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Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#230 Reach Top 5% Leadership PerformanceMost leaders work harder when results stall. The top 5% do something different.In this episode, Dex explores the habits, mindset shifts, and practical changes that separate exceptional leaders from the crowd. Through real client examples, you'll discover how better leadership doesn't come from more effort, but from removing obstacles, improving people skills, increasing energy, and creating stronger systems that make success easier and more sustainable.When you lead from awareness, authenticity, and courage, you stop trying to earn leadership and start embodying it. Ask Dex AI Coach "What's the quickest way to...
2026-06-2414 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#229 How to Get Your Team to Succeed Without YouStop being the hero, start building heroes.The strongest leaders aren't the ones who solve every problem. They're the ones who develop others to solve problems without them.In this episode, Dex explores why high-achieving professionals often become the bottleneck in their teams, the hidden costs of being indispensable, and five practical ways to build ownership, initiative, accountability, and leadership capacity in others, for a team that excels.----------------------------------- Resources:Leadership Performance Coaching https://go.dexrandall.com/leadershipDex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. F...
2026-06-1714 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#228 How to squeeze 30% more discretionary effort out of your teamDiscretionary effort is the gap between what people have to give and what they choose to give. Research consistently shows that most leaders are leaving 20–30% of their team’s capacity on the table — not because of skill shortages, but because of environment.In this episode, we draw on six of the world’s most influential thinkers on leadership and performance to give you a practical, layered framework for unlocking the effort your team already has inside them.The question isn’t how to push people harder. It’s how to create the conditions where they choose to gi...
2026-06-1022 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#227 10X - How to Lead BiggerLeadership growth isn't about working harder. It's about thinking bigger. MUCH bigger.In this episode, Dex shares five practical shifts that help professionals and leaders create more influence, impact and freedom at work. Learn how to take ownership of your future, define a compelling direction, stop wasting energy on other people's opinions, focus on your highest-value contribution, and communicate in a way that consistently produces results.If your career feels stalled, pressured or smaller than it should be, this episode offers a different path forward.Refs:10x is Easier Than 2X, Dan...
2026-06-0319 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#226 The Fatal Mistake Of Being Too AvailableIf your success comes from technical excellence but also being dependable, capable, and always available, this episode is for you. Dex explores how chronic overload quietly erodes clear thinking, emotional regulation, creativity, and decision quality in high performers. Modern work culture rewards urgency and over-functioning, but the future belongs to leaders who can stay calm and think strategically under pressure. Learn the practical shifts that restore energy, authority, perspective, and sustainable high performance, so you can excel and be recognised for it in the years ahead. ----------------------------------- Resources:Leadership Performance Coaching https://go.d...
2026-05-2718 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#225 Neuroscience Proves These Leadership Habits Damage Your BrainYour leadership habits are reshaping your brain right now — for better or worse. Dex breaks down the neuroscience behind five common leadership behaviors that damage brain health.High performers often normalize habits that steadily erode their sharpness, resilience, leadership presence, and even future cognitive health — while still believing they’re “doing what it takes.”-How chronic stress shrinks the brain’s decision-making centers-Why overwork initially improves performance before turning destructive-The link between leadership stress, cortisol, memory loss, and emotional reactivity-How sleep deprivation impairs empathy, judgment, and cognitive function-Why decisio...
2026-05-1325 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#224 Best Way to Fix BurnoutBurnout doesn't fix itself — and changing jobs won't solve it either. In this episode, Dex breaks down the three core drivers of burnout (exhaustion, fed up, and anxious), why high achievers are most vulnerable, and the precise internal shift that makes lasting recovery possible.Why burnout is skyrocketing — and who's most at riskThe 3 things being stripped from high performers: efficacy, belonging, and performanceWhat separates people who burn out from those who don'tHow to fix exhaustion, fed up, and anxious — practicallyWhy championing yourself is the foundation of recovery🔗 Ready to recover? leadership.dexrandall.com----------------------------------- Resources:Leader...
2026-05-0631 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#220 ADHD as a Leadership SuperpowerListen if you’ve ever wondered why you perform best under pressure, struggle with consistency, or feel like your focus doesn’t always match your ambition.In this episode, Dex explores a common but often unspoken pattern among high-performing leaders — traits associated with ADHD — and how they show up in leadership, performance, and burnout.This is not about diagnosis. It’s about recognising a leadership operating style, understanding its strengths, and learning how to work with it more effectively.Dex walks through: Why this pattern shows up in high achievers ...
