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The Leader You’re Becoming

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32 episodes

3 weeks ago

In this episode of The Leader You’re Becoming, we break down what it really takes to recover from burnout — and why the first step has nothing to do with your workload, your meetings, or your company. We start with you: your body, your nervous system, your baseline capacity… long before we ever talk about work. You’ll learn: Why burnout recovery begins with your physical and emotional foundationHow the HALT framework (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) reveals your true state of depletionThe impa...

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In this episode of The Leader You’re Becoming, we break down what it really takes to recover from burnout — and why the first step has nothing to do with your workload, your meetings, or your company. We start with you: your body, your nervous system, your baseline capacity… long before we ever talk about work. You’ll learn: Why burnout recovery begins with your physical and emotional foundationHow the HALT framework (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) reveals your true state of depletionThe impa...

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Entrepreneurship

Episodes (20/32)

The Leader You’re Becoming

How to Beat Burnout at Work - Starting with You

In this episode of The Leader You’re Becoming, we break down what it really takes to recover from burnout — and why the first step has nothing to do with your workload, your meetings, or your company. We start with you: your body, your nervous system, your baseline capacity… long before we ever talk about work. You’ll learn: Why burnout recovery begins with your physical and emotional foundationHow the HALT framework (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) reveals your true state of depletionThe impa...

3 weeks ago

8 minutes

The Leader You’re Becoming

When Leadership Burnout Makes You a Stranger to Yourself

In this episode of The Leader You’re Becoming, we explore what happens when leadership burnout makes you unfamiliar to yourself — when your patience fades, your confidence dips, your reactions surprise you, and your strengths feel temporarily out of reach. You’ll learn: Why burnout affects your identity, not just your energySigns you’re operating in survival mode rather than from your true leadership selfWhat’s actually happening in your nervous system when you “don’t feel like you”How to re-...

3 weeks ago

8 minutes

The Leader You’re Becoming

"I Have No Time to Get Work Done”

If you’ve ever said, “I feel like I have no time to get work done,” this episode is for you. Most leaders don’t lack time — they lack control of their time. Between constant meetings, rapid-fire questions, and being the person everyone goes to for decisions, it’s easy to feel like your entire day is spent reacting instead of leading. In this episode, we break down: Why your role naturally attracts interruptionsThe hidden habits that make your calendar unmanageableHow meetings multiply in uncl...

4 weeks ago

8 minutes

The Leader You’re Becoming

The Difference Between Busy Leaders and Effective Leaders

Most leaders feel busy — but not effective. And there’s a reason: what looks productive at the surface level often isn’t the work that actually moves a team or company forward. In this episode, we break down the difference between performative productivity (full calendars, fast responses, constant doing) and true leadership productivity — the kind that creates clarity, momentum, and leverage. You’ll learn: Why busyness drains your leadership impactThe high-leverage work leaders should s...

1 month ago

8 minutes

The Leader You’re Becoming

How Leadership Burnout Impacts Your Nervous System

Burnout isn’t just exhaustion — it’s your nervous system signaling that something about the way you’re working isn’t sustainable. In this episode, we break down what’s actually happening inside your body when leadership stress goes unchecked, why it impacts your clarity and decision-making, and how to restore your capacity so you can lead with more steadiness and presence. In this episode, you’ll learn: How chronic activation and responsibility push leaders into sympathetic overdriveWhy burno...

1 month ago

8 minutes

The Leader You’re Becoming

A Quick Grounding Reset for Leaders

The difference between regular stress and nervous system burnout Why your system gets stuck in fight-or-flight without you realizing it Real-life signs you may be dysregulated: exhaustion that rest doesn’t fixirritability + emotional reactivitypoor focus or spiraling thoughtswaking up tiredfeeling disconnected from yourself or others“waiting for the other shoe to drop”✨ Lead Better 1:1s, Team Meetings & More with these FREEBIES Practical guides, toolkits, and resources for leading better ...

1 month ago

8 minutes

The Leader You’re Becoming

How to Set Boundaries at Work (And What They Actually Are)

In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we’re breaking down one of the most misunderstood leadership tools: boundaries. Most people think boundaries are harsh, rigid, or confrontational. They’re not. Boundaries are clarity — about your capacity, your focus, and how you work best. And when leaders model them, they create healthier, more sustainable teams. You’ll learn: What boundaries are (and what they are absolutely not)How boundaries shift culture, not just calendarsSimple scripts fo...

1 month ago

8 minutes

The Leader You’re Becoming

How to Build Your Own Personal Curriculum for the Quarter

Most adults approach growth in a chaotic way — saving articles they never read, bookmarking videos they never watch, and buying courses they never finish. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we walk through a more intentional approach: designing your own quarterly personal curriculum. Inspired by creators like Arabella Touchstone and the rise of “DIY learning semesters,” this episode shows you how to pick a theme, curate your core materials, add supportive electives, build in refle...

1 month ago

8 minutes

The Leader You’re Becoming

How to Build Your Personal Board of Directors (And Who Should Be On It)

Behind every great leader is a circle of people who challenge them, ground them, and help them see what they can’t see on their own. Most leaders try to shoulder everything themselves — but the strongest leaders build a system around them. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we break down how to design your own personal board of directors, and the six types of people every leader should have in their corner. What We Cover • Why leaders need a personal board — not just mentors • How...

