Burnout Proof Leadership: Shift Your Identity, Develop New Skills & Leverage Workplace Tensions to Unlock your Next Level

Are you leading on empty—constantly pushing, but quietly wondering how long you can keep going without burning out?

In today's chaotic and ever-changing leadership landscape, burnout isn’t just a possibility—it’s becoming an inevitability. But it doesn’t have to be your story. This episode is for high-achieving leaders who are ready to protect their energy, embrace a stronger leadership identity, and build burnout-proof leadership s...

Are your Black Friday choices quietly shaping your leadership identity and the future of your community?

As the holiday shopping frenzy hits its peak, this episode dives into a powerful leadership polarity—global versus local economies—and how your decisions as a leader and consumer reflect deeper values, drive systemic impact, and even contribute to burnout if left unexamined. Whether you're leading a team or filling your cart, you...

What if you could work fewer hours and actually lead more effectively?

Leaders’ today are burning out while chasing outdated definitions of productivity and success. This episode invites you to challenge those norms and reclaim your leadership identity—not by doing more, but by thinking differently.

• Discover how shifting your mindset can open doors to a 3-day work week without sacrificing results.
• Learn actionable techniques t...

Are your leadership skills ready for a world where change is constant and burnout is lurking around every corner?

In today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world, many leaders struggle to stay relevant while maintaining their well-being. This episode explores why mastering your humanity—not just your technical skills—is the future of leadership. If you're feeling the tension between innovation and human connectio...

Are your leadership skills fueling your success—or feeding your burnout?

Many high-performing leaders unknowingly tie their worth to constant achievement and external validation. This episode challenges that narrative by exploring how redefining your leadership identity around the concept of “enoughness” can create space for sustainable growth, authenticity, and well-being—both personally and professionally.

• Discover why “enoughn...

What if the secret to preventing burnout and enhancing leadership skills lies in working less — but smarter?

As leaders grapple with hybrid schedules, energy dips, and rising burnout, a new approach is gaining traction: microshifting. This episode explores how leaders can evolve their leadership identity by balancing flexibility with accountability, and how rethinking work hours could unlock higher performance and well-being for tea...

Are your leadership skills strong enough to protect you—and your team—from the hidden dangers of burnout?

Many leaders assume burnout is just about feeling tired, but as today’s conversation reveals, it’s a multi-layered challenge that can silently erode your effectiveness, your relationships, and even your leadership identity. Whether you’re managing a team or trying to sustain your own energy, understanding the “burnout pie” could...

What if the tension in your leadership partnership isn’t the problem—but the key to your success?

Whether you're co-leading a team or project, navigating a shared leadership role can feel like walking a tightrope. Communication gaps, avoided tension, and neglected partnership growth often lead to burnout or failure. This episode breaks down how to turn those common pitfalls into pathways to more aligned, energized, and resilient co-...

What if the bravest leadership move isn’t powering through, but admitting you’re close to burnout — and asking for help?

If you’re juggling leadership at work with heavy life demands (caregiving, family transitions, big projects), this episode speaks directly to you. Michelle’s raw, real story about moving her mother to assisted living shows how micro-stresses quietly accumulate, undermines focus and patience, and then suddenly hits...

Do you really know what a polarity is—and why it's critical to your leadership success?

Many leaders unknowingly treat polarities as problems, choosing one value over another—only to end up overwhelmed, frustrated, or burned out. This episode breaks down the concept of polarity and reveals why mastering this dynamic tension is essential for developing a resilient leadership identity and avoiding burnout.

• Discover the difference b...

Have you ever climbed the leadership ladder, only to wonder why your success feels more draining than fulfilling?

Many leaders and entrepreneurs push for growth only to find themselves overwhelmed, burned out, or out of alignment with their original vision. This episode we talk to Joe Patneaude and explore how redefining your leadership identity and making small but powerful shifts can help you grow in your role without losing yours...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the speed of AI, shifting workplace norms, and the pressure to transform everything—without burning out?

In a world racing toward innovation, many leaders are caught between doing what's always worked and the urgent need for bold transformation. This episode dives into Brene Brown’s keynote insights from the 2025 Fast Company Innovation Festival—revealing how leaders can navigate today’s most pressing ...

Do you ever find yourself drowning in responsibilities yet still saying, “I’ve got it” when someone offers help?

If you’ve been conditioned to believe that asking for help makes you look weak, you’re not alone. This episode reveals why that belief is silently fueling burnout and limiting your leadership skills—and what you can do to flip the script for more impact and sustainability.

• Discover the three hidden drivers that keep le...

How can you lead through mass layoffs without burning out your team—or yourself?

With rising layoffs across industries, leaders are navigating increased pressure with fewer resources. This episode zeroes in on a powerful leadership polarity—Mission and Margin—and shows how an imbalance can damage both organizational impact and team well-being. If you're feeling squeezed, this conversation will help you avoid burnout while staying tr...

Are you caught in the hustle culture trap—grinding harder but feeling like you’re drowning instead of moving forward?

In this episode, Stephen Puri—Hollywood veteran turned tech founder—shares what he’s learned from leading high-pressure teams in film studios and startups about where hustle helps, where it hurts, and how leaders can protect themselves from burnout. If you’ve ever wondered how to sustain peak performance without sacr...

Happy World Mental Health Day 2025.

Are you giving so much to others that you’re running on empty — and wondering if real leaders are supposed to feel this drained?

In this Polarity Spotlight episode explores one of the most overlooked challenges in modern leadership — the false choice between caring for yourself and caring for others. If you’ve ever questioned how to stay connected, effective, and mentally healthy without burning ou...

Do you ever feel like your endless lists and color-coded planners are actually making you more overwhelmed instead of more effective?

Many leaders believe that more organization tools will solve their stress, but the truth is that without the right routines, even the best systems leave you drained and reactive. If you’ve been struggling with burnout or feel like you’re constantly “firefighting” through your day, this episode will sh...

Have you ever worked with a leader who could crack the perfect joke one moment and command respect the next?

Finding the right balance between humor and gravitas is one of the most overlooked yet powerful ways to strengthen leadership identity. Many leaders default to seriousness, especially in uncertain times, but too much gravitas risks disconnection and burnout. On the other hand, humor—when used well—can build trust, increase re...

What if the key to avoiding burnout and becoming a stronger leader was hiding in how you delegate—and what drives you to keep saying "yes"?

If you’re juggling too many responsibilities and wondering why you’re inching toward burnout despite your best intentions, this episode is for you. Our guest, Dallas Burnett, shares his personal journey from burnout to breakthrough and introduces a leadership methodology that transforms delegati...