In this compelling episode of Mind Over Masculinity, executive coach Yosi Kossowsky brings 30+ years of leadership experience to an unfiltered conversation about the mental cost of success. From CTO roles to global leadership positions, Yosi has seen how unchecked pressure silently erodes resilience—especially for men. Together, we unpack how traditional ideas of strength and performance often fuel burnout and why emotional literacy and neuroscience-based tools are critical for sustained well-being. If you're a high-performing leader struggling to hold it all together, this episode offers not just validation—but actionable ways to realign with purpose, health, and humanity.

About the Guest:
Yosi Kossowsky is an executive coach with over 18 years of coaching experience and more than 30 years in high-level global leadership roles. His career spans CTO and Senior Director positions, and today, he empowers leaders to transform how they lead—through intentionality, authenticity, and neuroscience-driven strategies. His coaching emphasizes resilience without self-abandonment, especially for men navigating the emotional toll of modern leadership.

Key Takeaways:

• Burnout is often mistaken for commitment—especially by men raised to prioritize providing over processing.

• Resilience isn’t inborn—it can be rewired through mindfulness, neuroscience, and emotional awareness.

• Leadership doesn’t require self-sacrifice. Aligning values with daily behaviors creates sustainable impact.

• Emotional literacy is vital in transforming toxic leadership cultures, especially in male-dominated spaces.

• If you wake up dreading the day, it’s time to seek support—this is not a weakness but a strategic decision.

Connect with Yosi Kossowsky:
Reach out via LinkedIn – his most active platform for insights, updates, and coaching inquiries.

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