Feeling stretched too thin? In Escape Burnout #5: Focus on What Matters Most, Velma Knowles reveals how to cut the noise, lead with clarity, and channel your energy into the work that truly moves the needle. Discover the exact steps Harold used to ditch distractions, set boundaries, and reclaim his time — without sacrificing relationships or results. Backed by research and real-life success, this episode will help you protect your priorities, boost productivity, and keep burnout at bay.

🎯 Free Resource: Get your Values Assessment and find out what really matters most in your leadership and life. Email velma@leaderspathway.com to request your free copy today.

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You’re not burned out because you don’t care. You’re burned out because you keep saying yes when your soul is screaming no.

In this episode of the Escape Burnout & Reclaim Your Life series, we dive into Shift #4: Protect Your Non-Negotiables—and how to set boundaries that stick (without guilt, apology, or burnout).

You’ll meet Harold again—our high-performing exec who looked successful on the outside but was unraveling inside. This time, we find out how his daughter’s question made him finally draw the line…

🛑 You’ll learn:

• The 3 boundary-setting moves Harold made to reclaim his calendar—and his peace

• How to say “no” with clarity, kindness, and confidence

• Why burnout is not a time problem… it’s a boundary problem

Want help protecting your non-negotiables?

🎁 Email velma@velmaknowles.com with subject line “Boundaries” and I’ll send you a calendar link to book your free 35-minute clarity coaching call. No fluff. Just next steps.

Bonus... when you do, I'll give you my 5 Scripts that Say No (without sounding like a jerk).

Your life’s too valuable to spend it running on empty.

Let’s fix that.

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Feeling burned out, even though you’re “successful”?

In Episode 3 of our Escape Burnout and Reclaim Your Life series, Velma unpacks why burnout often stems from living out of alignment with your values — and how to reconnect with what truly matters. Discover the subtle signs of misalignment, hear Harold’s story, and get a free Values Assessment to help you lead with clarity, purpose, and energy again.

🎧 Listen now to reclaim the version of you that success forgot.

📩 Want the free assessment? Email Velma at velma@velmaknowles.com with “Values” in the subject line — no fluff, no judgment, all clarity.