EP 138 | How Interior Designers Can Avoid Burnout with Dr. Ganz Ferrance

November 11, 2019

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Are you ignoring the warning signs of burnout in your interior design business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon welcomes back Dr. Ganz Ferrance to discuss how designers and creative entrepreneurs can recognize burnout early, create healthier boundaries, and protect their emotional, physical, and mental well-being.

Drawing from insights in his book The Me Factor, Dr. Ganz explains why burnout often develops gradually and how self-awareness, boundaries, and intentional self-care can help interior designers maintain both personal wellness and professional success.

In this episode, we learn:
• How to recognize the early signs of burnout before they become overwhelming
• Why emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being all impact business performance
• How regularly asking “Is this working for me?” creates healthier self-awareness
• Why setting realistic boundaries is essential for long-term sustainability
• How social media overuse can contribute to stress and emotional exhaustion
• Why honesty with yourself is critical for personal and professional growth
• How healthier habits and boundaries improve creativity, leadership, and client relationships
• Why protecting your well-being is essential for building a sustainable interior design business

 

Design Intervention

Self-assessment, throughout the day, to determine how your feeling can help you spot the signs of burnout before they get too far along.

 

Take Aways

The Me Factor: Your Systematic Guide to Getting What the Hell You Want

 

Thank you to our amazing sponsor!

Registered Psychologist, Dr. Ganz Ferrance, is a Speaker, Author, and Coach. Since the early ‘90’s Dr. Ganz has been helping individuals, couples, families, and corporations beat BURNOUT reduce their levels of stress, improve their relationships, and enjoy more success.

Known for working with the toughest of the tough including hardened oil and gas workers, stressed out law enforcement officers, as well as battle tested CEOs and entrepreneurs, Dr. Ganz is truly a master at showing people in high stress occupations no-nonsense, practical strategies to stay focused, make healthy decisions under pressure and boost communication skills to reduce conflict during difficult situations.

www.askdrganz.com

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Legal Disclosure | This podcast is for educational purposes only and provides general business advice for interior designers and design professionals. It is not intended as individual legal, accounting, or professional guidance. Kimberley Seldon and Business of Design® make no guarantees regarding accuracy and are not liable for how information is used. Strategies shared may not apply to every situation—listeners should seek qualified legal, financial, or professional advice before making business decisions. References and resources mentioned may change over time.

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