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“I define emotional overdraft as subsidizing your business at the cost of your own mental or physical wellbeing… and, spoiler alert – everybody has an emotional overdraft.” – Andy Brown
As a business owner or leader, have you ever felt like the stress and demands of your work are taking a toll on your mental or physical health? If so, you’re not alone—and this episode is for you.
In this insightful conversation, my guest, the creator of the concept of “emotional overdraft,” breaks down what it really means to subsidize your business at the expense of your well-being. We dive deep into how to recognize when you’re in emotional overdraft and, more importantly, how to get out of it and regain emotional balance.
Tune in to learn:
The impact of emotional overdraft on resilience
Common situations where emotional overdraft shows up
Key drivers that lead to emotional debt
Practical strategies for leaders to limit time spent in overdraft
How to transform burnout into a manageable challenge, rather than an inevitable outcome
If you’re ready to reclaim your energy and leadership with a clear, balanced mind, don’t miss this episode.
And when you’re done listening to this episode, here’s a FREE Emotional Overdraft Self-Assessment for all our listeners here on The Leaders Lab Podcast: https://emotionaloverdraft.com/self-assesment/
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Andy Brown has over 30 years’ experience as an award-winning adviser and coach for people-based businesses.
He’s also a podcast host and the author of Amazon #1 best seller, ‘The Emotional Overdraft: 10 simple changes for balancing business success and wellbeing’ a book for entrepreneurs, leaders and founders that articulates the often overlooked mental and physical costs of leadership.
Learn more about Andy and his work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andybrownprofile/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
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