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Send us Fan Mail Interested in joining a small, curated Leadership Experience this fall? I'm creating an intimate, in person experience for leaders who are ready to step away from constant pressure, create space to think, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. If today's conversation resonates with you and you'd like to be among the first to receive the details before they're shared publicly, send an email to [email protected] with the subject line Leadership Experience. The question in today's episode is....what if success isn't supposed to feel this way? Many leaders have done everything they thought they were supposed to do. They worked hard, achieved their goals, earned the promotions, and became the person everyone could count on. So why does success sometimes feel so heavy? In this episode, I share why Executive Exhale is evolving and the realization that changed not only my business, but my definition of leadership and success. Together, we'll explore: • Why burnout is often the outcome, not the problem. • The hidden impact of sustained pressure on our health, decision making, relationships, and confidence. • Why so many successful leaders quietly lose themselves while trying to hold everything together. • How redefining success can help us build lives that are both meaningful and sustainable. At the heart of this episode is the mission guiding the next chapter of Executive Exhale: Helping leaders build lives where success no longer comes at the expense of their health, confidence, relationships, or sense of self. If you've ever wondered why success doesn't feel the way you thought it would, this conversation is for you. Reflection Question What has success been costing you? Support the show Curious about working with me? Book a confidential call and let’s talk about what’s weighing on you and what’s next! Want to find out where your energy is being drained. Get your Leadership Energy & Stress Resilience Score™ today. High-performance doesn’t have to mean high stress and you do NOT have to go at this alone. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Channel Disclaimer: Please note that this audio is for informational use only and is not intended to be considered a substitute for consultation with a formal business consultant, personal coach or mental health or health professional. Specific business or personal issues always requires the advice of a certified, licensed or trained professional. Listening to this channel will not establish a coaching or business relationship and therefore, messages containing personal or professionally sensitive information should not be sent to the creator. For any/all business-related inquiries, please contact [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail You can understand your patterns. You can even explain where they come from. And yet, you still find yourself reacting the same way; again and again. In this episode, we look at why awareness alone isn’t enough to create change. This isn’t about more insight. It’s about learning how to work with what’s happening in the moment, so that you can start responding differently. I also share a bit of my own experience, including where traditional approaches helped and where they didn’t fully take me where I needed to go. If you’ve ever felt like you “know better”, but still find yourself stuck in the same reactions, this episode will likely resonate. Support the show Curious about working with me? Book a confidential call and let’s talk about what’s weighing on you and what’s next! Want to find out where your energy is being drained. Get your Leadership Energy & Stress Resilience Score™ today. High-performance doesn’t have to mean high stress and you do NOT have to go at this alone. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Channel Disclaimer: Please note that this audio is for informational use only and is not intended to be considered a substitute for consultation with a formal business consultant, personal coach or mental health or health professional. Specific business or personal issues always requires the advice of a certified, licensed or trained professional. Listening to this channel will not establish a coaching or business relationship and therefore, messages containing personal or professionally sensitive information should not be sent to the creator. For any/all business-related inquiries, please contact [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail I break down why many high functioning people remain stressed despite insight, rest, and good habits. This episode looks at the physiology of stress and what allows the stress cycle to truly settle. If you are functional but depleted, and stress never fully lets go, Break the Stress Cycle was designed for that exact space. It works at the level stress actually runs, without adding more to your plate.  Support the show Curious about working with me? Book a confidential call and let’s talk about what’s weighing on you and what’s next! Want to find out where your energy is being drained. Get your Leadership Energy & Stress Resilience Score™ today. High-performance doesn’t have to mean high stress and you do NOT have to go at this alone. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Channel Disclaimer: Please note that this audio is for informational use only and is not intended to be considered a substitute for consultation with a formal business consultant, personal coach or mental health or health professional. Specific business or personal issues always requires the advice of a certified, licensed or trained professional. Listening to this channel will not establish a coaching or business relationship and therefore, messages containing personal or professionally sensitive information should not be sent to the creator. For any/all business-related inquiries, please contact [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail This episodes shares the 3 patterns I see that keep leaders exhausted.  Stressed now and looking for support? You can book in for a strategy session to get you started:  Break the Stress Cycle Reset (limited spots + NEWYEAR20 for 20% off for first 5 purchases) 👉 https://hub.executiveexhale.com/breakthestresscycle  Support the show Curious about working with me? Book a confidential call and let’s talk about what’s weighing on you and what’s next! Want to find out where your energy is being drained. Get your Leadership Energy & Stress Resilience Score™ today. High-performance doesn’t have to mean high stress and you do NOT have to go at this alone. