If you’ve ever stared at your endless to-do list wondering what the hell to work on first, this is for you. In Part 1 of my CEO Schedule series, I’m walking you through the exact system I use to theme my days, work with my energy (not against it), and finally feel like the boss of my business again. No rigid time blocking. No burnout. Just structure with space—and a calendar that reflects the CEO you are.

Falling off track doesn’t mean you’ve failed—it means it’s time for a reset. In this no-BS guide, I walk you through my own mid-year reset: what worked, what didn’t, and how I rebuilt a system that actually fits my life (and capacity). If you’re a high-achiever who’s over the chaos, this is your game plan.

Get to know the Builder CEO persona, one of 6 CEO personas you can step into after you take my burnout quiz!

Dopamine isn’t the enemy — burnout is. Learn the difference between cheap and earned dopamine and how to rewire your nervous system for sustainable motivation and calm.

After years of refining my approach to weekly planning, I'm sharing my updated 2025 system that combines Notion and Google Calendar for realistic, burnout-proof productivity. This hybrid approach keeps me organized, prevents overwhelm, and ensures the perfect balance of productivity and white space—because true productivity isn't about doing more; it's about doing the right things at the right time.

In today’s episode, Ellyn sits down with confidence coach Elyse Conroy for a powerful conversation about the importance of redefining success and embracing imperfection. Together, they unpack how perfectionism and people-pleasing tendencies fuel burnout for high-achieving women. Elyse shares her personal journey from the corporate grind to launching her own coaching business, revealing how healing from burnout required a deep shift in her definition of success.