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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

Are you leading at full speed, yet quietly edging closer to burnout without even realizing it?

In today’s fast-paced world, leaders and entrepreneurs are constantly navigating pressure, expectations, and hidden microstressors that quietly drain ener... more

Have you ever felt like succeeding in your business means failing your family?

If you're a driven leader building a business while trying to stay present for your family, you know the constant tension—feeling pulled in two directions, questioning if... more

Are you unknowingly becoming the biggest bottleneck in your own business?

If you're a driven founder or leader, you’ve likely felt the pressure of doing everything yourself—believing it’s faster, better, or necessary. But that “I’ll handle it” minds... more

What if your burnout isn’t from doing too much but from trying to force balance in a world designed for natural balance and flow?

If you’ve ever felt pulled between your business, team, and personal life—never fully present in any of them—you’re not... more

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Recent Guests

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
Dr. Tracy Brower
PhD sociologist studying community happiness and the future of work; VP of Workplace Insights at Steelcase; Forbes contributor
Steelcase; Forbes
Episode: Burnout and Loneliness are on the Rise — The Connection-Driven Leadership Skills You Need NOW to Avoid Burnout - with Dr. Tracy Brower
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
Charlène Gisèle
Former big law litigator turned clinical hypnotherapist and health coach specializing in burnout prevention and peak performance for lawyers and corporate leaders.
Gisèle Coaching
Episode: Two New Leadership Skills to Burnout-Proof Your Life with Charlène Gisèle

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.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 States4 months ago
  • Worth it

    Imagine getting all the info you need as you’re sitting there over a cup of tea with really friendly and wise people who get it … that’s what this podcast is like!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jennahsn
    United States7 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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Talking Points

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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.
How to Rebuild Your Leadership Identity After Burnout - with Olympic Champion Samantha Livingstone
Q: Did you experience burnout as an athlete, and how did you navigate it?
She recalls visiting darkness during intense training, the need for internal skill-building beyond mentoring coaches, and later embracing tools like somatic work and compassionate practices to prevent burnout.
How to Rebuild Your Leadership Identity After Burnout - with Olympic Champion Samantha Livingstone
Q: Tell our listeners a little bit about your story and what you've learned as an Olympic champion.
Livingstone describes her journey from dreaming in sports to achieving Olympic success, the toll of constant high-intensity training, and the shift toward a more human-centered leadership approach fueled by mindfulness, self-compassion, and learning to coexist with adversity.
Why Ignoring Bullying & Incivility Within Your Team Is a Fast Track to Burnout — And What to Do About It with Dr. Renee Thompson
Q: What is the practical first step a department can take to start hardwiring a healthier culture?
Define a clear leader vision for a healthy culture, create a compact of professional behaviors with the team, and socialize it at every meeting as a non-negotiable standard.
Why Ignoring Bullying & Incivility Within Your Team Is a Fast Track to Burnout — And What to Do About It with Dr. Renee Thompson
Q: What makes bullying and incivility in healthcare uniquely harmful compared to other industries?
They directly impact patient safety and outcomes, and they drain leaders' energy by creating a culture where management is overwhelmed by conflict rather than focused on care.

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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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2. Samantha Livingstone
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4. Tyler Dunagin
5. Dr. Renee Thompson
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7. Greg Weinger
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