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Leadership coach and host Brittany Canaski finalizes this conversation about burnout by identifying personal demands and resources that are influencing or leading you to burnout. She reviews common burnout signs and revisits the Job Demands-Resources model: burnout arises when the demands on us outweigh our resources. She extends this framework to personal life, outlining personal demands such as...

Job Security & Burnout in 2026: Layoffs, AI Anxiety, and a Smarter Job Search with Career Coach Nicole Anderson   Host Brittany Canaski speaks with career coach and recruiting leader Nicole Anderson about how job insecurity contributes to burnout in 2026 amid layoffs, shifting federal funding, and AI fears. Nicole encourages listeners to stay empowered rather than fear-driven. She shares pract...

Navigating Change & Uncertainty at Work: Stress, Leadership Calm, and Strategic Visibility   Host Brittany Canaski interviews Leadership Visibility and Influence Expert Susan Barber about managing stress during workplace change and uncertainty. Sue shares how feedback that she wasn’t “visible enough” in corporate led her to focus oncommunicating value without bragging, and how leaders must str...

How Technology Fuels Stress & Burnout (and What to Do About It)   On the Hello Velocity podcast, host Brittany Canaski continues the stress and burnout conversation by doing a deep dive into how technology increases anxiety for corporate women, focusing on three areas: being constantly accessible,overwhelming workplace communication channels, and social media. She explains how nonstop notifica...

Stress, Posture & Desk Work: Simple Somatic Techniques to Reduce Tension and Burnout   Host Brittany Canaski interviews Workstation Wellness Consultant Anne Asher about how stress and long hours at a desk affect physical wellbeing and contribute to burnout. Anne shares her background in movement and chronic pain work and explains why good equipment helps but movement and body awareness are ess...

Solo Dates, Boundaries, and Romanticizing Life with Mandy Rogers   Host Brittany Canaski welcomes Mandy Rogers to discuss investing in your relationship with yourself as a proactive way to prevent stress and burnout. Mandy shares her experience with early burnout, and the warning signs she watches for, includingdeep fatigue, withdrawing socially, and losing optimism and joy. They explore how “solo...

Caregiver Stress & Burnout: Survival Mode, Setting Boundaries, and Finding Support   Host Brittany Canaski interviews Tessa Shahid about stress and burnout in caregiving. Tessa shares why she created the Between Now and Next Substack and podcast after years of supporting others and experiencing isolation as a caregiver. Shedescribes caregiving as more than full-time direct care - ranging from...

Navigating Burnout, Boundaries, and Leadership as a Mom: Insights with Caitlin Cohoon   On this week's podcast episode, Brittany Canaski interviews Leadership and Communication Coach Caitlin Cohoon about the stress of being a working mom, including navigating maternity leave, returning to work, and feeling spread thin by increasedresponsibility and decision fatigue.   Caitlin shares how unclea...

Burnout, Boundaries & Community: A Crossover Chat with the Women in Tech Trailblazers Podcast   Hello Velocity host and leadership coach Brittany Canaski joins Tiffany Benitez of Women in Tech Trailblazers for a crossover conversation on women in leadership navigating burnout and the “messy behind-the-scenes” reality. Brittany shares how burnout surprised her as a business owner and describes...

In today's episode we welcome psychotherapist and corporate mental wellness consultant Leah Marone to discuss stress, anxiety, burnout, and “serial fixing.” Leah explains how high-functioning women often operate two to three steps ahead, taking ownership of others’ problems, fueling anxious thoughts and burnout. She introduces her “support, don’t solve” framework, encouraging data collection, paus...

In today's episode we break down what burnout is, what factors are causing it, and specific ideas of how to navigate each factor in order to help you manage and prevent burnout in the future. Brittany breaks down common causes of exhaustion: workload, time pressure, client/customer drain, physical environment, and your work schedule. She then shares that the key causes of disengagement: lack o...

Season 3 Kickoff: Breaking the Cycles of Stress, Overwhelm, and Burnout   Welcome back to season three of the Hello Velocity podcast! Brittany shares that this season will focus on stress and burnout - topics that have been especially present for her clients and herself over recent months. She previews upcoming guest conversations to normalize these experiences and offer support from multiple pers...

