Success Without Burnout with Elle Ballard
When did everything start feeling so loud? The goals, the pressure, the constant push to keep going. This episode of Career Can Do slows things down in the best possible way.
Mary Ann Faremouth is joined by Elle Ballard, founder of Women of the World Network, for a conversation that feels more like a deep exhale than a career lecture. Elle shares how her journey from the corporate world to community building led her to create a global space where women can connect, share their stories, and grow with intention.
They talk about how the idea of success changes over time. For Elle, it’s no longer about chasing external milestones at the expense of everything else. Real success, she explains, has to include inner fulfillment, energy, and alignment across all areas of life. When those pieces are out of sync, something always feels off.
Elle also opens up about the new direction she’s taking with her work, bringing in more mind-body practices inspired by her own transformation through movement. It’s about reconnecting with yourself, restoring vitality, and finding your spark again - especially if you’re feeling burned out or stuck.
When Mary Ann asks what one small shift could help someone move forward, Elle keeps it simple. Pause. Get quiet. Ask better questions. As she says, “I think it’s important to take time to pause, actually, and just go back to your voice.” Making space to check in with yourself can be more powerful than any big plan.
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“Burnout isn’t a personal failure. It’s a signal.”
Career Can Do is a new podcast from award-winning author, professional career coach, and training consultant Mary Ann Faremouth. Mary Ann talks to experts, employers, and job seekers about what the new work world looks like and how you can thrive in these ever-changing circumstances. Tune in every other week for straight talk about remote work, office politics, first impressions, the changing jobscape, and more.
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