Are You Working Hard, Or Working Well?
- Your Path Counseling Center
- Dec 30, 2025
- 2 min read
Have you ever experienced the “Sunday Blues”?
On our latest episode, Dorian Cunion shared a personal story about his time in corporate America. He described a feeling of dread that would creep in on Sundays, eventually leading to health issues because he was carrying so much stress and anxiety.
He realized he was over-identifying with his company and ignoring his own well-being.
The Challenge of Working Hard
Dorian isn’t alone. As emerging leaders and small business owners, we often feel we have to choose between professional success and a happy life. We live in a world of high uncertainty, financial pressure, and rapid change. We put on our boxing gloves and fight for our careers, but we often drain our batteries in the process.
We convince ourselves that burnout is just the price of admission for success. But what if that isn’t true?
The Path to Working Well
In this episode of the Coaching Gold Podcast, Dr. Rudy Jackson and Dorian Cunion sit down with Lindsay Barnett, an award-winning author and executive coach. Lindsay shares insights from her book, Working Hard to Working Well, and reveals how working with a certified coach can help you reclaim your energy without sacrificing your ambition.
A certified coach doesn’t just tell you what to do. They act as a partner to help you align your actions with your true intentions. They help you separate your identity from your job title so you can navigate uncertainty with confidence.
3 Strategies to Recharge Your Leadership
If you are feeling drained, Lindsay suggests looking at your “energy battery.” It is not just about sleep and food. Here are three tips from the episode on how to tap into the “Three Cs” of energy:
Creative Energy: You don’t have to be an artist. Simple acts like doodling, designing a new workshop, or visiting an art museum can actually provide health benefits and boost your longevity.
Connection Energy: This goes beyond networking. Connect with nature by taking a walk, connect with your company’s deeper purpose, or simply connect with a friend over coffee to refill your cup.
Completion Energy: In a never-ending workflow, we rarely feel “done.” Find small tasks you can finish completely—even if it is just doing a load of laundry—to get a psychological boost of effectiveness.
Take Action Today
You can be committed to your job without it being 100% of your life.
Listen to the full episode: Join us on Spotify to hear the full conversation on navigating the 3 Cs. "Finding the energy to change," with coach Lindsay Barnett - Coaching GOLD | Podcast on Spotify
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