for burnout and learn how to interrupt them. 

• Understand how beliefs, biology, and behavior interact to shape leadership decisions, relationships, and resilience under pressure. 

• Identify their personal energy leaks and develop strategies to protect their capacity without sacrificing performance. 

• Shift from reactive to creative leadership by leading from purpose and values rather than fear, obligation, or external validation. 

• Create a personalized leadership renewal plan with practical actions that increase effectiveness, strengthen relationships, and sustain long-term impact

$69 per person LJC and Franklin College alumni & staff, Franklin, Aspire and Indy Chamber members; $79, general public