Leading Through Burnout: Relational Tools for Sustainable Entrepreneurship [3/25/2027 10:00 am]
Leading Through Burnout: Relational Tools for Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship often asks people to carry more than their bodies and communities were designed to hold. Burnout becomes the quiet cost of ambition, especially for founders who lead with care, creativity, and responsibility. This session introduces a relational approach to navigating burnout that helps entrepreneurs build sustainable rhythms, clearer boundaries, and healthier leadership practices.
Participants will learn how to recognize early signs of relational overload, understand the difference between pressure and purpose, and apply practical tools that support clarity, connection, and resilience. We will explore the BAL Framework (Boundaries, Alerts, Limits), seasonal leadership rhythms, and relational decision-making practices that help founders move away from urgency and toward sustainability.
This class is designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community-rooted leaders who want to grow without losing themselves. Through guided reflection, storytelling, and practical exercises, participants will leave with tools they can use immediately to protect their energy, strengthen their relationships, and build businesses that support their well-being rather than drain it.
About The Instructor:
Dr. Sharon Attipoe-Dorcoo is an evaluator, strategist, and founder of TERSHA LLC and CEO of N2Health. Her work focuses on relational leadership, community health, and sustainable systems design. Through her Relational Leadership Framework as Design™, she helps leaders and organizations build healthier, more connected, and sustainable ways of working.