Are you subsidizing your business success at the cost of your own well-being? Andy Brown defines this as emotional overdraft and just like a financial overdraft, these behaviors might work in the short term but become unsustainable and costly over time. Andy explains to Kevin that while this behavior is common, it can lead to stress, burnout, and reduced personal and professional effectiveness. Andy shares habitual behaviors, or "drivers," that contribute to emotional overdraft, such as urgency, overcommitment, and lack of trust. He also suggests that work-life balance is a helpful expression, he advocates for integrating work as part of life and recognizing seasons of focus and rest. Further, he provides some examples so we can mitigate emotional overdraft.

Listen for 00:00 Introduction 00:08 Understanding Overload Stress and Emotional Overdraft 00:41 How to Join the Live Podcast Community 01:08 Kevin’s Book Flexible Leadership 02:07 Guest Introduction Andy Brown 02:33 Andy’s Background in Leadership and Business 03:30 How Andy’s Journey Led to Emotional Overdraft 06:09 Recognizing Leadership Costs Beyond Financials 07:03 What is an Emotional Overdraft 08:19 The Impact of Emotional Overdraft on Leaders 10:24 Emotional Overdraft Beyond Business A Universal Issue 11:44 Work Life Balance A Myth or a Useful Concept 15:24 Why Do Leaders Go into Emotional Overdraft 16:53 The 10 Drivers of Emotional Overdraft 18:30 Just Flipping Do It JFDI A Key Habit That Drives Overdraft 21:21 Trust Issues When Leaders Stop Trusting Their Team 24:45 The Connection Between Urgency and Overdraft 27:07 Why Do We Feel Like Everything is Urgent 29:05 Breaking the Cycle Asking the Right Questions 32:57 Training Clients to Expect Urgency 35:45 The Importance of Taking a Breath and Evaluating Choices 36:36 What Andy Does for Fun and The Importance of Joy 38:59 Recommended Reading Connect by Carol Robin 40:48 Where to Find Andy Brown and His Book 41:57 Final Thoughts Taking Action Against Emotional Overdraft 42:29 Closing and Subscribe for More Episodes

Andy's Story: Andy Brown is the author of Amazon's #1 best seller, The Emotional Overdraft: 10 Simple Changes for Balancing Business Success and Wellbeing. He has over 30 years of experience as a transformative coach and award-winning adviser. His engaging style and thought-provoking insights have made him a sought-after speaker at conferences, corporate events, and on podcasts. Andy inspires leaders to address the hidden costs of leadership while promoting sustainable growth and personal resilience. Andy’s mission is clear: to empower leaders to make better, faster decisions without sacrificing their well-being.

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• Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues by David Bradford Ph.D., Carole Robin Ph.D.

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