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

Dr. Tracy Christopherson and Michelle Troseth
Leadership
Polarity Intelligence
Burnout
Work-Life Balance
Leadership Development
Personal Development
Entrepreneurship
Leadership Skills
Mental Health
Burnout Prevention
Productivity
Emotional Intelligence
Leadership Identity
Self-Awareness
Psychological Safety
Time Management
Career Growth
Professional Development
Stress Management
Mindset

Have you hit a plateau in your leadership journey, feeling overworked and unsure how to break through? You’ve climbed the ranks, but despite your hard work you’re not advancing and you’re battling stress and decision-fatigue leaving you uncertain about your next step. Burnout Proof Leadership is your go-to podcast for shifting your leadership identity, refining your leadership skills, and using po... more

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Latest Episodes

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Recent Guests

Brett McDermott
Keynote speaker and leadership communication expert
Episode: Avoid Founder Burnout by Adding Charisma to Your Leadership Toolbox and the Unexpected Way You Can Show Up Powerfully When It Matters Most – with Brett McDermott
Dr. Kate Lund
Clinical psychologist, keynote speaker, resilience expert
Speaker/Author
Episode: How to Avoid Burnout by Using This Secret Method to Become an Unstoppable Resilient Founder - with Dr Kate Lund
Saul Cohen
Experienced accountant, acquisitions adviser, and advocate for entrepreneurship
Episode: The Most Important Leadership Identity Shift You Need to Overcome the Entrepreneurial Grind and Avoid Burnout- with Saul Cohen
Samantha Livingstone
Olympic gold medalist, high-performance consultant and educator
Independent / Speaker and Consultant
Episode: How to Rebuild Your Leadership Identity After Burnout - with Olympic Champion Samantha Livingstone
Tyler Dunagin
Entrepreneur, inventor, and operator building businesses that solve real world problems
Independent entrepreneur
Episode: Trapped in the Business You Built? How Entrepreneurs Burnout & Leadership Skills That Will Reduce it with Tyler Dunagin
Dr. Renee Thompson
CEO and founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute
Healthy Workforce Institute
Episode: Why Ignoring Bullying & Incivility Within Your Team Is a Fast Track to Burnout — And What to Do About It with Dr. Renee Thompson
Curtis Sprouse
Seasoned executive and serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in the Fortune 500 pharmaceutical, biotech, and health care industries.
Episode: Why Understanding Burnout Science Is Your Lifeline to be a Thriving and Resilient Leader — with Curtis Sprouse
Greg Weinger
Expert on leadership for introverts, advocating for their strengths to be recognized
Powerful Introvert Leadership
Episode: The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Quiet Leadership Skills with Greg Weinger
Dr. Ron Stotts
Transformational coach, author, and speaker
Episode: Conscious Leadership Skills as a New Burnout Cure — Dr. Ron Stotts Explains

Hosts

Michelle Troseth
Co-host and polarity expert; co-author and leadership coach focused on polarity intelligence and burnout prevention.
Tracy Christopherson
Co-host and polarity expert; experienced facilitator and author focused on leadership and organizational change.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • Real conversations that matter

    Burnout is a huge issue facing organizations today. I appreciate the honest conversations that give inspiration and real tools to increase sustainable leadership impact.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marc A12
    United Statesa month ago
  • A Smarter, Sustainable Path to Leadership Growth

    Burnout Proof Leadership offers such a refreshing and much-needed perspective for leaders who feel stuck or stretched too thin. I love how it goes beyond traditional leadership advice and brings in tools like polarity intelligence to navigate real-world challenges with more clarity and ease. It’s practical, insightful, and a powerful guide for growing as a leader without burning yourself out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steph Kwong
    United States2 months ago
  • Great hosts !!

    I was recently a guest on the show and I was so impressed with the level of preparation they did before the episode. They asked really unique and excellent questions that allowed me to give action based answers that could really benefit the audience. Cannot recommend enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brett McDermott 1
    United States2 months ago
  • Exceptional Podcast!

    Tracy and Michelle are world-class hosts that know how to go beyond the surface to a depth that offers real value and transformation. The conversations are natural and the insights are drawn out in an authentic, relatable manner. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jay_Abbasi
    United States2 months ago
  • Very relevant

    This episode really resonated. Honest about burnout without being heavy, and practical about what leaders can actually do. I came away with a useful reframe for how I think about energy and capacity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PattyF831
    United States5 months ago

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The show is described as warm, relatable, and grounded in real-world leadership challenges.
Guests and conversations are perceived as insightful, energetic, and value-driven for ongoing leadership growth.
Listeners praise actionable, practical leadership tips that can be applied quickly.

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Avoid Founder Burnout by Adding Charisma to Your Leadership Toolbox and the Unexpected Way You Can Show Up Powerfully When It Matters Most – with Brett McDermott
Q: What is charisma and how did you become a charisma thought leader?
Charisma is the blend of projecting confidence and generating human connection, built through practicing a series of skills rather than a single innate trait; Brett's journey grew from real-world leadership in New York City and refining how confidence and connection work in tandem.
How to Avoid Burnout by Using This Secret Method to Become an Unstoppable Resilient Founder - with Dr Kate Lund
Q: What guidance would you give to caregivers and parents facing stress in addition to running a business?
The advice emphasizes modulating the stress response, communicating needs authentically, and maintaining a dynamic balance by prioritizing essential self-care activities and sharing responsibilities.
How to Avoid Burnout by Using This Secret Method to Become an Unstoppable Resilient Founder - with Dr Kate Lund
Q: What are your thoughts about micro stressors and how they affect long-term resilience?
She notes that micro stressors accumulate over time and that a consistent practice like the relaxation response helps people modulate their reactions and navigate ongoing stress more effectively.
How to Avoid Burnout by Using This Secret Method to Become an Unstoppable Resilient Founder - with Dr Kate Lund
Q: So the first thing we want to ask is kind of what led you to focus on creating strategies to optimize your mind, right?
Kate explains that her drive comes from her own childhood experiences with hydrocephalus, which motivated her to pursue psychology and resilience work to help others move through challenges and avoid burnout.
How to Rebuild Your Leadership Identity After Burnout - with Olympic Champion Samantha Livingstone
Q: What advice would you give leaders facing burnout today?
Recognize early warning signs, practice mindful self-compassion, separate identity from achievement, and use a 'both/and' framework to stay connected to self while pursuing growth.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on leadership vitality and sustainable performance, with a clear emphasis on preventing burnout through polarity thinking. Across recent episodes, hosts explore balancing competing poles like intensity vs. sustainability, action vs. reflection, and efficiency vs. authenticity, applying practical frameworks to real-world leadership challenges in fast-moving environments. Guests and discussions often surface actionable tools for maintaining energy, improving team culture, and making strategic pivots without sacrificing well-being. A standout throughline is turning workplace tensions into growth opportunities, aided by a coaching style that blends warmth, pragmatism, and evidence-based approaches.

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4. Samantha Livingstone
5. Tyler Dunagin
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