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Channel Disclaimer: Please note that this audio is for informational use only and is not intended to be considered a substitute for consultation with a formal business consultant, personal coach or mental health or health professional. Specific business or personal issues always requires the advice of a certified, licensed or trained professional. Listening to this channel will not establish a coaching or business relationship and therefore, messages containing personal or professionally sensitive information should not be sent to the creator. For any/all business-related inquiries, please contact [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I sit down with life and career coach Sophia Mikelionis, founder of Gearing Together, to talk about burnout, boundaries, and the permission to pivot when a role or culture is slowly shrinking you. We unpack what it looks like to stop outsourcing your self worth to your resume, especially for high achieving women and first gen success stories carrying invisible pressure. Sophia shares practical micro habits that protect your energy in real time, including how to use your calendar, narrate workload, and set boundaries that actually stick without derailing your career. If you are a leader who feels overtaxed, always on, and quietly wondering how long you can keep going like this, this conversation is your reminder that sustainable leadership starts with small choices and a return to self before the next rise. Connect with Sophia on LinkedIn, watch her on YouTube or go to her Website.  Support the show Curious about working with me? Book a confidential call and let’s talk about what’s weighing on you and what’s next! Want to find out where your energy is being drained. Get your Leadership Energy & Stress Resilience Score™ today. High-performance doesn’t have to mean high stress and you do NOT have to go at this alone. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Channel Disclaimer: Please note that this audio is for informational use only and is not intended to be considered a substitute for consultation with a formal business consultant, personal coach or mental health or health professional. Specific business or personal issues always requires the advice of a certified, licensed or trained professional. Listening to this channel will not establish a coaching or business relationship and therefore, messages containing personal or professionally sensitive information should not be sent to the creator. For any/all business-related inquiries, please contact [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I sit down with executive coach Weronika Sobolak, a former Meta leader who built global teams and later navigated her own experience of burnout and stress related health impacts. We talk about how burnout often builds quietly through decision fatigue, disrupted sleep, and gradual energy depletion long before a breaking point. Weronika shares practical tools leaders can use under pressure, including her Rule of Five mindset reset, simple ways to listen to what the body is holding, and how EFT tapping can support nervous system regulation. We also explore what organizations do that unintentionally accelerate burnout, especially lack of clarity, feedback, and direction during constant change. We wrap with a grounded reminder that sustainable leadership starts with pausing, building a strong support system, and aligning daily actions with what truly matters. Want to connect with Weronika? Click HERE Support the show Curious about working with me? Book a confidential call and let’s talk about what’s weighing on you and what’s next! Want to find out where your energy is being drained. Get your Leadership Energy & Stress Resilience Score™ today. High-performance doesn’t have to mean high stress and you do NOT have to go at this alone. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Channel Disclaimer: Please note that this audio is for informational use only and is not intended to be considered a substitute for consultation with a formal business consultant, personal coach or mental health or health professional. Specific business or personal issues always requires the advice of a certified, licensed or trained professional. Listening to this channel will not establish a coaching or business relationship and therefore, messages containing personal or professionally sensitive information should not be sent to the creator. For any/all business-related inquiries, please contact [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail This time of year can carry a lot. At work, we are often trying to wrap things up and keep everything moving. At home, we shift straight into caregiving, hosting, travel, and trying to create meaningful moments for the people we love. On top of that, the holidays can stir up complex emotions. Grief, tenderness, longing, exhaustion, and gratitude can all exist at the same time. In this episode, I talk honestly about how stress shows up during the holiday season, how our bodies hold the weight of the year, and why pushing through is not always the answer. I also share a gentler way to relate to this season, especially if you are feeling unsure, tired, or emotionally layered. This is not about fixing anything. It is simply an invitation to slow down, notice what feels tender, and remember that you do not have to carry everything alone. Support the show Curious about working with me? Book a confidential call and let’s talk about what’s weighing on you and what’s next! Want to find out where your energy is being drained. Get your Leadership Energy & Stress Resilience Score™ today. High-performance doesn’t have to mean high stress and you do NOT have to go at this alone. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Channel Disclaimer: Please note that this audio is for informational use only and is not intended to be considered a substitute for consultation with a formal business consultant, personal coach or mental health or health professional. Specific business or personal issues always requires the advice of a certified, licensed or trained professional. Listening to this channel will not establish a coaching or business relationship and therefore, messages containing personal or professionally sensitive information should not be sent to the creator. For any/all business-related inquiries, please contact [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I sit down with productivity coach and podcast host Mark Struczewski, also known as "Mister Productivity", to talk about overwhelm, focus, and sustainable performance. Instead of chasing hacks or trying to do more, we focus on simplicity, discipline, and small changes that actually stick. Mark shares why productivity is rarely the real problem, how micro breaks and intentional routines restore clarity, and why doing less can often lead to better results. This episode is a reminder that relief does not come from piling on new strategies. It comes from choosing one thing, keeping it simple, and giving yourself the space to breathe again. This conversation is for leaders who feel stretched thin and want practical ways to reduce overwhelm without adding more pressure. To connect with Mark - visit his website at www.misterproductivity.com Support the show Curious about working with me? Book a confidential call and let’s talk about what’s weighing on you and what’s next! Want to find out where your energy is being drained. Get your Leadership Energy & Stress Resilience Score™ today. High-performance doesn’t have to mean high stress and you do NOT have to go at this alone. