From Burnout to Balance: How to Build a Business That Serves Your Life With Aaron Velky

In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Aaron Velky to explore a powerful approach to leadership and life design that goes far beyond business strategy. Aaron shares how high-performing founders and executives can reclaim clarity, purpose, and peace—not by doing more, but by restructuring their lives to align with what truly matters.

We dive into what it looks like to build an organizational chart not just for your company, but for your entire life. If you’ve ever felt like your business success is costing you your health, your relationships, or your joy—this is the conversation you need to hear.

🎯 In This Episode:

(00:00) Introduction to Aaron Velky and the core question: what do you really want?

(02:34) The problem with traditional business org charts and why they fail to support visionary founders.

(07:12) Aaron’s story of burnout and how he reclaimed clarity through re-prioritizing his life—not just his business.

(13:45) The "Whole-Life Org Chart" framework: building roles and boundaries around your personal needs.

(18:20) Practical strategies for integrating health, family, purpose, and business success.

(23:08) Why productivity hacks and delegation aren’t enough—and what to do instead.

(28:50) How to use this system to make better decisions, build stronger teams, and avoid visionary drift.

(34:17) Final thoughts: your business should support your life—not the other way around.

🎧 Listen now to discover how to reconnect with your vision, avoid burnout, and lead from a place of alignment and joy.