In this episode of Barb’s FreshEyes, Jenn Garbach, CMO of PNC Bank, shares her experience leading through complexity and change—offering a behind-the-scenes look at how she defeats high-intensity burnout and self-inflicted pressure.

We explore how finding her "most calibrated version of myself" helped her elevate her performance as both a senior executive and a working mom, and what she learned about self-management and getting unstuck from a pattern of "burning at both ends."

Key Takeaways

Own the Pressure. Stop trying to operate at a "10 out of 10" in every dimension. The pressure is often self-inflicted, and acknowledging that fact is the first step to freedom.

Calibrate to Elevate. The path to success is constant recalibration, not perfect balance. When you prioritize yourself (the "oxygen mask"), you show up with more energy and focus at work and at home.

Use the Post-it Note Methodology. When you feel stressed, ask yourself: "What's the story I need to tell myself right now?" This conscious negotiation helps you manage energy flows and de-escalate stress immediately.

Resources

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenngarbach/https://www.pnc.com/en/personal-banking/brilliantly-boring.html

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How does a fierce, uncompromising drive coexist with the most loving heart? Tatyana Zlotsky, CEO of A Place for Mom (APFM), shares the defining moments of her journey—from immigrating as an 11-year-old girl from the Soviet Union to leading a mission-critical company through a global crisis.

Listen as she reveals the "immigrant's mindset" that fuels her relentless focus on a better future, how great leaders open the window of possibility for others, and why embracing "uncomfortable" is the key to continuous growth.

Key Resources

• Visit https://www.aplaceformom.com/

• Follow Tatyana Zlotsky on LinkedIn:

• • https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-place-for-mom/

Twitter/X https://x.com/aplaceformom

In this episode of Barb’s FreshEyes, Chris Marino, Senior Digital Marketing Leader at Google, joins Barb to tackle the ultimate leadership question: When you feel stuck, how do you find the courage to pivot and lead massive organizational change? Chris reveals how vulnerability and radical transparency are the keys to building lasting followership and accelerating toward your next big career goal.