1 month ago

8 minutes

The Leader You’re Becoming

Why Leadership Feels So Lonely — And How to Fix It

“It’s lonely at the top” isn’t just a cliché — it’s the structural reality of leadership. The higher you rise, the fewer people you can talk to honestly. Your circle shrinks, your guard goes up, and the pressure to hold everything for everyone else grows heavier. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we break down why leaders feel so alone, what’s actually happening beneath the surface, and how to build the support systems you need to stay grounded, connected, and human. We explore: ...

1 month ago

8 minutes

The Leader You’re Becoming

A Meditation for Burnout

Feeling depleted, overwhelmed, or past your limit? This special guided meditation episode is designed for leaders who are moving too fast, carrying too much, or running on fumes. Take five minutes to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and reset your internal system. Whether you’re listening during a commute, between meetings, or at the end of a long day — this is a moment of breath, grounding, and clarity for when you’re burnt out or on the edge of it. ✨ Lead Better 1:1s, Team Meetings &...

1 month ago

8 minutes

The Leader You’re Becoming

When to Coach, When to Manage, When to Direct

Most leadership problems aren’t about what needs to get done — they’re about how you’re leading while it gets done. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we break down one of the most underrated skills in management: knowing when to coach, when to manage, and when to direct. You’ll learn: The core differences between directing, managing, and coachingWhy leaders often default to the wrong modeHow to choose the right approach based on the person and the momentA simple 3-question diagnostic ...

1 month ago

8 minutes

The Leader You’re Becoming

The Real Reason Leaders Feel So Alone — and How to Fix It

Being told you have to lay someone off is one of the hardest moments in leadership — especially when the decision wasn’t yours. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we walk through how to approach that moment with clarity, steadiness, and humanity. You’ll learn what to do immediately after you’re informed, how to prepare yourself and the conversation, and how to support both the departing employee and the team that remains. What We Cover • Why your first step is getting clarity — not reac...

1 month ago

8 minutes

The Leader You’re Becoming

How to Create a Layoff Policy

Layoffs are one of the hardest responsibilities leaders face — emotionally, operationally, and culturally. But the worst time to design a layoff process is in the middle of one. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we walk through how to build a layoff policy that is structured, transparent, and deeply human. You’ll learn the essential components every organization should document long before a workforce reduction becomes necessary, including: What We Cover • Why clarity and criteria matt...

1 month ago

8 minutes

The Leader You’re Becoming

How to Fire someone nicely

Firing someone will never be easy — but it doesn’t have to be messy, confusing, or demeaning. As a leader, how you handle a termination says as much about you as it does about the person leaving. Done poorly, it damages trust across the team. Done well, it preserves dignity, clarity, and respect. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we walk through how to prepare, what to say, and how to follow through when you need to let someone go. You’ll learn: Why preparation and process matter (and ...

3 months ago

8 minutes

The Leader You’re Becoming

Team Meeting Topics That Actually Matter

Most team meetings are a waste of time. Too much status reporting, not enough substance. But when done right, meetings are one of the most powerful tools a leader has — a chance to align priorities, clear obstacles, and fuel momentum. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we break down the five topics that make team meetings matter. You’ll learn how to: Refocus your team on what actually matters this week or quarterUse meetings to clear bottlenecks instead of creating more noiseCelebrate p...

3 months ago

8 minutes

The Leader You’re Becoming

How to Tell an Employee They’re Not Ready for a Promotion

One of the hardest conversations for any leader: telling a motivated employee they’re not ready for a promotion. Done poorly, it kills motivation. Done well, it creates clarity, direction, and trust. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we break down how to handle this conversation step by step — from understanding your company’s promotion process, to giving clear and actionable feedback, to mapping out a development plan that keeps ambition alive. You’ll learn how to: Explain...

3 months ago

8 minutes

The Leader You’re Becoming

Is it normal to feel resentful as a manager?

Resentment is one of leadership’s hidden emotions — and most managers feel it at some point. The key isn’t to pretend it isn’t there. The key is to use it as a signal. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we explore: Why resentment shows up in management rolesThe three root causes: unclear expectations, unbalanced effort, and unspoken boundariesThe harm resentment creates when it lingers unaddressedPractical ways to reset expectations, redistribute effort, and set boundariesHow to treat r...

3 months ago

8 minutes

The Leader You’re Becoming

What Boundaries Really Mean for Leaders

Most leaders think boundaries are rules you hand down to other people. But in reality, boundaries aren’t about controlling others — they’re about creating clarity for yourself. They protect your time, your access, and your energy, so you can lead with steadiness instead of depletion. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we explore: The biggest misconceptions about boundaries in leadershipWhy boundaries aren’t rigid walls, but flexible tools for clarityThe cost of leading without boundarie...

3 months ago

8 minutes

The Leader You’re Becoming

How to Stop Overthinking Every Leadership Decision

Overthinking feels like diligence, but it’s actually a leadership trap. The more you loop on a decision, the more energy you drain, momentum you lose, and confidence you erode — in yourself and in your team. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we break down what overthinking really is, why it’s harmful, and how to stop it. You’ll learn three simple shifts to cut through analysis paralysis, move forward with clarity, and reclaim your mental energy for the leadership work that matters most...

3 months ago

8 minutes