2026-03-2510 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#218 The 5 Leadership Skills That Matter Most in 2026What will leadership actually look like in 2026?Technology is accelerating everything, but the leaders who win won’t simply be the most technical or the fastest decision-makers. They’ll be the ones who know how to lead people well in an environment of constant change.In this episode, Dex Randall breaks down five leadership traits that separate high-performing leaders from the rest: human-centred performance, AI fluency, disciplined focus, decisiveness under pressure, and the ability to create purpose and meaning for teams.Because while AI may scale systems, great leadership still scales people—and trust...
2026-03-1113 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#217 CORTISOL CRISIS: Chronic stress, health and agingDex Randall explains how chronic stress keeps the body in survival mode through ongoing cortisol activation, damaging brain function, health, and longevity even when you feel “fine” today. He contrasts normal stress (fight/flight followed by reset) with chronic stress (no reset). Over the long term, stress dysregulates the nervous system, increases inflammation, accelerates aging, and is linked to diseases including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, depression, and neurodegeneration. He outlines strategies to re-regulate the nervous system at work (boundaries, priorities, stopping after hours) and at home (morning daylight, movement, eating early, delaying caffeine, slow bre...
2026-03-0427 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#216 Understanding Anxiety in under 10 minutes Anxiety is not a flaw — it’s a future-focused alarm system that can become a learned habit in the brain and body. In this fast, practical episode, Dex breaks down what anxiety really is, why it becomes chronic, and the hidden loops that keep it alive. You’ll learn why logic alone can’t switch it off, what makes it addictive, and how early environments shape your threat response. Most importantly, discover simple, real-time ways to calm your nervous system, regain sovereignty, and retrain your brain for safety, connection, and grounded leadership — at work and at ho...
2026-02-2509 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#215 Willpower Doesn't Make New Habits StickWhat if high-performance habits didn’t require more willpower?Learn a practical 5-step system for leadership change—starting with identity, shrinking habits into micro-behaviours, engineering your environment, rewarding consistency, and focusing on one keystone habit that creates a ripple effect.Stop forcing new behaviours and start becoming the leader your goals demand.Fasttrack your leadership skills with Dex AI Coach: https://app.coachvox.ai/share/DexRandallSubscribe for more leadership and burnout recovery insights → https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7393784577229709312 Join the Leadership Development Program: https://go.dexrandall.com/leadership...
2026-02-1819 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#212 Leadership from the Gap vs the GainJanuary optimism fades fast.Goals wobble. Energy drops. And that familiar voice shows up: “I should be further along by now.”In this episode, Dex explores why high-achieving leaders often get stuck leading from the Gap — measuring themselves against a moving ideal — and how shifting to the Gain changes performance, energy, and impact without relying on willpower.This is a grounded conversation about leadership, not a hype-up.In this episodeWhat “the Gap” is and why high performers live thereHow self-criticism quietly drains leadership energyWhat “the Gain” look...
2026-01-2120 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#211 Fix Your Leadership Blind SpotsEvery leader has blind spots. Not because they’re careless or incompetent — but because they’re human.In this episode, Dex shares a formative leadership mistake from early in his career and uses it to unpack how beliefs, biases, and unexamined assumptions quietly shape leadership decisions. Often at a cost.You’ll explore why blind spots exist, how they show up under pressure, and the practical signals that tell you when one is running the show. Dex also explains why self-awareness alone isn’t enough — and how coaching (human and AI) can help you see what you lit...
2026-01-1517 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#210 You Don’t Need a New Year - You Need a New StandardIf you’re back at work and already quietly overloaded — you’re not broken.January often pretends everything resets, while your nervous system, responsibilities, and expectations clearly don’t.In this episode, Dex explores why high-performing leaders don’t need new goals, more effort, or a “new you” — they need a new standard.Drawing on Dan Sullivan’s concepts of The Gap and The Gain and 10x thinking, this episode reframes overwhelm, pressure, and ambition — and shows how leadership energy is restored by raising standards, not expectations.In this episode, you’ll learn:
2026-01-0810 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#209 Why Caring Leaders Create Better OutcomesThis Christmas Day episode is a quieter, more reflective conversation about leadership that actually works — especially in high-pressure environments like healthcare.Dex is joined by Dr Joshua Hartzell, retired US Army Colonel, physician, and author of A Prescription for Caring in Healthcare Leadership.Josh has spent 25 years in military medicine and leadership training. His message is simple and deeply relevant at this time of year:Take care of your people. They will take care of the mission.In this episode, we talk about:Why caring leadership is not “soft” — it’s effectiv...
