Episode #48 Kelly Meerbott on the Truth About Leadership Burnout

In this episode, I sat down with Kelly Meerbott, a powerhouse leadership coach who helps top-tier leaders scale without burning out. Kelly opened up about how she went from crushing it in radio sales to being blindsided by a layoff after standing up to a toxic corporate culture. That moment sent her into a spiral, but it also launched her coaching career.

She got real about the emotional and professional cost of being a strong woman in business, the importance of having the right support system, and why coaching isn’t a trend, it’s a necessity. Kelly’s approach is all about helping high-performers cut through the noise, own their story, and lead with emotional intelligence.

We also talked about her recent challenges, losing contracts, letting team members go, and how she handled it all with clarity, grace, and straight-up leadership. Her people wanted to keep working for her for free. That says it all.

If you’re leading at a high level and feeling the pressure, Kelly’s the one you want in your corner.

Connect with her at kellymeerbott.com or on LinkedIn. She's open for DMs and always down to offer real talk and real help.