Mich Bondesio opens Season 15 with reflections on burnout and how to rebuild work and life without burning out again. This episode explores a quieter, often unspoken form of ambition: soul-fuelled ambition driven by purpose, care, and a desire to create meaningful impact. Mich shares her own lived experience of burnout and recovery, and why traditional productivity models fail humans who are deeply invested in their work.

In this episode:

• The hidden dangers of “burning bright” in purpose-driven work
• How burnout shows up before collapse
• Why productivity was never the problem
• Performance vs pacing: why resilience without reflection is a trap
• Why work-life balance is a myth
• A new definition of productivity rooted in intention, values, and sustainability
• What Season 15 will explore: rebuilding after burnout and designing work that lasts

Key insight: You don’t need to do more. You need to do more of what matters — with clarity, consistency, and care.

Links & Resources:

• Substack: https://creatingcadence.substack.com
• Cadence Catalyst Mastermind: https://cadence.kit.com/cadence-catalyst
• Website: https://creatingcadence.co
• Book: https://thecadenceeffect.com

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Richard Dickson on the power of climate-positive leadership, conscious capitalism, micro-actions, and regenerative thinking to transform business. We explore why rewriting the rules of work requires new approaches to productivity, leadership, and business design, and how small, intentional actions can create lasting systems change.

In episode 90 we cover:

• Richard’s journey as a neurodiverse founder and the habits that support his wellbeing and productivity
• What conscious capitalism really means (and why it matters now)
• Why businesses must move beyond compliance toward regenerative models
• The rise of the circular and “pre-loved” economy
• How Play It Green helps companies create climate-positive pathways through simple, dopamine-boosting micro-actions
• Why education, transparency, and community-building drive real sustainability
• The relationship between leadership, productivity, and business impact

Key takeaway:

Momentum follows action — and even the smallest step can spark long-term cultural, financial, and environmental change.

Access Full Show Notes and Download the episode Transcript here: https://creatingcadence.co/ep90-richard-dickson-regenerative-business-impact/

Mich's Links:

• Cadence Catalyst Mastermind: cadence.kit.com/cadence-catalyst
• Creating Cadence: creatingcadence.co
• Mich’s Substack: creatingcadence.substack.com
• Mich’s book: thecadenceeffect.com

Podcast Sponsor Offer: Get 20% off Magic Mind productivity shots and 48% off subscriptions with my magic code "MICH20". Head to https://magicmind.com/MICH20 to get yours.

The Creating Cadence is edited on Descript and music for this season is from Blue Dot Sessions

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Nonie White joins Mich Bondesio to explore how wellbeing-led productivity and leadership fuels purposeful entrepreneurial performance.

In episode 89 we cover:

• What the “true cost” of entrepreneurship really looks like
• The burnout epidemic among female founders — and what drives it
• Key habits of founders who flourish: health, nature, joy, and community
• The science of positive psychology and its link to productivity
• Why wellbeing and performance are inseparable for sustainable success
• How leadership that prioritises energy and authenticity creates ripple effects across teams

Key takeaway:

We’re not productivity machines — we’re humans. When we prioritise wellbeing and meaning, we unlock the energy, clarity, and creativity needed for sustainable success.

Access Full Show Notes and Download the episode Transcript here: https://creatingcadence.co/ep89-nonie-white-redefining-entrepreneurial-success/

Mich's Links:

• Cadence Catalyst Mastermind: cadence.kit.com/cadence-catalyst
• Creating Cadence: creatingcadence.co
• Mich’s Substack: creatingcadence.substack.com
• Mich’s book: thecadenceeffect.com

Podcast Sponsor Offer: Get 20% off Magic Mind productivity shots and 48% off subscriptions with my magic code "MICH20". Head to https://magicmind.com/MICH20 to get yours.

The Creating Cadence is edited on Descript and music for this season is from Blue Dot Sessions

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.