From Burnout to Purpose: Winston Clements on Redesigning Life on His Terms

What if burnout wasn’t the end — but the beginning of designing a life entirely on your own terms?

In this episode, Erica Sosna sits down with Winston Ben Clements — global speaker, resilience coach and inclusion advocate — to explore how a shift from a tech career to the speaking stage became not just a career pivot, but a whole new way of living.

Winston shares candidly about navigating corporate environments as a disabled professional, the early signs of burnout, and the pivotal moment he realised he wanted a different kind of life. From building speaking skills at Toastmasters to standing on a TEDx stage, Winston’s story is a powerful example of designing work around strengths, purpose, and true impact.

They discuss the challenges of rebuilding in a new country, the surprising link between creativity and confidence, and why empathy and inclusive thinking are vital parts of thriving workplaces — and thriving lives.

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✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why burnout can sometimes be a hidden career gift

• Winston’s transition from computer science to keynote speaking

• How environments — not just mindsets — shape success

• The impact of early encouragement and creativity on career confidence

• The ripple effect of inclusive workplaces and storytelling

• Reflections on redesigning work to fit who you really are, not just what you can do

🎧 Whether you’re pivoting careers, starting again in a new environment, or simply rethinking what fulfilment looks like, this episode offers hope, encouragement and sharp insight into what’s possible.

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🔗 Links & Resources:

• Connect with Winston Ben Clements on Instagram and LinkedIn

• Connect with Erica Sosna on LinkedIn

• Find out more at The Career Equation website

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