What if the key to thriving, even during your busiest times, is creating space for yourself? In today’s episode, theatre director Jess Edwards shares how she shifted from feeling constantly drained to directing multiple shows in just a few months, without burnout. Jess’s journey offers a profound lesson on the power of boundaries, self-care, and creating spaciousness in demanding creative work.

 

Jess joins me to talk about how, as a member of the Powerful community, she transformed her relationship with work and emotional responsibility for others. For years, she believed exhaustion was the price of creative excellence. But by setting boundaries and redefining her approach, she achieved the seemingly impossible: balancing a full creative workload while feeling energised. Jess reveals how coaching, the importance of maintaining personal space, and a commitment to her wellbeing led to this dramatic shift.

 

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