2025-12-2540 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#208 Leading Without PermissionMost leaders think they need authority to act — but real leadership begins when you give yourself permission to move. In this episode, we explore how to drop imagined judgement, stop waiting for endorsement, and step into decisive, high-impact leadership.What we cover:Drop the "hairy eyeball"Own your authority instead of waiting for itAnchor in your highest-value contributionGive yourself the green lightExperiment and iterate without perfectionReflect on impact — not opinionMini-Exercises You Can Use Today: • Ask: “Is this judgement real or imagined?” • Declare: “I lead here.” • Identify the two highest-impact...
2025-12-1806 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#207 Invisible Leadership The High Impact Low Stress ApproachIn this episode, I share a personal story about leading from behind in a small, entrepreneurial tech team. The team was fragmented, underperforming, and in constant conflict with other departments — a quiet war in full swing.I walk through how I:Connected with each team member to understand strengths, weaknesses, and ambitionsStabilised fragile IT systems and workflows without fanfareBuilt trust, morale, and cross-team collaboration quietlyTurned invisible leadership into tangible resultsWe also explore practical reflection questions and steps any leader can use to reduce friction, unite teams, and lead with high im...
2025-12-1111 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#206 The Days of the Lone Wolf Are OverSummary In this episode, we break the spell of the “lone wolf” identity — the myth that high performers must grind alone, stay stoic, and win through self-sacrifice. We explore why this model silently burns people out, why it’s collapsing as a leadership archetype, and what replaces it: inner partnership, genuine support, and a way of working that restores energy instead of draining it.What We Cover – How the lone-wolf philosophy sneaks into high-stakes careers – The quiet suffering that looks like competence from the outside – Why burnout isn’t weakness — it’s...
2025-12-0409 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#204 Will ChatGPT solve your burnout?You will discover what ChatGPT says are the essential skills and practices needed for professional burnout recovery.I review ChatGPT's suggestions, enhancing them with my own insights from 10,000 client sessions. You will learn the importance of deep self-awareness, stress management, emotional resilience, and setting boundaries, in the context of your own personality and experiences. Then compare it with the general advice offered by large language models.Finally, I'll introduce Dex AI Coach, a personalized AI tool trained on my own successful methods, offering personalised responses for those battling burnout.If this sparks your...
2025-11-2028 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#203 Trapped in the Shame Spiral of isolation and self-abandonmentWhen burnout hits, most people think they’re simply tired. But underneath the exhaustion, there’s often a deeper driver: shame — that quiet voice that says, “You’re failing. You should be stronger.”In this episode, Dex unpacks how shame silently fuels isolation and self-abandonment in high performers, and what it really takes to break that destructive cycle.Through the story of “Mark,” a high-achieving executive who spiralled into withdrawal and disconnection, Dex reveals the hidden mechanisms of shame and how they erode confidence, relationships, and health — all while convincing us to “work harder.”You’l...
2025-11-1311 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#202 Not Good EnoughIn this episode, Dex unpacks how early conditioning shapes what we see as “truth,” and how those truths quietly drive our adult stress, dissatisfaction, and burnout. You’ll hear how our sense of being “not good enough” often began as a misguided attempt to stay loved and safe—and how that same belief now keeps us disconnected from joy and ease.Dex shares a personal story about a moment of beauty that felt strangely unsatisfying—and how that revealed a buried old belief still running the show. He explores how to unlearn those inherited “truths,” and why the road back to p...
2025-11-0614 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#200 You're Trying to Control The Wrong ThingMost leaders think they’re holding it all together under duress. But often what they’re really doing is gripping the steering wheel of a car that’s already crashed.Control feels powerful, but it’s actually a symptom of fear. When fear runs the show, we end up managing people instead of leading them, and circumstances instead of ourselves. We seek approval and safety in all the wrong places, forgetting that real leadership begins inside us.In this episode, Dex unpacks why our craving for control is so strong, how it quietly fuels burnout, and what...
