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🎙️ Season 4 Episode 2 – Beyond Burnout with Melissa Schmidiger

“You don’t need to be average to be excellent.” In this episode, co-hosts Nicole and Danielle sit down with Melissa Schmidiger—a powerhouse leader who’s spent 30+ years at the helm of global teams at McKinsey, Credit Suisse, and Singtel—before choosing to chart her own path as an executive coach.

Melissa’s story isn’t just about career shifts; it’s about refusing to wait for the “perfect timing” to align your success with your life.

What We Cover: Letting go of the myth of “perfect timing” How high-performing leaders can scale without burning out The first steps C-suite leaders should take when at a crossroads Mindset shifts for clarity, energy, and sustainable growth Reinventing yourself at any stage of your career Common misunderstandings we’ve seen: Believing burnout is a badge of honor for high achievers

Thinking reinvention requires starting over completely Assuming timing will “feel right” before making a big change Why this matters: Burnout erodes clarity, leadership, and long-term results Reinvention is possible—without losing the career you’ve built Clarity fuels both success and well-being

🎙️ Co-Host Discussion: What made Melissa walk away from senior global leadership roles?

Why do so many leaders delay change until they’ve hit a breaking point?

How can you tell if you’re headed toward burnout?

What’s the most powerful leadership advice Melissa has ever received?

What does being “Not Your Average CEO” mean to Melissa?

Closing Thoughts: Success on paper doesn’t always mean success in life. The real win is aligning your professional achievements with personal fulfillment.

📌 CTA: “If you’re waiting for the ‘right time’ to make a change, this conversation will challenge you to move forward now—before burnout forces your hand.”

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🔗 Connect With Us on LinkedIn:

👤 Nicole Gallicchio – linkedin.com/in/nicolegallicchio

👤 Danielle C. – linkedin.com/in/djc287

📚 Grab your copy of Not Your Average CEO: https://a.co/d/aPgacvt

Find out more about Michelle: https://calendly.com/melissa-schmidiger/clarity-call

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