Even the most experienced professionals in the AEC industry—people who manage complex projects and navigate high-stakes deadlines—still struggle to hold their boundaries. It’s not a time management issue. It’s a culture, communication, and identity issue.

In this episode, Jeff and Rachelle explore why boundaries feel so elusive, even for high performers. They dig into how people-pleasing, perfectionism, and unspoken team norms wear down even the clearest intentions. From vague client expectations to the “hero” mentality of being the one who always steps in, AEC professionals are often rewarded for boundary-breaking behavior—and punished (implicitly or explicitly) for pushing back.

You’ll hear real-world examples, practical communication scripts, and a mini coaching framework to help redefine boundaries not as limitations—but as strategies for aligned leadership and long-term sustainability.

Whether you’re burned out from always being “the fixer,” or just need a better way to protect your time and energy, this episode will help you reflect, reset, and reinforce what matters most.

Join us monthly on Burnout Banter as we showcase and share the stories and insights of marketing professionals and technical teams in the construction industry. We aim to shed light on issues such as miscommunication and burnout. Please email us any burning questions you would like us to answer at [email protected]