2025-10-2317 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#199 Finding New HopeIn this episode, Finding New Hope, Dex explores how professionals can rediscover hope and purpose after burnout. Drawing inspiration from Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning, Dex shows how meaning and purpose are not luxuries—they’re essential for resilience, recovery, and fulfillment.He examines why burnout so often erodes hope, how chronic stress distorts our perception of self-worth, and what it takes to reclaim your power and confidence when you’ve run dry. Through visualization, reflection, and self-compassion, Dex invites you to reconnect with your authentic, capable self—the one who still believes in your own fut...
2025-10-1616 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#196 How to Break Free From Your Stress HabitIn July 2017, I had a heart attack brought on by stress and burnout. Six months later, just as I was getting back on my feet, I was hit by a car. I spent three months in hospital with broken bones, unable to move, and doing hundreds of rehab reps from a hospital bed.It was painful. It was stressful. And it forced me to learn how to handle real stress—the kind that shakes your whole life.In this episode, I talk about:Why stress feels automatic and overwhelmingHow modern stress (mostly emotional) hijacks ou...
2025-09-2525 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#192 Coach AI - Your new best friendEver wish you had a leadership coach in your back pocket—24/7, no judgement, no waiting for an appointment?I've found a way to train my own Dex AI Coach, combining latest technology with my learning from 10,000 coaching sessions. AI is now ready to play a real role in leading without burnout. It’s not about “pushing you harder” but giving you space, clarity, and control.Discover:- Why AI coaching is uniquely powerful for high-pressure professionals.- What Coach AI is (and isn’t).- How it helps you in those “in-t...
2025-09-0416 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#189 Breaking Unconscious Habits That Keep You In BurnoutIn this episode, Dex introduces systems thinking as a powerful tool for breaking burnout loops. Rather than blaming ourselves for exhaustion, Dex explains how unseen patterns — feedback loops, delays, and misguided leverage — quietly reinforce overwork, perfectionism, and stress.You’ll hear how professionals like lawyers and doctors get stuck in these systems and how small but strategic shifts can transform your experience of work. Dex shares client stories, practical mental models, and journaling prompts to help you spot the invisible loops keeping you stuck — and how to break free.What You’ll Learn:Why burn...
2025-08-1416 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#186 Top 5 Mind-Body Tools for High-Achievers Discover 5 powerful mind-body tools that support recovery from stress, anxiety, and burnout. Dex shares personal stories, client experiences, and science-backed modalities including Reiki, EFT, MBSR, Polyvagal-informed practices, and coaching. Whether you’re new to mind-body medicine or curious to go deeper, this episode offers insight, relief, and real tools for healing. References and Resources:https://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/13521789-ep-92-how-to-create-safety-with-your-magical-vagus-nervehttps://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/13654015-ep-94-when-feeling-safe-doesn-t-feel-safehttps://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/13654091-ep-95-mastering-your-emotionshttps://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/16001476-ep-151-the-art-of-recharging-managing-anxiety-and-timehttps://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/16433664-ep-162-powertool-7-better-relationshipshttps://www...
2025-07-2414 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#185 Mind-Body Approaches to RecoveryIn this episode on mind-body recovery, Dex explores how physical, emotional, and nervous system practices can help you break the burnout cycle—even when nothing else seems to be working.Forget effort-based solutions. These are small, proven actions that calm your system, rebuild confidence, and reconnect you to purpose—without needing more energy or motivation.You’ll learn:Why most burnout solutions fall shortWhat a mind-body approach really is (and isn’t)Why skeptical professionals still benefitSimple practices to reduce stress in minutesHow to counter burnout culture with connection and self-trustResour...
2025-07-1714 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#184 The Neuroscience of BurnoutBurnout changes your brain — literally! In this episode, Dex explains how stress rewires your mind, and how to restore energy, clarity, and joy.You’ll learn:Why you’re foggy, anxious or flat — but not brokenThe brain science of burnout (amygdala, cortisol, executive function)Practical ways to calm your nervous system and rebuild clarity and driveIf you’re feeling numb, stuck or off your game, there’s a path back.ResourcesMan’s Search for Meaning – Viktor FranklBig Potential – Shawn AchorJoy on Demand – Chade-Meng TanThe Heart of Trauma – Bo...
2025-07-1026 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#183 Exploring the Quantum with Henning R. JensenWhat if energy, stress, and perception held the keys to physical and emotional healing? In this conversation, Dex sits down with Henning R. Jensen, quantum physics author and energy expert, to explore how the subtle forces of thought, emotion, and trauma affect our health, biology, and potential.You’ll learn how quantum principles apply to everyday life—and how understanding your energetic system might unlock healing, clarity, and joy. A must-listen for professionals curious about the deeper drivers of burnout, stress, and human performance.ResourcesHenning's Book https://www.amazon.com/You-C...
