In Episode 286 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with transformational coach and finance expert Jenn Bieri, founder of The Practice Space, to explore what it truly means to redefine success without losing yourself. Jenn shares her powerful journey from scaling a global tech startup from 40 to 400 employees and leading $20 million in capital raises, to realizing that achievement without alignment comes at a cost. Her story is one of courage, clarity, and transformation—showing what happens when you trade burnout for balance and ambition for authenticity.

Together, Kelly and Jenn unpack the real challenges leaders face behind closed doors: the exhaustion, the guilt, and the endless pursuit of “more.” They discuss how mindfulness, emotional awareness, and intentional boundaries can shift the way we lead and live. This episode is a reminder that success isn’t about how far you can push—it’s about how true you can stay to yourself while you rise.

Key Takeaways:

1. Success without alignment eventually leads to burnout, no matter how high you climb.

2. Leaders often forget that they need emotional and physical care just as much as their teams do.

3. Slowing down and creating space often produces more clarity and creativity than constant action.

4. True balance requires intentional boundaries—your time and energy deserve structure.

5. Ambition can be healthy, but only when paired with mindfulness and self-awareness.

6. Fulfillment comes from aligning your career and lifestyle with your values, not external validation.

7. Redefining success means unlearning the belief that worth is tied to productivity.

8. Fear is natural when stepping away from comfort, but courage creates transformation.

9. Sustainable leadership starts with nervous system regulation—rest is a strategy, not a luxury.

10. The ultimate freedom comes when you choose to thrive, not just survive, in your work and life.

The Practice Space is where high-performing leaders learn to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and build success that feels balanced, intentional, and deeply human.

Learn More: https://thepracticespace.co/

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