Redefining High Performance: Rachel Edmondson-Clarke on Leadership, Burnout & Sustainable Success

In this powerful episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Rachel Edmondson-Clarke, a leadership coach with over 20 years of corporate experience, to unpack the hidden costs of burnout and the myth of balance in high-pressure environments. Rachel shares her story of collapsing from burnout in her corporate role, and the mindset shifts that helped her rebuild a career and life rooted in well-being. Together, they explore why leaders must make “small corrections” instead of chasing perfect balance, and how to reclaim capacity without sacrificing ambition. A must-listen for entrepreneurs and leaders navigating stress, performance, and purpose.

About the Guest
Rachel Edmondson-Clarke is a leadership coach and speaker with a background in sales, marketing, and executive roles at Fortune 500 companies. After experiencing burnout firsthand, she now helps leaders cultivate authentic influence, sustainable success, and well-being through neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral science.

Key Takeaways

• Burnout isn’t a failure—it’s a signal for change

• Small daily corrections are more sustainable than chasing perfect balance

• Leaders leave capacity on the table when they neglect their well-being

• Work-life integration is more realistic than rigid balance

• High performance starts with restoring energy, mood, and connection

Connect with Rachel Edmondson-Clarke
Find Rachel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaeledmondsonclarke/

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