Burnout Doesn't Start with Exhaustion

Most entrepreneurs don’t realize they’re burning out until they hit a wall. Then they’re too exhausted to function, resentful of their business, or questioning whether it’s all worth it. But burnout doesn’t happen overnight. It creeps in through subtle warning ...

Written by Faizan Haider from a podcast episode Dana Weaver appeared on. 

Let’s talk about your ‘why’ as a leader, and how that helps you move from feeling overwhelmed to scaling your business effectively, because you are likely juggling a lot.

It's like you have this vision for where you want to ...

Does time seem to fly by for you?

2025 just started, and we’re already into February. What have you accomplished so far?

Some of my clients mentioned feeling behind by the second week of January. Can you relate?

One of those clients runs both a brick-and-mortar business and an online coaching ...

So now you have the goal, you need the plan. To do this, look at where you are now and then look at all the things you would need to build the life you are picturing. For instance, you might find that you need a certain amount of money to make your dream of travelling happen. 

In that case, you nee...

Life becomes more worth living when you know that for every good thing that you did, a reward is bound to come your way. By this time, you already know that stopping your addictions is possible only if you will really put your heart and mind to it. The last but definitely not the least tool for you ...

I am sure you have heard the saying, ‘you cannot pour from an empty cup.’ This is why you need to learn to take care of yourself. Keeping yourself motivated is an inside job. You might do an excellent job at creating the right environment and getting the requisite resources to succeed, but if you ar...

Now that you know accountability is crucial for keeping your business moving forward, let’s talk about finding the rightaccountability partner. A strong accountability partner isn’t just a friend you chat with occasionally; they’re someone who deeply cares about your success, isn’t afraid to call ...

What’s the number one thing that I see stopping women entrepreneurs and founders from reaching their potential? This one challenge keeps them stuck, keeps their business from growing, and drains their confidence.

Have you guessed it yet? Before I name it, let me share a story about someone I’ve ...

This is a personal post and the starting of a new chapter in my life. I’m moving into uncharted territory and it is both exciting and terrifying. My mentor calls this feeling TERRICITED.

Almost weekly, I get women founders and entrepreneurs reaching out to me asking to pick my brain about building ...

In a recent article I wrote for McKnights LTC News, I threw in a question about considering how you could roll out the red carpet for your employees. There are so many ways you can do this. The simple answer is to start with the individual in mind. Understand what the individual needs and wants in a...

What opportunities have you left on the table because of limiting beliefs?

I consider myself a high-achieving woman. I have worked hard to gain the knowledge and skills that I now possess. I still find myself holding back though, and I wonder if you can relate?

The other day my favorite co-worker ...

If you were to tell me 4 years ago that I would be writing a post like this, I would have laughed at you. The #MeToo movement was in full swing and women were standing up and exposing sexual harassment en masse. It was an encouraging time for those of us who had experienced it and weren’t able to sh...