Purposeful Leadership Workshop: Empowering Leaders to Address Burnout with Choice, Intention, Purpose

On October 26, 2024, leaders across various industries participated in the Purposeful Leadership Program, an introspective experience designed to help leaders address burnout with choice, intention, and purpose.

The Purposeful Leadership Program was led by one of our Immersion Program coaches, Rahul Khatod, and his partner, Yuwen Chu, experts with over 20 years of coaching experience. The workshop created a safe and supportive space for leaders to pause, take stock across multiple life domains, and identify mindsets, behaviors, and triggers that were contributing to their stress and burnout. Through individual reflections and collaborative conversations, participants connected and learned from each other, gaining new insights and practical strategies to refocus on what’s most important in their lives.

“Three hours seemed like a lot to commit to, but the time flew by! So worth it to learn something so significant about myself.” 

 “I discovered something about myself that drives nearly everything I do, as well as my relationships.” 

Participants began the workshop by setting an intention of curiosity and non-judgment as they explored their challenges. Through reflective exercises and discussions, participants started recognizing that they were “not alone in their burnout”. This fostered a sense of connectedness, belonging, and mutual support in the group.  

As the session unfolded, participants honed in on one area of life to address, examining how their reactions to stressors might be compounding their burnout. They were given tools to identify triggers and acknowledge their own contribution to the situation, without judgment. One pivotal part of the workshop was discovering how small adjustments—such as taking a pause—could influence their reactions and shift energy toward more empowering behaviors.

By the end of the workshop, each participant left with a commitment to a personalized “pause” technique as a way to transform how they show up and respond to stressful moments. The program offered practical next steps for those who wished to continue their journey of self-discovery and change.

With a 100% recommendation rate, the Purposeful Leadership Program has created a foundation for leaders to approach burnout with greater choice, intention, purpose. This workshop is a springboard in supporting leaders to thrive in all areas of life—not just at work.

Stay tuned for future program offerings from Yuwen and Rahul. Sign up to stay informed about Purposeful Leadership’s upcoming events. For questions, please contact purposeful.leadership.program@gmail.com.