The Unbusy Leader: Escaping the Busyness Trap with Brendon Le Lievre

03/02/25 • 41 min

In a world where busyness is worn like a badge of honour, leadership expert Brendon Le Lievre is challenging the status quo. As an executive coach and advocate for unbusy leadership, Brendon shares powerful insights on how leaders can move beyond the frantic, always-on culture and instead focus on impact, effectiveness, and wellbeing. In this conversation, we explore why so many leaders are burning out, the hidden costs of constant busyness, and practical strategies for creating an unbusy leadership style that drives real results.

We also dive into the six ‘busy styles’—from perfectionists to overcommitters—and how leaders can reframe their approach to work. Plus, Brendon shares his own experiences managing the busyness trap while juggling business, family, and community commitments. If you're tired of running on empty and want to lead with greater clarity and purpose, this episode is a must-listen.

Connect with Brendon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendon-le-lievre/

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Connect with Brendon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendon-le-lievre/

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Rob Hills: [00:00:00] Welcome to the Balanced Leader Podcast. Where we tackle the ultimate challenge for leaders, achieving peak performance without sacrificing your wellbeing. If you're ready to lead with clarity, energy and impact without burning out, then you're in the right place. I'm Rob Hills, your leadership and wellbeing coach.
And in each episode, I'll give you the insights, tools and strategies that will enable you to thrive. Today, we're tackling one of the biggest leadership tra