Topic: Stop Performing Resilience: Burnout, Boundaries, and What Sustainable Leadership Actually Requires

Presenter: Trey Tippen, Psy.D, FirstHealth of the Carolinas

AM BEATS returns this quarter with a powerful and timely conversation for leaders, business owners, and professionals who are carrying more than ever. In a culture that often celebrates endurance over wellbeing, this session challenges the myth that resilience means “pushing through” at all costs.

Dr. Trey Tippen, a respected psychologist with FirstHealth of the Carolinas, will guide attendees through the realities of burnout, the emotional and physical toll of chronic overextension, and the hidden ways high‑achieving professionals perform resilience instead of truly experiencing it.

This session explores:

• Why burnout is rising even among strong, capable leaders
• How boundary erosion happens quietly in fast‑paced work environments
• What sustainable leadership actually looks like, beyond grit and grind
• Practical strategies for restoring balance, protecting mental wellness, and leading with clarity rather than depletion

Participants will leave with a renewed understanding of resilience as a practice, not a performance, and with tools to build a healthier, more sustainable approach to leadership and life.