Human Performance at Work: How Women Leaders Can Thrive Without Burning Out

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Host Kelly Berry talks with Dr. Lauren Hodges about human performance, stress management, and leadership development. They unpack why women in leadership face higher burnout risk, the best and worst calendar habits, and how aligning values with work fuels sustainable results. Expect practical tools, clear next steps, and a few mindset shifts that stick.

Find Out:

• How human performance science designs a better week
• What stress management looks like for modern leaders
• Why women leaders face higher burnout and how to counter it
• Best and worst calendar tactics for high performance
• How to align values with workplace goals
• Whether data and “stress personalities” can guide habits

Links:

• Performance on Purpose
• Dr. Lauren Hodges on LinkedIn
• Performance on Purpose on Instagram
• Less Stress More Calm on Amazon
• Take the Stress Personality Quiz
• Discover Your Stress Personality Course

Chapters:
00:00 Self-Leadership and Women in Human Performance
01:30 Dr. Lauren Hodges on Building Performance on Purpose
04:16 What Is Human Performance Science?
07:17 How Sleep Affects Leadership and Cognitive Performance
10:32 Spotting Human Performance Issues in Organizations
14:32 Systems vs. Individuals in Performance Coaching
17:56 Women in Leadership: Burnout and Balance
22:50 Aligning Actions with Your Personal Values
27:35 Stories vs. Facts in Stress Management
31:01 Boundaries and Work-Life Integration
34:02 Mindset’s Role in Business Performance
36:13 Communicating with Different Leadership Styles
38:27 Time Management and the Power of Reflection
42:50 Discovering Your Stress Personality

Life Intended is a podcast and coaching platform for women who are ready to stop waiting and start leading. Co-hosted by Kelly Berry and Sadie Wackett, each episode explores self-leadership, identity, emotional wellness, and living with intention.

About Kelly Berry
Kelly Berry is a strategic business leader, coach, and founder of Life Intended. She helps women build clarity, confidence, and alignment in life and work. She enjoys spending quality time with her husband American entrepreneur Nick Berry and daughter Vivienne. Her life is a testament to the power of resilience and intention.
🔗 kellyberry.info | @lifeintendedpodcast

About Sadie Wackett
Sadie Wackett is a C-suite HR executive, certified coach, and co-founder of Life Intended. She supports women through leadership transitions, self-trust, and personal transformation. Sadie is originally from the UK and now lives in South Florida with her husband, daughter and dog, Pickles.
🔗 sadiewackett.com | LinkedIn

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