Episode Summary:
In this solo episode—recorded in the new EBL studio—Stacy Gissal pulls back the curtain on the last six months: the messy middle, the near-quit, and the decision to re-energize Evolve Beyond Limits around one core insight—stress isn’t the villain; complacency is. She traces 16 years of work across physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health to reveal how EBL now helps leaders live in their Stress Sweet Spot and strengthen six essential Leadership Disciplines: Vitality, Clarity, Presence, Courage, Authenticity, and Vulnerability.
You’ll learn:
- Why “stress is information” (and how complacency—not stress—is the real antagonist)
- The six root-cause stressors and how they map to the six Leadership Disciplines
- The principle “you will always fall to your weakest discipline”—and how to find yours
- What’s changing at EBL, and three ways to engage (DIY, 1:1 coaching, team experiences)
- What’s coming next: EBL Core Values, plus Work Smart, Play Hard with Andrew
Key Takeaways:
- Re-energizing beats restarting: most “new beginnings” are a recommitment to what matters.
- Stress is a blueprint for growth—decode it to see what must shift (habits, boundaries, beliefs).
- Focus where you’re weakest first; strength there lifts everything else.
- Leadership is multi-dimensional: body, mind, emotions, spirit/energy.
- Great leaders don’t just rise; they create ripples across teams, families, and communities.
Quotes Worth Sharing:
- “Stress is not the enemy. It’s the signal that something needs to change.” – Stacy Gissal
- “I wasn’t embarrassed by what I built—I was embarrassed that I stopped.” – Stacy Gissal
- “We don’t need more leaders in survival mode; we need grounded, heart-centered leaders.” – Stacy Gissal
- “You will always fall to your weakest discipline—so strengthen that one first.” – Stacy Gissal
The Six Leadership Disciplines (and their root-cause stressors):
- Vitality ← Physical Health
- Clarity ← Mental Health
- Presence ← Relationship with Time
- Courage ← Avoidance & Procrastination
- Authenticity ← Confidence & Self-Belief
- Vulnerability ← Trust & Surrender
Connect + Continue the Work:
- Explore episodes & tools: Evolve Beyond Limits Podcast
- Work with EBL: DIY via the pod & workbook • 1:1 coaching with Stacy • Team workshops (email to inquire)
- Say hi on LinkedIn and get daily “Question of the Day” prompts
- Bring this to your org or leadership team: stacey@evolvebeyondlimits.com (teams) | chelsea@evolvebeyondlimits.com (general)
