Beyond the Grind: Erin Stafford on Achieving Success Without Burning Out

In this episode of The Big Success Podcast, Erin Stafford dives into the high-achiever mindset—and how it can quietly lead to burnout. Drawing from her own journey as a speaker, marketer, and author of The Type A Trap, Erin reveals how she redefined success beyond job titles and hustle culture. She shares candid insights on failure, identity, and the importance of mental health, while offering strategies for building a career (and life) that’s driven but sustainable. If you’ve ever chased goals at the expense of your wellbeing, this episode is your wake-up call to succeed smarter—not harder. About Erin Stafford: Erin Stafford is a speaker, strategist, and author of The Type A Trap. Known for her bold insights and unstoppable drive, Erin helps high achievers shift from burnout to balance without giving up their edge. With a background spanning fashion, journalism, marketing, and media, she’s mastered the art of reinventing success on her own terms. Through her speaking and coaching, Erin empowers professionals to perform at a high level—without running themselves into the ground. Learn more: https://erinstafford.com/ About Brad Sugars Internationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That’s why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone. Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/ Learn the Fundamentals of Success for free: The Big Success Starter: https://results.bradsugars.com/thebigsuccess-starter