Leading with Heart: Melissa Hurrington on Burnout, Boundaries, and Putting People Over Profit

What happens when a high-performing leader realizes success is coming at the cost of their own well-being?

In this powerful episode of Because People Matter, Dr. Helen Fagan sits down with Melissa Hurrington, CFO and VP of Operations, for a deeply honest conversation about leadership, burnout, and the courage to change. Melissa shares her journey from prioritizing performance and productivity to redefining success through boundaries, self-awareness, and a people-first philosophy.

From a pivotal moment of tough feedback that reshaped her leadership to a life-altering experience with clinical burnout, this episode explores what it really means to lead with heart—not just for others, but for yourself.

If you’re a leader navigating pressure, growth, or the challenge of balancing ambition with well-being, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends.