The Happy Stack Podcast is where leaders, entrepreneurs, and high performers come to level up their lives from the inside out. Hosted by Terri-Ann Richards, this show explores the habits, mindsets, and strategies that create lasting happiness, resilience, and fulfillment. With raw authenticity and practical insights, each episode delivers real stories, expert advice, and actionable tools to help you thrive—both personally and professionally. Because happiness isn’t found—it’s built. Let’s get stacking!
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The Happy Stack Podcast is where leaders, entrepreneurs, and high performers come to level up their lives from the inside out. Hosted by Terri-Ann Richards, this show explores the habits, mindsets, and strategies that create lasting happiness, resilience, and fulfillment. With raw authenticity and practical insights, each episode delivers real stories, expert advice, and actionable tools to help you thrive—both personally and professionally. Because happiness isn’t found—it’s built. Let’s get stacking!
It’s time we stop equating leadership with perfection. In this episode of The Happy Stack Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on the quiet burnout that comes from performative leadership—and offering a more sustainable, human way forward.
We explore what it truly means to lead with presence, not pressure; with curiosity, not control. I’ll walk you through the shifts I’ve made in my own leadership (and with my clients) to create trust, connection, and psychological safety—because leadership isn’t about being flawless. It’s about being real.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Perfection is not leadership—it’s armor
Teams don’t want polished leaders, they want present ones
Trust is the foundation of high performance, and it’s built through honesty
Curiosity creates psychological safety and opens up innovation
Compassionate leadership allows space for growth—for you and your team
Links and Resources:
Follow Terri-Ann Richards: https://terriannrichards.com/
The Happy Stack Newsletter: https://happystack.substack.com/
Success Takes Courage Book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Success-Takes-Courage-Inside-Out-Achievement-ebook/dp/B0BKWNT142
If this episode made you exhale and say, “Yes, finally,” share it with someone else who’s tired of leading like a robot.
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The Happy Stack Podcast
The Happy Stack Podcast is where leaders, entrepreneurs, and high performers come to level up their lives from the inside out. Hosted by Terri-Ann Richards, this show explores the habits, mindsets, and strategies that create lasting happiness, resilience, and fulfillment. With raw authenticity and practical insights, each episode delivers real stories, expert advice, and actionable tools to help you thrive—both personally and professionally. Because happiness isn’t found—it’s built. Let’s get stacking!
