How Burnout Became Her Leadership Breakthrough

Jul 07, 2025

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Are you pushing so hard you’re burning yourself out?

In this episode of Inner Work, we sit down with Karen Finney, a seasoned HR executive and leadership coach, who opens up about how burnout transformed her career, mindset, and approach to leadership.

You’ll hear:

How burnout became a wake-up call (not a failure)
Why curiosity beats judgment in leadership
How to realign your career to match who you really are

This is a must-listen conversation for founders, executives, and high-performing leaders ready to shift from overachievement to authentic impact.

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