You’re not just busy.

You might be self-soothing.

In this episode, we explore a quiet but powerful truth: busyness can feel productive, responsible—even admirable—but sometimes it’s a way to avoid discomfort.

If your calendar is always full…
If slowing down makes you uneasy…
If rest feels earned instead of allowed…

This conversation is for you.

We’ll talk about why high performers often default to staying busy, what that protects, and what becomes possible when you stop using productivity as emotional armor.

Because sometimes the hardest change isn’t doing more.

It’s doing less — and sitting with what comes up.

Key Takeaways:

• Busy isn't the same as productive
• High performers often use motion to avoid emotion
• If slowing down feels uncomfortable, that discomfort might be information
• Productivity can become identity and that makes change harder
• Awareness creates choice

If you’re ready to examine what’s underneath your productivity patterns, let’s talk.

Episode 31: What Kind of Leader Do You Want to Be?

Have you ever paused to define the kind of leader you want to be—not the one your title expects or your company rewards, but the one that reflects your values and vision?

In this episode:

• The 3-word leadership motto that has shaped my journey

• Why defining your leadership identity brings clarity and confidence

• A simple but powerful exercise to guide your next leadership evolution

• The difference between reactive leadership and intentional presence

Whether you’re leading a team, a project, or your own life—this episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and choose on purpose.

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If you ever find yourself working harder each day but not really moving the needle, feeling stretched thin by endless meetings, or stuck re-solving the same problems, you’re not alone—and you might be running on a path that leads straight to burnout.

In today’s conversation, I’ll walk you through the telltale signs that you’re trapped in growth mode, and why simply grinding harder isn’t a sustainable solution. I’ll share stories from my own coaching clients and personal journey, highlighting real-world shifts that help leaders move into a place of sustainable impact. We’ll explore how to make decisions faster, delegate more effectively, and build the kind of emotional capacity needed to support yourself and your team—without having to keep piling on more hours or stress.

If you’re ready to stop just “getting by” and start multiplying your impact (without multiplying your exhaustion), you’re in the right place. Let’s figure out how to transition your leadership from growth to scale—and reclaim your energy, clarity, and long-term influence. Let’s get started!

What You’ll Learn:

• 5 signs you’re stuck in growth mode (and how to recognize them)

• Why more effort isn’t the solution—it’s the problem

• The mindset shift every leader must make to scale their impact

• How to build emotional capacity and lead without doing everything yourself

• How to give meaningful feedback (without emotional baggage)

Client Stories Inside:

• Matt: The overwhelmed leader juggling global expansion and team drama

• A business owner stuck in indecision around her “best and final offer”

If You’re Asking:

• Why am I working harder but getting less done?

• Why is delegating so hard?

• How can I stop being the bottleneck?

…you’re in the right place.

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