Why Hustle Culture Is Breaking You (And How to Fix It) | Jennie Blumenthal

Guest:

Jennie Blumenthal

Host:

Melissa Aarskaug

Episode Overview:

What if working harder isn’t actually working?

In this episode of Executive Connect, Jennie Blumenthal, former PwC partner, bestselling author of Corporate Rehab, and executive coach, shares how hustle culture is quietly breaking high performers and what to do instead.

Jennie reveals her story of leading a $200 million global business while burning out behind the scenes and how she created The REHAB Method to help leaders trade overwork for sustainable success. She explains how to balance productivity with rest, rewire your leadership mindset, and build empathy-driven cultures that outperform grind culture every time.

If you are a high-achieving professional ready to redefine success on your own terms, this conversation is your roadmap to thriving without burnout.

What You Will Learn:

• The hidden costs of hustle culture and how to recognize burnout early

• How to rewire your leadership mindset for balance and clarity

• Ways to boost performance through rest, creativity, and reflection

• How empathy and trust drive stronger results and retention

• How to lead authentically in the evolving future of work

Chapters:

00:00 | Why Hustle Culture Fails Leaders
02:19 | Jennie’s Journey From PwC Partner to Founder
07:07 | The REHAB Framework Explained
14:00 | Healing the Mind, Body, and Spirit of Leadership
20:00 | The Future of Work and the End of Burnout
26:00 | Finding Your Growth Zone
31:00 | Leading With Empathy and Results
36:00 | Final Advice and Where to Connect

Connect With Jennie Blumenthal:

LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennieblumenthal/
Website → https://www.corporate-rehab.com

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