Description

Episode 122

Most founders don’t have a strategy problem. They have a boundary problem. Stephanie McAuliffe explains why your habits, your pace, and your energy set the rules for everyone around you. If you improve how you present yourself, your team starts moving faster.

About the Host:

Jamie Shanks, the creator and CEO of Get Levrg and host of Outsource to Profit, has over two decades of experience in entrepreneurship and agency management. Throughout his career, he has successfully established and expanded multiple businesses, all while helping business leaders achieve growth through strategic delegation and outsourcing. Jamie engages in open, honest conversations with fellow founders, executives, and trailblazers, sharing valuable insights on scaling businesses, effective leadership, and building robust companies.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamestshanks

Stephanie B. McAuliffe is the Founder & CEO of The Way of the Diamond Warrior. After 27 years on Wall Street, Stephanie now works with conscious leaders to help them clear the blocks that are holding them back from their transformation, so they can stand in their true power and lead with clarity.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebmcauliffe/

Episode Summary:

Jamie and Stephanie dig into why so many founders struggle to set boundaries and how that lack of structure quietly drains focus, energy, and trust. Stephanie explains why overcommunication feels safe, why context switching destroys productivity, and how childhood patterns often shape leadership behavior. They break down the mindset shift founders need, the skill of giving others their lane, and the power of not taking things personally. This episode offers practical steps founders can take to reclaim their time, protect their energy, and establish a healthier rhythm with partners, teams, and customers.

What You'll Walk Away With:

• A simple way to set boundaries that actually stick.
• A clearer mind so you can focus on what matters.
• Tools to stop micromanaging and trust your team.
• Calmer response to daily stress and triggers.
• Healthier work rhythm that supports long-term growth.

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