Welcome to Year 3 of our Summer Series—and this time, we're going all in on what it means to become an H2 Leader: someone who is both healthy and high impact.
In this kickoff episode, Jonathan and Alan introduce the theme for the summer, reflect on past unhealthy and high-impact seasons of their own leadership, and share why this H2 tension is so important in today's fast-paced world.
You’ll get a clear picture of what this series will cover—and how you can follow along to grow in your leadership without burning out.
🔑 Key Topics Covered:-
What is an H2 Leader—and why is it so hard to be both healthy and high impact?
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How success creates more options—and why options without boundaries are dangerous
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Why burnout and overachievement often masquerade as productivity
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Why designing your leadership around your unique wiring is essential
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The power of seasons, filters, and healthy teams to sustain long-term leadership
This episode includes 3 powerful questions to help you activate what you’re learning:
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What does health look like for you this summer?
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What does high impact mean in your current season?
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What would it look like to commit to this journey over the summer?
Grab a journal, take 10 quiet minutes, and start answering these. These aren’t just questions—they’re the map for becoming an H2 Leader.
Links + Resources:The Sabbatical Journey Field Guide (on Amazon) → https://a.co/d/haM9rSR
The Sabbatical Journey Learning Experience (Self-Paced Course) → https://www.sabbaticalcoachinggroup.com/sabbaticaljourney
FREE Whitepaper: Sabbaticals & Leadership (Harvard-backed research) → https://www.sabbaticalcoachinggroup.com/why-leaders-need-sabbaticals-harvard-research
The Right Side Up Journal (Stay Forth) → https://a.co/d/fUaXcFh A purpose-driven journal created from hundreds of hours of coaching to help leaders align daily actions with long-term goals. Designed for just 10 minutes a day, this tool blends intentional planning, personal development, and reflection to build sustainable momentum. Available in paperback, hardcover “Adventure Edition,” and digital format.
What’s Next:This summer series will explore the core characteristics of an H2 Leader in short, practical episodes you can apply immediately. Topics include:
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How to build healthy rhythms
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Leadership boundaries
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Personal sustainability
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Strategic rest (and yes, sabbatical!)
Each episode is built for reflection, activation, and longevity in your leadership.
Welcome to the H2 Leader Summer Series. Let’s get after it.
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