When a series of difficult life experiences left psychologist Valerie Ling suffering from burnout – she knew it was time to get help in her business.
And so began the growth of a busy psychology practice called the Centre for Effective Living. In this episode Valerie – who’s now an expert in the treatment and prevention of burnout – tells the story of her lifelong entrepreneurship streak – and her passion to build organisations that make the world a healthier, happier place.
(This two-part series continues next episode, where Valerie shares her expert advice on burnout in business.)
Key Moments
- 03:29
“I didn’t even know what psychology was…” Valerie undertakes a double degree in Law and Psychology. - 06:09
Valerie’s entrepreneurial streak surfaces at age nine. - 07:17
By age 13, Valerie has started her own small enterprise teaching music. - 08:12
Valerie ‘meets a boy’, moves to Singapore to start a family – and begins practising psychology. - 09:45
Burnout hits Valerie, she resigns from her job and suffers a terrible grief. - 13:43
Back in Australia with young children, Valerie opens her own clinic. - 16:39
Valerie develops a regular reflective practice to maintain her own mental health and begins proactively building a healthier, more sustainable business model. - 22:13
The story behind the ‘Centre for Effective Living’. - 28:19
What Valerie has learnt about marketing.
Learn More
- For more about Valerie or to see her resources on burnout, follow her on:Youtube | Facebook | Linkedin | the Dr Burnout Podcast | or her website, ValerieLing.com.
- More about Valerie’s psychology practice, The Centre for Effective Living
- Explore all episodes of Getting to the Heart of Business
