What if slowing down didn’t mean falling behind—but leading better?

Lauren St. Germain, keynote speaker and leadership facilitator, joins Lauren Beane to share how burnout at 30 forced her to rethink everything she believed about success, ambition, and performance. From climbing quickly in corporate finance to realizing she had lost her zest for life, Lauren’s story is a powerful reminder that external success doesn’t always equal internal fulfillment.

Together, they explore why “fast” has become the default speed for high performers—especially women—and how developing what Lauren calls slowdown skills can actually sharpen leadership, clarity, and impact. This conversation dives into rest, reflection, and celebration as essential leadership skills, not rewards you earn after pushing yourself to the brink.

If you’ve ever felt like you need to keep proving yourself, sprinting to the next milestone, or waiting until you finally feel ready to slow down, this episode will challenge that belief—and remind you that you’re already ready enough to choose a pace that supports both your goals and your wellbeing.

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