In this episode, Jodi, with guests Ginny Krauss and Elli Runkles of Supported CEO, explore the concept of capacity for business owners, particularly when it comes to book writing. Jodi, Ginny, and Elli discuss what it really means to manage your time, energy, and headspace while running a business. Ginny and Elli get real about bouncing back from burnout and share how to tell if you're taking on too much (and what to do about it).

 

Time Stamps: 00:00 Closed businesses, discovered selves, now helping others 05:29 No time doesn't just mean lack of time 07:32 Entrepreneurship led to burnout, balance is crucial 11:59 Balancing work life and personal priorities 14:11 Prioritize tasks, identify energy drains, and re-evaluate 18:14 Recommend prioritizing and organizing tasks intentionally 19:44 Review obligations, adjust expectations, make space intentionally 25:25 Rest, recharge, and prioritize self-care in small moments 29:25 Reevaluating priorities and facing fear for growth 31:14 Normalize conversation about support for writing projects 34:50 Book for entrepreneurs and creatives, with exercises

36:56 Discover more on book publishing - join!

 

Keywords: podcast, entrepreneurs, burnout, Supported CEO, Ginny Krauss, Elli Runkles, capacity planning, energy levels, support systems, brain dump, acknowledgment sections, personal well-being, business goals, "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone", Lori Gottlieb, "You the Story", Ruta Sepetys, mentorship, Author Entrepreneurs Lab, societal pressure, rest, intentional tasks, self-trust, personal stories, writing routine, ready, set, write challenge, making space, obligations, creative support, increasing capacity

 

Resources Mentioned:

The Author-Entrepreneurs Lab: https://bit.ly/A-ELAB

Ready Set Write Challenge: www.jodibrandoneditorial.com/readysetwrite Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb You: The Story by Ruda Sepetys

About Our Guests:

Ginny Krauss & Elli Runkles are marketers turned alignment coaches and Co-Founders of Supported CEO. Their mission is to help busy entrepreneurs thrive in both life and business without burning out, by becoming more supported versions of themselves. Ginny & Elli have 15+ years of entrepreneurial experience both having previous businesses prior to coming together to co-found Supported CEO in 2023. They are both Americans who have had the unique experience of living abroad for over a decade, Ginny lives in Germany and Elli lives in Portugal. They also are the hosts of the Supported CEO podcast!

 

Learn how to 2x your capacity with our 20 minute free training: www.supportedceo.com/capacity

 

Listen to the Supported CEO podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/supported-ceo-podcast/id1696108460

 

Connect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/supported_ceo 

 

LINK TO FULL EPISODE (RAW) TRANSCRIPT:

 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VCEDj0AXgFuch7EYjW8xsfdx79zaF3kfVTzy0U36JfM/edit?usp=sharing