From Corporate Burnout to Entrepreneurial Freedom: Lindsay Barnett's Journey

What If It Did Work?

What if burnout wasn't inevitable? What if your workplace could be a source of energy rather than exhaustion?
Lindsay Barnett, executive coach and author of the Amazon bestseller "Working Hell to Working Well," joins us to unpack the modern workplace crisis where half of employed Americans report feeling burnt out. Drawing from over two decades working with Fortune 500 companies and growing startups, Lindsay shares how her own journey from workaholic to entrepreneur opened her eyes to better ways of working.
The conversation takes us through the evolution of workplace expectations, from the "suck it up" mentality of previous generations to today's emerging focus on meaning, belonging, and purpose. Lindsay reveals the research showing people who experience workplace belonging are 2.5 times less likely to burn out, yet most organizations continue treating symptoms rather than addressing root causes of workforce dissatisfaction.
We explore how pandemic-era reflections forced many to reevaluate their relationship with work, while challenging outdated industrial-age management philosophies that fail to recognize how innovation actually happens. Lindsay offers practical wisdom for leaders struggling with retention, suggesting they start by simply asking team members what motivates them instead of making assumptions.
Whether you're leading a team, feeling stuck in a toxic work environment, or building your own business, this conversation offers both validation and actionable insights to transform your relationship with work. The episode culminates with Lindsay's "platinum rule" for workplace success: don't treat others as you want to be treated, but as they want to be treated.
Ready to escape working hell and create a more fulfilling professional life? Listen now, then connect with Lindsay at BarnettCoaching.com or explore her free resources at WorkingHellToWorkingWell.com.

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Chapters

1. Introducing Lindsay Barnett (00:00:00)

2. Working Hell to Working Well (00:09:54)

3. The Burnout Epidemic (00:18:27)

4. Trust, Communication, and Leadership (00:27:35)

5. Pandemic's Influence on Work Culture (00:36:14)

6. Finding Happiness Beyond Success (00:42:21)

7. Effective Coaching and Final Thoughts (00:50:04)