In the season 2 finale of the Hello Velocity Podcast, host Brittany Canaski recaps the diverse topics related to confidence explored throughout the season. She discusses conversations with career coaches, communication experts, and branding specialists, highlighting actionable insights on career negotiations, public speaking, and personal style. Brittany also dives into two essential skills for bo...

In today's episode we sit down with Megan Grant, founder and chief memory creator for Cherish Tours, to discuss the transformative power of travel for women. Megan shares insights from her extensive travel experiences, having visited 40countries including over 10 solo ventures, and her dedication to empowering women globally through sustainable tourism. Brittany and Megan discuss topics such a...

Today we're joined by Morgan Hamer, manifestingmentor and founder of Morgan Manifests. Morgan shares her inspiring journey from leaving a high-pressure career to building a million-dollar real estate portfolio and creating multiple income streams by aligning with intuition and purpose. They discuss the power of manifesting, overcoming personal and professional challenges, and finding balance b...

In this episode, host Brittany Canaski delves into the crucial topic of confidence and how it is influenced by the relationships and people around us. Brittany discusses three key ways our confidence can be impacted by others: jealousy, competition, and the importance of a personal board of directors. Learn how to shift jealousy into inspiration, prioritize collaboration over competition, and inte...

Season 2, episode 8 Today we're joined by Lisa Spear, a Business and Personal Brand Strategist at her own business, Spearhead Solutions. Discover how personal style can help you boost your confidence and presentation on a daily basis. Learn about the importanceof color analysis, fit preferences, and how your personal style can positively impact how you feel and perform. Lisa shares actionable...

Season 2, episode 7   Join host Brittany Canaski as she dives into common beliefs and mindsets that hold back confidence and how to shift them into empowering ones. Learn about the role of fears, such as fear of failure and success, and untrue beliefs that may be sabotaging your growth. Discover actionable steps and mindset shifts to build a more confident you, to be ready to tackle new challenges...

Season 2, episode 6   In this episode, host Brittany Canaski sits down with workplace communications specialist Charlotte Berry to discuss the complexities of communicating across different generations in corporate settings. The discussion includes insights on theimportance of clarity, consistent feedback, and maintaining a teachable mindset at all career stages. They also explore the evolving exp...

Season 2, Episode 5   In this episode of the Hello Velocity podcast, host Brittany Canaski discusses how corporate women can show up confidently in the workplace. Brittany shares tangible tips and tricks to exude confidence, providing listeners with practical advice on body language, communication habits, accepting compliments, and more. Whether it's adjusting your posture orrefining your spea...

Season 2, Episode 4 In this episode, host Brittany welcomes Marianna Swallow, the Speak Easy coach, to discuss the essential topic of communicating with confidence. Marianna shares valuable insights on overcoming stage fright, the benefits of structured yet flexible preparation, and why no one, even high-level executives, should shy away from seeking help to improve their public speaking skills. T...

Season 2, Episode 3 Building confidence in male-dominated workplaces   In this episode, leadership coach Brittany Canaski dives deeper into the topic of confidence for corporate women. Brittany explores how women's relationship with confidence manifests in corporate spaces and the challenges they face. Highlighting systemic biases, such as men being promoted on potential while women on experie...

In this episode, we are joined by Nicole Anderson, an experienced career coach and recruiting leader. Brittany and Nicole dive into Nicole's holistic approach to career transitions, job search strategies, and the importance of confidence in the process. They discuss networking tips, how to maintain energy while job hunting, and specific advice for salary negotiations. Additionally, Nicole shar...

Join host Brittany Canaski in the first episode of season two of the Hello Velocity podcast where she highlights the new season's focus on confidence, especially for corporate women. She outlines the major challenges women have to confidence, such as imposter syndrome, external vs. internal confidence, and overcoming negative perceptions of confidence. Brittany also introduces the exciting add...

Join us in the final episode of Season One of the Hello Velocity podcast! Reflect on the topics covered, from work-life balance to building good habits and tackling self-sabotage. Discover key takeaways on staying accountable between seasons and what's coming up next, including a free webinar and insights into Season Two. Thank you to all listeners for your support and feedback—can't wait...