Welcome to The Power Lounge_,_ where we explore the delicate balance between ambition and emotional wellness. In this episode, host Amy Vaughan discusses mental health during organizational changes with Dr. Akua Boateng, a licensed clinician. They cover career burnout, executive dysfunction, and post-work exhaustion, offering strategies like town hall meetings and wellness initiatives. The conversation also touches on challenges faced by women leaders and the importance of redefining success to include emotional well-being.

Join us as we discover how integrating personal and professional goals can lead to a more fulfilling life.

Featured in the Episode

Dr. Akua Boateng

Licensed Psychotherapist | Emotional Wellness Consultant | Mental Health Expert | Ambition x Emotional Wellness

Dr. Akua’s LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/akua-k-boateng

Amy Vaughan,

Owner & Chief Empowerment Officer

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amypvaughan/

Takeaways

• Differentiating Burnout from Career Change
• Executive Dysfunction and Post-Work Fatigue
• Emotional Release and Expression
• Imposter Syndrome Discussion
• Cultivating Personal Empowerment
• Mapping Emotional Wellness Strategies
• Leadership Impact of Emotional Wellness
• Balancing Personal and Professional Objectives

Quotes

"Embrace vulnerability in leadership to spark change, inspire introspection, and honor humanity." - Dr. Akua Boateng

"Understanding yourself is key to emotional wellness. Identify and transform harmful beliefs to shape a brighter path." - Dr. Akua Boateng

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

06:20 - Hustle Culture's Impact

12:00 - Key to Preventing Burnout

17:26 - Addressing Belonging and Syndrome Challenges

24:24 - Rethinking Success Beyond Material Achievements

29:38 - Moving Beyond Monetary Goals

35:00 - Empowerment through Intentions and Personal Agency

46:23 - Demonstrating Humanity for Genuine Connections

52:11 - Engagement through Celebrating and Collective Learning Experiences

01:02:50 - Finding Decompression Time during Challenges

01:04: 52 - Outro

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