Jeannette discusses the "seasons of entrepreneurship," drawing a parallel between the natural cycles of nature and the business world. She shares a personal story of burnout and exhaustion after a big project, which led her to the realisation that constant hustle is not a sustainable path to success. Instead, she advocates for recognising and embracing different seasons—growth (spring/summer) and rest/renewal (autumn/winter)—as essential for long-term health and growth
You'll hear why:
Ignoring the need for rest can lead to burnout, creative blocks, and stalled growth, much like a marathon runner who doesn't recover
A sense of feeling drained, a lack of motivation, creative inspiration drying up, and a feeling of just "going through the motions" are all subtle indicators that you may be in a season of renewal
To lean into a renewal season, you can schedule intentional breaks, delegate tasks that drain your energy, use the time for learning and planning without pressure to perform
Sustainable success is not a straight line but a cycle of growth and rest.
By embracing these seasons, entrepreneurs can avoid burnout, stay motivated, and build stronger, more resilient businesses.
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IN THIS EPISODE:
2:20 The realisation that hustle culture leads to burnout.
4:10 The signs that you're in a season of renewal.
6:27 The importance of delegating and outsourcing.
7:41 The benefit of journaling and reflecting during a slow period.
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ABOUT THE HOST
Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 30 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.
Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.
Podcast Description
Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences in business and life, gaining first hand insight into how they unleashed their potential to become Brave Bold Brilliant.
From the boardroom tables of big international businesses to the exciting world of entrepreneurs it's all about stepping up to the next level while staying true to yourself.
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