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In this episode of The Corporate Burnouts, hosts Mandy Holt and Mandy Alt tackle one of the most underestimated career game-changers, soft skills. Building on last week’s conversation about personal branding and digital identity, this episode dives deeper into how your communication style, adaptability, empathy,and emotional intelligence can be the difference between staying stuck in burnout and stepping boldly into your next opportunity. 

The Mandys share real-world examples from their own careers, showing how success in any industry, whether corporate, creative, or entrepreneurial, comes down to your ability to lead, connect, and collaborate. They discuss the soft skills that matter most in 2025, why they’re often more important than hard skills, and how to identify and showcase your natural strengths on your resume, in interviews, and across your online presence. 

In this episode of The Corporate Burnouts, Mandy Holt and Mandy Alt dive deep into one of the most overlooked parts of any career transition, your personal brand and digital footprint. Have you ever Googled yourself? What shows up might surprise you and what’s missing might matter even more.

From understanding your online presence to shaping the narrative of your professional reputation, this candid conversation explores how to prepare for your next chapter before you ever turn in your resignation.

The Mandys break down the emotional and strategic sides of leaving a corporate job gracefully, building a personal brand that aligns with your future goals, and making sure your online identity reflects who you truly are. You’ll hear real stories from their own journeys leaving corporate life, including what they wish they’d done sooner to build credibility, expand their network, and create an authentic online story that opens doors instead of closing them.

In this episode of The Corporate Burnouts, Mandy Holt and Mandy Alt take a deep dive into what it really means to get comfortable outside your comfort zone, in business, relationships, and life. From Boston adventures and family updates to fear, growth, and the “never say never” list, this conversation blends laughter, vulnerability, and hard-won wisdom. The Mandys talk openly about how stepping into discomfort leads to growth, how fear and courage always arrive together, and why staying “fine” is often the biggest trap we fall into in both corporate life and personal relationships.

They share powerful stories of quitting corporate jobs, building businesses, and public speaking fears, all illustrating how true growth happens when you stop chasing control and start chasing courage. You’ll hear relatable insight on imposter syndrome, the illusion of safety in the workplace, the fear of judgment, and the surprising joy that comes when you say yes to something new. Whether you’re stuck in a corporate rut, afraid to make a big move, or just craving inspiration to shake things up, this episode is your reminder that courage creates transformation.

In this episode of The Corporate Burnouts, Mandy Holt and Mandy Alt sit down with special guest Amanda Hausmann, an attorney-turned-tech founder who left behind a high-powered corporate career to create MomMoment, an innovative app helping moms balance work, family, and personal well-being. Amanda shares her powerful journey from law school and in-house counsel roles at AAA and Nationwide, to leading major teams at BJC Healthcare, and finally to making the bold decision to walk away fromburnout and build her own business.

This candid conversation dives into the realities of working moms, stay-at-home moms, and mom guilt, exploring how women are redefining what it means to succeed both at home and in the workplace. From the pressures of raising young children while managing corporate demands, to thegrowing trend of moms leaving the workforce, Amanda opens up about the moment that changed everything for her and how she turned pain into purpose with a community-driven platform.

Burnout isn’t just about feeling tired, it’s a mentalhealth crisis that impacts millions of professionals across corporate life, entrepreneurship, and leadership roles. In this episode of The Corporate Burnouts, hosts Mandy Alt and Mandy Holt welcome international guest Lauren Davis, a clinical psychologist and workplace mental health coach from South Africa. With over two decades of experience,Lauren helps leaders and organizations build healthier workplace cultures that protect capacity, prevent exhaustion, and prioritize mental well-being.

Together, we unpack the reality of burnout beyond the buzzword. Lauren explains why burnout often looks like depression, anxiety, or even PTSD, and why it takes years, notweekends, to recover. We explore the hidden cost of hustle culture, why mental health days should be treated like sick days, and how leaders can shift from surface-levelperks to real systemic change. This conversation dives into practical strategies for recognizing early warning signs, the role of therapy and coaching in recovery, and how to set boundaries that stick, even if it means having tough conversations with your boss.