Show Notes

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01:30 - Beliefs About Always Being Available

Explores the common belief that accessibility equates to effective leadership and its impact on leaders.

03:07 - Impactful Leadership Practices

Highlights the importance of strategic thinking, delegation, and empowering teams.

05:56 - Try Harder Traps

Describes patterns of overworking, overthinking, and overcommitting that lead to exhaustion.

08:09 - Types of Leadership Plateaus

Identifies three plateaus leaders may encounter: leadership, performance, and self-belief plateaus.

10:20 - Stress Responses and Traps

Explains the brain's stress responses and how they relate to leadership traps.

15:04 Breaking free from Comfort Zone Traps

Focuses on recognizing and overcoming habitual patterns like procrastination and perfectionism that hinder leadership growth and effectiveness.

19:02 - Case Study of Sam

Illustrates the impact of Try Harder Traps through the story of a finance manager named Sam.

22:13 - Reflection and Action Steps for Leaders

Offers steps for leaders to recognise and disrupt their Try Harder Traps.

25:40 - Next Steps and Future Podcast Episode