2025-07-0340 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#181 Leading at the Next Level Without Losing YourselfWhen the Crown Feels Heavy: Why Promotions Burn You Out (and How to Grow Into Them)Stepping into a new leadership role should feel like a win — so why does it so often feel like stress, self-doubt, and exhaustion?In this episode, Dex reveals the hidden burnout risks that come with promotions, role changes, and leadership transitions. You’ll learn why these exciting career moments often trigger overwhelm — and how to consciously grow into your new identity without losing yourself or burning out.🔍 In this episode:Why stepping up often leads to...
2025-06-1916 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#180 Coaching or TherapyIn this week’s episode, Dex breaks down the crucial differences—and surprising overlaps—between coaching and psychotherapy, especially for professionals experiencing burnout.You'll learn:When therapy is essential—and when coaching may serve you betterWhy some people don’t get full relief from therapy or medication aloneHow coaching can transform burnout—even if your workplace or boss doesn’t changeThe real reason habits like overeating, overdrinking or doomscrolling creep in during burnout—and how they naturally fall away during recoveryA simple guide to help you decide which support you need right nowIf you've ever w...
2025-06-1208 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#179 For the Burned-Out Helper Gratitude as MedicineIn this episode, we explore a surprising yet research-backed path to recovery from burnout: gratitude. If you’re working in health care—or in any high-stress, high-stakes profession—you might feel like there’s no room for gratitude when your world is collapsing. But what if it could be one of the most powerful tools to reverse the helplessness and disconnection of burnout?Dex shares stories, science, and practical exercises to help you reconnect with what’s still working—even when everything else feels broken. We cover:Why gratitude doesn’t mean minimizing your sufferingHow it restores energ...
2025-06-0509 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#178 Take Back What Burnout Stole from YouBurnout steals more than energy — it robs you of pride, peace, and purpose. But you can take it back.In this episode, Dex pulls no punches. If burnout has dimmed your light, made you question your worth, or left you exhausted and underperforming, this is your wake-up call. Not to push harder — but to reclaim your power and reframe your career on your terms.You’ll learn:Why burnout is not a personal failure — but a call to transformation3 powerful mindset shifts that restore energy, optimism, and performance — without ch...
2025-05-2912 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#177 Chronic Stress vs BurnoutAre you “just” stressed, or quietly burning out?In high-stakes careers, chronic stress can feel normal—even expected. But when left unchecked, it turns into burnout: a state of emotional, mental, and physical depletion that affects your performance, relationships, and health.In this episode, Dex explores:The key differences between chronic stress and burnoutHow elite professionals unknowingly normalise stress10 workplace and societal forces that accelerate burnoutThe 12 warning signs you're slipping from stress into burnoutWhy burnout erodes your relationships—including the one with yourselfWhat to do when rest and recovery...
2025-05-2209 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#174 From Numb to UnstoppableDex takes you on a powerful journey—out of burnout, numbness, and self-doubt, and back into power, clarity, and authentic performance. If you’ve lost your mojo and can’t remember what it felt like to thrive at work, this episode is for you.What You’ll Learn:Why burnout often masquerades as “just a slump”;How Type A high performers collapse under the weight of their own expectations;The real reason self-criticism is so destructive—and how to stop it;A 4-step practice to rebuild self-trust and inner safety;Why self-compassio...
2025-05-0109 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#171 The Discipline Trap – Why Pushing Harder Won’t Cure Your BurnoutIs self-discipline the cure for burnout—or part of the problem?If you’ve ever told yourself, “I just need to get my act together,” or felt ashamed for not being able to power through exhaustion, this episode is for you.We unpack one of the most damaging myths around burnout: that you can fix it by trying harder. For high-performing professionals, this trap is especially dangerous. The very trait that’s propelled you forward—relentless self-discipline—can become the force that drives you to collapse.In this honest and compassionate conversation, you’ll learn:-W...
