Today, my guest is Casey Van Zandt, one of my mastermind clients, and a very successful consultant based in L.A. Casey started off as a part of the corporate world, and was very driven to achieve impressive results and career success. However, she struggled with work-life balance for a long time before she finally realized, and admitted, that she’s a workaholic, in 2011.

In today’s world, addiction to work is more common than we would think. As with any other addiction, there are many different layers to it, and different people deal with and approach it differently. Casey talks about recognizing addiction to work, and balancing and managing that addiction.

After developing a serious stress rash from working too hard, Casey realized she had to slow down. She left her corporate career to focus on pursuing her dream of becoming a yoga teacher. However, the universe had other plans for her, and when she was offered her first big consulting role, she took it. Currently, Casey combines consulting, coaching and digital courses with the work she does around work-life balance. Her mission? Showing others they can have success without burning out.

Casey has added on to her consulting practice by diversifying into the online sphere. She wants to create products to serve her existing client base, and open up to new potential clients in getting her message to a bigger audience. She shares how coaches can add more consulting strategies too!

This episode is perfect for someone who has a tendency to overwork or someone who is seeking work-life balance!

Key Takeaways:

[:20] Jessica is almost 39 weeks pregnant! She talks about some of the things that have changed recently.

[1:05] Jessica introduces her guest for this episode — Casey Van Zandt.

[3:10] Casey talks about her journey in her career — did she always know she was going to be an entrepreneur, or did she just somehow end up there?

[4:50] When did Casey come to the realization that there had to be an easier way?

[9:03] Being a workaholic and enduring immense levels of stress to achieve career goals is not something uncommon, but is also not something really talked about. How many people suffer through this?

[11:41] There is a fine line between doing what you love passionately, and having an addiction. There are also different layers to addiction, so what’s important is finding that balance and managing it.

[13:33] Casey talks about her transition from the corporate world to being a consultant. It wasn’t a typical active transition, but has led her to being exactly where she wants and needs to be, in her career journey right now.

[20:10] Casey has created some online programs, such as the Social Media Detox and Mindful Hustle. She shares a little about her process of moving into the online world from a mere consulting position.

[22:00] Casey’s first online product was based on her clients’ struggle with social media addiction, and her programs are designed for clients to have lifetime access.

[24:51] What are some tips that Casey has for people looking to change, but aren’t exactly sure how to go about doing it?

[30:00] Balance isn’t just a hobby, or just putting your technology away, or just meditating in the morning. It’s present throughout the day in your energy levels!

[30:35] Casey has another tip: When taking a vacation, really unplug to recharge, and stay recharged for a longer time!

[33:25] Casey’s tips are practical and easy to incorporate into your daily life!

[35:07] Casey is going to be launching her program, The Mindful Hustle, again soon. She tells us more about it.

[38:51] Casey leaves us with some words of wisdom: 1) Be open and embrace things as they come to you, even if they're not what you were expecting. 2) Be humble, and stay grounded.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Casey Van Zandt

Casey Van Zandt on LinkedIn

The Social Media Detox

The Mindful Hustle