Overwhelmed as a manager? Leadership doesn't have to feel this heavy. Desiree Petrich shares one mindset shift to release pressure, beat burnout, and lead with clarity + energy into 2026
Last week we unpacked the 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership. Today? We close the year simpler: one word to lighten your load as a new manager.
If leadership feels overwhelming right now, you're not alone. Managers often carry too much: expectations to be everything to everyone, 110% performance, juggling work + home. It builds to manager burnout, resentment, drained confidence.
In this You're the Boss, Now What? episode, I share release - the mindset shift that drops unhelpful commitments without adding more to-do's. No fixing yourself. Just letting go.
You'll Walk Away With:
Slow down, reflect, enter 2026 lighter. Perfect for coaching for managers, imposter syndrome in leadership, and new manager tips.
Reflection Questions from the Episode:
Connect: Follow on LinkedIn for leadership overwhelm tips, team dynamics, work boundaries, better management without burnout.
Resources:
Primary Keywords: Coaching for Managers, Leadership Podcast for New Managers, How to Be a Better Manager, Imposter Syndrome in Leadership, New Manager Tips
Secondary Keywords: Manager Burnout, Leadership Overwhelm, How to Lead Without Burning Out, Boundaries at Work for Managers, Confidence in Leadership
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