Breaking the Busyness Habit | Peggy Sullivan
Maybe that’s why your job search feels like a full-time job... but without the paycheck?
This week, Loren is joined by Peggy Sullivan—bestselling author of Beyond Busyness, corporate performance expert, and founder of She Can—to tackle one of the most destructive myths in executive career transitions: the busier you are, the more productive you must be.
Spoiler: it's not true.
Peggy knows firsthand how burnout
Breaking the Busyness Habit | Peggy Sullivan
Maybe that’s why your job search feels like a full-time job... but without the paycheck?
This week, Loren is joined by Peggy Sullivan—bestselling author of Beyond Busyness, corporate performance expert, and founder of She Can—to tackle one of the most destructive myths in executive career transitions: the busier you are, the more productive you must be.
Spoiler: it's not true.
Peggy knows firsthand how burnout disguises itself as drive. Her own journey through stress-induced health issues, personal loss, and extreme overwhelm led her to create a powerful framework that’s helped thousands—from entrepreneurs to Google and Bank of America execs—reclaim their time and focus on what actually moves the needle.
Chapters
00:00 – The Myth of Busyness
03:02 – The Impact of Busyness on Life
06:03 – Breaking the Cycle of Busyness
08:48 – The Busy Busting Framework
12:04 – Finding Happiness in the Everyday
14:58 – Mastering Metrics and Values
17:59 – The Importance of Human Connection
21:05 – Strategies for Job Seekers
24:05 – Transforming Unhappiness into Action
26:51 – The Role of Fun in Learning
30:09 – Conclusion and Call to Action
Peggy Sullivan is a leadership speaker, best-selling author, and founder of SheCAN!, a women's empowerment organization. She helps high-achievers rediscover joy, purpose, and balance in their lives.
Peggy’s bestselling book is a practical, laugh-out-loud guide to doing less and achieving more. Packed with stories, science, and simple exercises, each chapter delivers a fresh mindset shift and actionable step to reclaim your time and live more intentionally. It’s a must-read for anyone navigating career burnout, work/life balance, or just craving clarity.
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