
with Michelle Kay Anderson
Upleveling Work
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Learn how to nurture high-performing teams without working more or burning out.
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21. The People-Pleasing Myths That Keep You Stuck
People-pleasing often masquerades as achievement, but it drains your energy, erodes boundaries, and keeps you from leading authentically.
20. You’re Not Indecisive. You’re in the Wrong Conversation.
This episode challenges the idea of indecision as a personal flaw.
19. Reclaim Balance with Three-Centered Knowing
Ever feel stuck in overthinking, people-pleasing, or burnout? You might be living from just one part of yourself. Learn how to move from reactivity to resonance, and lead from your whole self.
18. Capacity is the Cure: How to Grow Without Burning Out
Feeling stretched thin? Learn how to grow your emotional, mental, and physical capacity—without burning out. Capacity isn’t about doing more. It’s about holding more, with care.
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.