51. Mindset Makeover: Break Free from Burnout with Teresa Hildebrand

MINDSET — SECRETS OF THE CORPORATE GAME — EPISODE 51

Is your work-life balance truly serving you, or is it time to rethink the way you manage both worlds? In this episode of Secrets of the Corporate Game, Kendall Berg sits down with Teresa Hildebrand to discuss the realities of mindset mastery and the complexities of balancing career and personal life. They explore how resilience, driven by focusing on what we can control, empowers us to overcome setbacks and stand out in our careers.

Teresa shares her insights on corporate resilience, the importance of prioritizing personal health and family, and the concept of work-life harmony over strict balance. The conversation also delves into identity shifts that occur during career transitions, offering strategies for maintaining personal growth and rebuilding identity. Tune in for actionable steps to master your mindset and create positive momentum in your life.

Life’s 50/50 Rule: Embracing the Ups and Downs

Life isn’t all rainbows and unicorns—sometimes, it’s about weathering the storm. In this insightful conversation, Kendall Berg and Teresa dive into the reality that life is a 50/50 mix of highs and lows. While we can’t always control what happens, we can control how we respond. Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back; it’s about recognizing that even in the darkest moments, there’s a lesson to uncover. By shifting your perspective from “Why is this happening?” to “What can I learn from this?” you empower yourself to move forward. Even when the road gets tough, there’s always a way to keep going.

The Reality of Burnout: Life, Work, and Mental Well-being

In a world where perfection is often glorified, Kendall and Teresa get real about achieving balance and handling life’s ebbs and flows. Teresa highlights the harsh reality: feeling terrible 30% of the time, okay 50% of the time, and great only 20% of the time is actually normal—even for elite athletes. They discuss the pressure to feel perfect all the time, which is often fueled by social media and the positivity movement. It’s crucial to distinguish between a temporary low and a true negative space.

Furthermore, the conversation shifts the focus from the usual “work-life balance” to “life-work balance,” where life takes the lead. Kendall and Teresa explore how to maintain harmony between professional demands and personal well-being. While you can’t juggle everything perfectly, you can still create a rhythm that works for you.

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Key Takeaways

🧠 Mindset Mastery and Work-Life Balance (00:00 – 09:51)

• Life is 50/50: positive and negative experiences
• Resiliency is about understanding we can survive pitfalls
• Focus on what we have control over
• Belief drives behavior
• Develop skills and confidence to advance career
• Empowerment leads to actions that make you stand out

🏢 Corporate Resilience and Balance (09:51 – 19:14)

• Exhaust options within your control for optimal success
• Life is not always rainbows and unicorns
• Focus on personal life and health for overall success
• Work-life harmony instead of strict balance
• Prioritize family and health as “glass balls”
• Career can be seen as a “rubber ball” that bounces back

🆔 Identity Shifts and Personal Growth (19:15 – 28:09)

• Transition from corporate to home life can be challenging
• Loss of identity when leaving career roles
• Importance of social interaction in work environments
• Rebuilding identity during life transitions
• Awareness of thought patterns and reactions
• Reframing situations for personal growth

About Teresa Hildebrand

Teresa Hildebrand is a certified master life coach, mom of two, creator of the C.H.I Method, and the host of the podcast Organized Chaos. While working full-time managing sustainability programs and balancing being a wife and mother, Teresa’s own life was one of burnout. But when an invitation to add an intense fitness challenge to the mix revealed an untapped source of energy; she found fulfillment in her work, a healthy relationship with herself, and energy left to be present with her family. Now she coaches mompreneurs like herself, create sustainable harmony between work and home life, and tap into their inner C.H.I.

Follow Teresa on Instagram @teresahildebrand_coaching

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