77: When ‘I Get Stuff Done’ Stops Working | Ashleigh Tobin

Release Date: Oct 27

What if success didn’t mean burnout, depletion, and endless hustle? In this energizing episode of The Learnit Lounge, host Dr. Mickey Fitch-Collins sits down with award-winning speaker and facilitator Ashleigh Tobin to reimagine what real, sustainable success looks like at work and in life. The conversation dives deep into the stories we tell ourselves about achievement, what happens when those stories break down, and why tiny, personalized changes can lead to lasting impact.

From the myth of the “high achiever” to the art of asking better questions, this episode offers science-backed, soul-nourishing strategies for thriving at every age and stage. Whether you lead teams or just want to feel more alive at work, you’ll leave with new questions, real stories, and practical tools to reset your definition of success—from the inside out.

‍What You’ll Learn:

• Why sustainable success is different for everyone, and how to know what it means for you
• How burnout happens, even to the “get things done” crowd, and what to do about it
• The pivotal questions to assess if your current approach is really working
• The hidden costs of ignoring your own well-being (and why organizations should care)
• How leaders and companies can create cultures where people don’t have to choose between performance and health
• The most uncomfortable truths nobody admits about leadership and work-life balance

In This Episode:

• 00:43 – What “sustainable success” really means
• 02:42 – Ashleigh’s story: from burnout to reinvention
• 04:50 – Why tiny changes matter more than dramatic overhauls
• 07:24 – Redefining success after hitting empty
• 10:14 – The “high achiever” trap: why drive can become a liability
• 12:29 – The danger of never pausing to check in
• 15:30 – Life’s “reckonings” and the art of looking around, not just forward
• 16:41 – Updating your “life resume”—and why words matter
• 18:37 – Key questions to assess your path to sustainable success
• 21:03 – Why the basics (sleep, food, boundaries) are strategic
• 24:29 – Don’t squeeze out joy: hobbies, laughter, and what makes your heart sing
• 26:45 – Is well-being the individual’s job—or the company’s responsibility?
• 29:19 – Real leadership means looking farther ahead—protecting your most precious assets
• 31:15 – The single most important leadership lesson Ashleigh learned
• 32:35 – The myth nobody wants to admit: leaders have a life outside work

About Ashleigh Tobin:

Ashleigh Tobin is an international award-winning speaker and facilitator who blends science, soul, and honesty to help individuals and organizations thrive at every age and stage. Drawing on her experience navigating burnout, a background in nursing and pharmaceuticals, and extensive coaching work, she’s known for her fun, frank, and compassionate approach. Ashleigh partners with people and companies who want to prioritize what really matters, delivering real results through tailored, meaningful support.

Resources Referenced

• Ashleigh’s TEDx talk: How Menopause Will Change Your Life
• Ashleigh Tobin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleightobinhealthhabitshormones/
• Ashleigh’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourhormonehealth/
• Ashleigh’s website: https://ashleightobin.com/

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