
with Michelle Kay Anderson
Upleveling Work
THE PODCAST FOR BUSY MANAGERS
Learn how to nurture high-performing teams without working more or burning out.
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17. Burnout as a Portal: Reclaiming Rest, Agency, and Purpose
Burnout isn’t just about overwork—it’s a systemic issue deeply rooted in hustle culture, perfectionism, and mission-driven environments. This episode offers a powerful reframe: rest is resistance.
16. Reauthoring Your Leadership Story
Reclaim your voice - explore how rewriting internalized stories transforms leadership from the inside out.
15. The Mindsets That Keep Us Small
The internalized roles that keep high-achieving women and marginalized leaders playing small - the survival strategies you didn’t choose but may still be running on autopilot.
14. The Truth About Imposter Syndrome
Explore why Imposter Syndrome is not a personal flaw, but a systemic issue. You’ll learn how gendered social conditioning, cultural gaslighting, and structural inequity shape our self-perception — and how to start reclaiming your confidence with context, not shame.
13. Clarity ≠ Certainty: How to Lead When the Path Is Fuzzy
Craving certainty can derail your leadership. Learn why clarity — not rigid control — is your real superpower when navigating complex, fast-changing work.
12. Overwhelm or Confusion? Your Growth Edge Decoded
Overwhelm and confusion aren’t flaws—they’re feedback. Your brain’s way of saying, “You’re doing something new.” When you understand the signal, you get to choose your next move.