Navigating Leadership Burnout
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Stephanie Green, founder of HealthBridge Consulting, shares her journey from 25 years in healthcare leadership to entrepreneurship after hitting burnout and receiving a life-changing ADHD diagnosis at age 49.
• Reaching a breaking point at age 50 when comparing her life to her mother's cancer diagnosis at the same age
• Realizing her leadership position as Chief Operating Officer wasn't bringing fulfillment despite achieving career goals
• Late-life ADHD diagnosis providing context for lifelong struggles and workplace challenges
• The problem with traditional burnout advice focusing on self-care activities rather than addressing root causes
• Why leadership development fails when it only focuses on performance metrics rather than human connection
• The importance of creating psychological safety in teams where vulnerability is rewarded
• How hierarchical power dynamics affect communication even in small business settings
• Practical techniques for encouraging open dialogue and honest feedback in teams
• The unique challenges of leading small, tight-knit teams while maintaining appropriate boundaries
If you're experiencing constant overwhelm, remember it's not normal, and there is a way out. Organizations that aren't investing in leadership development should start now—it's where success truly lies.
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Chapters
1. Meeting Stephanie Green (00:00:00)
2. From Healthcare Leader to Entrepreneur (00:01:53)
3. The Wall: Hitting Career Burnout (00:06:52)
4. ADHD Diagnosis and Workplace Authenticity (00:13:14)
5. Building Psychological Safety in Teams (00:18:52)
6. Leadership in Small Businesses (00:31:46)
7. Episode Closing and Invitation (00:48:18)
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