Daisy Auger-Domínguez is a powerhouse in the evolution of work and leadership. With senior roles at Disney, Google, and Vice Media, a TEDx talk, and regular contributions to Harvard Business Review, she has long been at the forefront of building workplaces that truly work for everyone. She’s also the author of Inclusion Revolution and her newly released book, Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People.

But even the most passionate and purpose-driven leaders can hit a breaking point. After three intense years navigating the uncertainty of the pandemic and the Great Resignation, Daisy found herself in deep burnout—managing mass layoffs, weathering a corporate crisis, and facing personal attacks that took a profound toll.

In this candid conversation, we go beyond the glossy leadership narratives and into the messy, human side of what it means to hold responsibility in turbulent times. Daisy shares the three dimensions of burnout, how to find your way back from exhaustion, and the key shifts that drive real, lasting change. She reminds us that true leadership starts from within—and that to light the way for others, we must first rekindle our own fire.

Chapters:

01:18 Meet Daisy Auger Dominguez: A Leader's Journey
01:58 Navigating Burnout and Corporate Crisis
05:05 The Viral Tweet and Its Aftermath
08:28 Personal Attacks and Professional Resilience
11:50 Finding Strength Amidst Chaos
22:22 Burnout: The Breaking Point
24:27 A Heartbreaking Call: Empathy in Leadership
27:02 Realizations of Parenting and Team Dynamics
28:33 The Importance of Self-Awareness and Understanding
32:21 The Concept of Hungry Ghosts
33:43 Overcoming Deep-Seated Traumas
38:54 The Power of Candor in the Workplace
42:11 Offering Grace to Yourself and Others
44:47 Deepening Self-Awareness to Combat Burnout
49:36 Final Thoughts and Staying Connected

Guest Links:

Website: https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisyaugerdominguez

‘Instagram: @daisyaugerdominguez

Daisy’s books: https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/books

TedEx Talk: Inclusion Revolution TEDx Talk

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