2025-04-1009 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#167 What to Do About DespairDo you feel crushed by despair? Today we delve into the nature of despair, its physical and emotional signs, and understanding your experiences with burnout and despair. Healing starts with acknowledging your feelings and finding a trusted person outside your family as a guide to combat the challenges. Antidotes include finding hope, perspective, and positive connection, and if you are struggling to create a more fulfilling life and career, speak with Dex about coaching. Show Notes We Need To Talk About Shame, Brene Brown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C6UELitWkw
2025-03-1319 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp105 Scrambled EggsYou may find that under chronic stress your brain goes a bit wonky and starts feeding you suboptimal thoughts about life. That could be due to fatigue, distraction, overwhelm...etc. Remember that your thoughts at such moments are not facts - false beliefs, exhaustion and memories can muddle your thinking - but you CAN find your way back to more helpful states.This was Dex's experience during his own burnout - overtiredness causing scrambled thoughts. You are not broken - any labels you associate with 'the scramble', such as ADHD, anxiety, imposter, burnout do not d...
2023-12-2117 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureS023 Jonathan Pritchard the Million Dollar MindreaderIn this podcast episode, Dex Randall interviews Jonathan Pritchard, a mentalist and showman known as the "million dollar mind reader." Jonathan shares his journey in the world of mentalism, starting with his interest in magic tricks and eventually becoming a professional magician and martial arts."100% engaged, 0% attached is a very strong kung fu lesson".Jonathan discusses the importance of defining the desired effect and outcome in magic performances and the power of a good script. Dex and Jonathan also talk about being introverts in performative roles and how they have found success in their careers...
2023-09-2844 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#55 Dex and the Deathly HallowsExploring burnout, trauma and Type A behavior to discover the connection between childhood experiences and later susceptibility to burnout. And sharing some of my own journey and study on trauma.Show NotesType A personality theory In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness, Peter A LevineThe Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture, Gabor Mate----------------------------------- Resources:Leadership Performance Coaching https://go.dexrandall.com/leadershipDex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. Free. Yo...
2022-12-0118 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#49 Predictably irrational decison-makingWhy do smart people make irrational decisions every day? The answers will surprise you. Humans are a bit quirky in our decison-making. It's more of an art than a science.In fact, we make decisions based to a large extent on our survival instincts, ego, emotions - ANYTHING but logical anaylsis.This week I review Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely to deep-dive into how we make decisions. You will be amazed!Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely----------------------------------- Resources:Leadership Performance Coaching https://go.dexrandall.com/leadershipDex AI Coach https://a...
2022-10-1315 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#48 What's NOT wrong with youHere's Dr James Davies' tweet on his top 9 completely fictitious psych-diagnoses. Oddly, they all relate to burnout, and are difficulties my clients resolve through the Burnout Recovery program.The suffering inherent in these conditions is immense, and it's no wonder that burnout sufferers buckle under the collective weight of them.In this episode I give you some tips on how to deal with each of them, using the same methods that work for all my clients. You absolutely CAN recover from burnout and thrive again, at a level beyond anything you think possible.
2022-10-0619 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#47 How to fix stubborn problemsWith coaching we can solve any problem. But sometimes we're so used to the old way of reacting to things, or to people we know, that we abandon the solution in favour of what we used to do, that didn't work so well. So here's what to do in that case, to handle stubborn problems.----------------------------------- Resources:Leadership Performance Coaching https://go.dexrandall.com/leadershipDex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. Free. Your Leadership Performance Partner.For even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @c...
2022-09-2920 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#46 How to fix problemsThere is a primary coaching and self-coaching tool that you can learn to fix any problem. It's called the model and here's how to use it. Learn how the brain works, what causes us to see 'problems' everywhere, and what to do about it. You can't fix the world, what happens in it, or other people, but you can feel better about it nonetheless.Self-coaching model The Life Coach School Fixed vv Growth Mindset Carol DweckIf you are in burnout, come and talk to me and let's make a plan to fix that.
2022-09-2213 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#45 Working with traumaMost of us have experienced traumatic experiences in our lives, if we use the broader definition of trauma. I'm not talking about PTSD here ("big T" trauma, which requires a different therapeutic approach to resolve), but challenging events we've experienced in the past that pinged our amygdala and left an imprint on our memories, colouring our present-day reactions to similar situations. Often these will have occurred during childhood, before we developed adult capacities to manage our emotions. If you are in burnout and find yourself in an amygdala response, that takes over how you behave and brings...
2022-09-1519 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#44 Growth versus Fixed mindsetHow to cultivate a growth mindset, to move away from burnout and create what you want. When you understand the difference between fixed and growth mindset, you can invest more belief in yourself. Becoming unlimited is the secret to letting your brain learn and grow. You can find new ways to BE in the world; to develop curiosity and be inquisitive about how to expand your capacity and intelligence.See Mindset - Changing The Way You think To Fulfil Your Potential by Dr Carol Dweck----------------------------------- Resources:Leadership Performance Coaching https://go.dexrandall.com/l...
