The Art of the Healthy Hustle – Redefining Success Without Burnout

Series 2
Written By Rocelyn Fandino

“Fortune favours the brave.” – Nicky Miklos-Woodley

In this energising and honest conversation, Kerryn Powell is joined by business coach, TEDx speaker, and author of Healthy Hustle, Nicky Miklos-Woodley, to unpack the pressure-packed world of hustle culture and reimagine what success can look like.

Nicky shares her personal journey from corporate burnout to building a thriving business founded on intentionality, boundaries, and joy. She offers real-life examples, tools like her “decision triage” system, and practical strategies that help business owners and professionals check in with themselves, keep their energy in check, and still succeed—without sacrificing health, relationships, or purpose.


Together, Kerryn and Nicky explore:

  • The unspoken toll of hustle culture

  • Why burnout isn’t the only red flag

  • How to define your own version of success

  • Tips for having brave, compassionate conversations about work addiction

  • Creating micro-moments of peace that transform your day

  • Why your why matters more than your to-do list

  • Whether you’re feeling the weight of “go-go-go,” or you're already questioning the way you've been working—this episode offers a powerful, refreshing shift.




Key Learnings:

1. Burnout is a signal, not a badge.
Nicky’s story shows how ambition without boundaries can derail even the most driven professionals—and how recognising early signs can lead to transformation, not failure.

2. Define YOUR version of success.
Success is personal. Don’t default to society’s version. Ask: What do I truly want? What will my eulogy say—tenacity or time well spent?

3. The ‘Healthy Hustle’ is still hustle—just intentional.
This isn’t about doing less—it’s about doing what matters most. Nicky’s weekly “Hustle Health Check-In” and decision triage are excellent tools for staying aligned.

4. Small changes compound.
Micro-moments (like 60-second mindfulness breaks) and “soulful Sundays” might seem small, but they build resilience and well-being over time.

5. Courage drives change.
Saying “no” to overwork, setting boundaries, or even initiating tough conversations at home or work takes guts. But, as Nicky puts it: “Fortune favours the brave.”

6. Mindset shifts are the real needle-movers.
Behind every overworker is often an ingrained belief—about success, worth, or identity. Lasting change begins by challenging those patterns.

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