From Burnout to Purposeful Leadership with Rachel Edmondson-Clarke

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Have you ever looked around at your "successful" life and wondered, why am I so unhappy? In this episode, Justin sits down with Rachel Edmondson-Clarke, a former corporate executive turned performance coach, who shares her powerful story of burnout, collapse, and rebuilding from the ground up. From lying on her office floor during a panic attack to now guiding leaders on how to thrive with clarity, energy, and authenticity, Rachel offers insights that are raw, relatable, and truly needed in today’s fast-paced world. 

Together, they explore simple but life-changing ways to reset your personal ecosystem, create healthy habits, and reclaim control. 

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaeledmondsonclarke
Website: https://ellevar.co.uk/

Chapters:
(2:00) Rachel’s corporate rise and dramatic turning point
(4:02) Panic attack moment and life pivot
(6:22) Redefining success after burnout
(7:32) The power of your personal ecosystem
(17:05) “I didn’t know how good ‘feeling good’ could feel”
(23:12) The 5-minute walk that changed everything
(29:32) Choosing freedom through entrepreneurship
(38:47) The five human needs that drive performance and burnout
(44:28) Regulating emotions and reclaiming energy
(50:34) The misty lake: Taking one step at a time
(56:23) Choosing who you become—not just what you achieve
(1:08:58) Rachel’s free clarity tool: The Pause