In episode two of the four-part Summer Somatic Reset series, Sarah explores how high-performing leaders can shift from leading through scarcity and fear to embodying leadership rooted in safety and abundance. She unpacks the common traits of many high achievers, how the drive to succeed often stems from survival instincts formed in childhood, the toll this can take over time, and how parts work and nervous system regulation can pave the way for sustainable leadership.
Through practical somatic tools and real-life examples, Sarah offers a path to more life-giving leadership rooted in nervous system regulation, nourishment, and the steady presence of your adult self. Whether you’re leading a company or your own healing journey, this episode will help you shift from striving to thriving so you can lead without sacrificing your wellbeing!

Episode Highlights:

• [00:00] The journey to life-giving high-performance leadership
• [01:25] What it looks like to be a high achiever
• [06:01] How striving protective parts drive high achievers
• [12:44] What happens when protective parts become problematic
• [14:17] How constant striving adversely impacts ourselves and others
• [18:45] Learning to lead from our adult selves, not our younger parts
• [22:44] How to reparent our younger parts and retrain our nervous systems
• [25:45] The importance of prioritizing nourishment, even when it’s challenging
• [32:33] Other focus areas for high achievers, like learning to rely on others
• [35:26] Why people are drawn to regulated leaders
• [40:00] Question 1: Feeling in your power and not getting derailed
• [45:19] Question 2: Starting, running, and sustaining a successful business
• [50:54] Question 3: Navigating imposter syndrome from a somatic perspective

Enter the Summer Somatic Reset Giveaway:

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