In this episode of The Beauty in the Mess, Michele talks with David Lederman, a speaker, author, and executive coach, who helps high-achievers find real fulfillment without burning out.

After years leading in the tech world, David hit a breaking point trying to live up to all the advice about how to “do it all.” Be ambitious but stay calm. Lead selflessly but take care of yourself. It sounds doable—until you actually try to live it. That struggle nearly cost him everything, but it also pushed him to find a better way.

David spent eight years diving into neuroscience, psychology, and ancient wisdom to figure out how peace and purpose fit into modern life. Now, through his coaching and his upcoming book Trust Life?, he teaches people how to align what they do with who they really are—what he calls the Zone of Fulfillment.

This conversation gets real about burnout, paradox, and how to finally feel grounded even when life’s moving fast.

 [00:02:20] When success stops feeling successful

 [00:06:20] The contradictions that drain high-achievers

 [00:10:20] The moment David hit burnout and what changed

 [00:14:20] How neuroscience and ancient wisdom overlap

 [00:18:20] What fulfillment really looks like today

 [00:23:20] The 4 Life Paradoxes explained

 [00:27:20] The “Zone of Fulfillment” and how to find it

 [00:33:20] Learning to trust life again

 [00:38:20] Behind his upcoming book and TEDx Talk

 [00:42:20] Final thoughts on slowing down to move forward

✨Connect with David Lederman:

· Website: https://magicandawe.com/

· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davelederman/

· TEDx Talk: https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/59230?utm_source=chatgpt.com

· Book: Trust Life?

✨ Connect with Michele Simms:

• Website: thebeautyinthemess.com
• Instagram: @the.beauty.in.the.mess
• Facebook Group: The Beauty in the Mess Podcast

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