2022-09-0713 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#43 Seven ways to create self-confidenceSelf-confidence - the feeling of trust in one's abilities, qualities and judgement - is something you can boost at any time. One of the quickest ways is to simply focus on your assets not your flaws - something many of us forget to do!In this episode I give you 7 ways to create self-confidence that you can practise right now.----------------------------------- Resources:Leadership Performance Coaching https://go.dexrandall.com/leadershipDex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. Free. Your Leadership Performance Partner.For even more T...
2022-09-0114 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureSpecial 009: Jonathan Friedman on youth mental healthJonathan's career with youth mental health counselling set him up for his own venture "The Journal That Talks Back" where young people can access coaching support on-demand.We talk about the pressures that young people face and how we can best support them.Find Jonathan atWeb siteTikTok Instagram----------------------------------- Resources:Leadership Performance Coaching https://go.dexrandall.com/leadershipDex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. Free. Your Leadership Performance Partner.For even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandall
2022-08-2538 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureSpecial 008: Yewande Faloyin on career developmentMeet Yewande, a leadership coach from UK who had a similar career path to me, through software development, consulting, leadership, entrepreneurship... and burnout! We talk all things burnout and explore her emergence as a leadership coach and what she sees working for her clients. It's so fascinating that leadership is often not taught to professionals and thus growth from an essentially problem-solving technical role can be very challenging.Find Yewande at https://www.otitoconsulting.com/and https://www.otitoleadership.com/getvisible ----------------------------------- Resources:Leadership Performance Coaching https://go.dexrandall.com/leadership
2022-08-1834 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#42 How to succeed with your goalLearn the 6 essential steps to realising any goal. Once you have created a goal and set a deadline, here's how to make the most effective progress towards it, no matter how big a mountain it is to climb at the start. Follow this process to become the BEST mountaineer!----------------------------------- Resources:Leadership Performance Coaching https://go.dexrandall.com/leadershipDex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. Free. Your Leadership Performance Partner.For even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallYOUTUBE: @de...
2022-08-1213 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#41 Working with peopleLearn why our opinions of others, and what we think others think about us, are so important.In burnout, we adopt a rather pessimistic view of ourselves, our performance and the people we work with. We often worry excessively - I'm sure you know what I mean! And the more exhausted we become, the worse our people experience get, until finally we withdraw and isolate.Navigating the world of people, opposing views, frank communication and teamwork is a skill we can practice, to enjoy better results and a lot less stress at work. Along the...
2022-08-0516 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureSpecial 007: My StoryHere is a little of what tipped me in to burnout in my career in software development and leadership. It was a long, slow grisly drag that ended quite badly, but it contains some elements that may strike a chord with you. I recovered and I no longer fear burnout, because I learned the skill of resilience and tapped in to my passion in a new and more rewarding way. Everything is a blessing, in the end.Need help recovering from burnout yourself? Visit https://mini.dexrandall.com----------------------------------- Resources:Leadership Performance Coaching https://go...
2022-07-2908 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureSpecial 006: Interview with Master Coach TaVona DeniseTaVona Denise is a Master Coach peer who has moved from coaching burnout to coaching entrepreneurs. Listen here to her thoughts about Physical Therapist burnout, resilience, launching products and much more.Find TaVona at https://www.tavonadenise.com/----------------------------------- Resources:Leadership Performance Coaching https://go.dexrandall.com/leadershipDex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. Free. Your Leadership Performance Partner.For even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallYOUTUBE: @dexleadercoachSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for a...
2022-07-2236 min
Leadership Performance Under PressureEp#40 Time ManagementHow and why we are losing time in burnout.How to save yourself time, even if you think you can't.Other tools for saving time and energy.Being present to your family.Essentialism Greg McKeown Ep#05 Overwork Ep#12 Saying NO Ep#14 PerfectionismEp#21 Setting BoundariesEp#22 People-pleasingEp#23 Imposter SyndromeEp#24 Procrastination----------------------------------- Resources:Leadership Performance Coaching https://go.dexrandall.com/leadershipDex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. Free. Your Leadership Performance Partner.For even more TIPS see F...
2022-07-1520 min