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Channel Disclaimer: Please note that this audio is for informational use only and is not intended to be considered a substitute for consultation with a formal business consultant, personal coach or mental health or health professional. Specific business or personal issues always requires the advice of a certified, licensed or trained professional. Listening to this channel will not establish a coaching or business relationship and therefore, messages containing personal or professionally sensitive information should not be sent to the creator. For any/all business-related inquiries, please contact [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Money is never just math. It is shaped by the stories we carry about worth, safety, and identity, and those stories spill into our leadership, health, and home life. In this episode of Executive Exhale, Tammy talks with financial wellness speaker and award winning author Matt Paradise. From homelessness and addiction to recovery, financial stability, and surviving bile duct cancer and a liver transplant, Matt shares how financial stress impacts the nervous system, work performance, and everyday decisions. You will learn simple ways to calm your system before making money decisions, how mentorship and compassion can change a financial trajectory, and why there is always hope for a different story with money and leadership. To reach or contact Matt, go to his website. You can also buy his book here. If this episode resonates, follow the show, share it with a leader who needs it. Support the show Curious about working with me? Book a confidential call and let’s talk about what’s weighing on you and what’s next! Want to find out where your energy is being drained. Get your Leadership Energy & Stress Resilience Score™ today. High-performance doesn’t have to mean high stress and you do NOT have to go at this alone. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Channel Disclaimer: Please note that this audio is for informational use only and is not intended to be considered a substitute for consultation with a formal business consultant, personal coach or mental health or health professional. Specific business or personal issues always requires the advice of a certified, licensed or trained professional. Listening to this channel will not establish a coaching or business relationship and therefore, messages containing personal or professionally sensitive information should not be sent to the creator. For any/all business-related inquiries, please contact [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share the impact of the recent loss of our beloved dog Kipper and how her passing revealed something profound about grief, leadership, and the nervous system. Grief doesn’t only live in our emotions. It lives in the body. It affects focus, patience, energy, clarity, and capacity. For leaders, those internal shifts can ripple into how we show up, communicate, and work with others. In this conversation, I explore: How the loss of a pet can disrupt nervous system regulationWhy grief can make presence and clarity harder (and why that’s normal)The science behind attachment, oxytocin, cortisol, and heart rate variabilityHow leaders can support themselves and others with compassionHow Kipper’s final gift to me will be/was unexpected healing and releaseA gentle, grief conscious 5 minute guided nervous system reset near the end of the episodeThis episode is for you if you’re navigating loss, supporting someone who is grieving, or noticing that your mind and body feel different after emotional shock or transition. If you want grounding, connection, and permission to breathe again, you’ll feel held here. Support the show Curious about working with me? Book a confidential call and let’s talk about what’s weighing on you and what’s next! Want to find out where your energy is being drained. Get your Leadership Energy & Stress Resilience Score™ today. High-performance doesn’t have to mean high stress and you do NOT have to go at this alone. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Channel Disclaimer: Please note that this audio is for informational use only and is not intended to be considered a substitute for consultation with a formal business consultant, personal coach or mental health or health professional. Specific business or personal issues always requires the advice of a certified, licensed or trained professional. Listening to this channel will not establish a coaching or business relationship and therefore, messages containing personal or professionally sensitive information should not be sent to the creator. For any/all business-related inquiries, please contact [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a conversation about the real inner experience of leadership. We talk about what happens when your nervous system gets stuck in “on” mode, why the vagus nerve plays a bigger role than most people realize and how slow, steady breathwork can begin to shift the way you feel. It’s simple, grounded nervous system education you can use right away. I also share a little about my free/live December 2 workshop, The Deep Exhale for Leaders, where we’ll go deeper into this idea of resetting a system that’s been running in survival mode for too long. And because this is episode 100, I’m giving one listener a little thank-you gift. Listen until the end for the details. Perfect for anyone who’s been trying everything and still doesn’t feel relief. Support the show Curious about working with me? Book a confidential call and let’s talk about what’s weighing on you and what’s next! Want to find out where your energy is being drained. Get your Leadership Energy & Stress Resilience Score™ today. High-performance doesn’t have to mean high stress and you do NOT have to go at this alone. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Channel Disclaimer: Please note that this audio is for informational use only and is not intended to be considered a substitute for consultation with a formal business consultant, personal coach or mental health or health professional. Specific business or personal issues always requires the advice of a certified, licensed or trained professional. Listening to this channel will not establish a coaching or business relationship and therefore, messages containing personal or professionally sensitive information should not be sent to the creator. For any/all business-related inquiries, please contact [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail There is a quiet kind of burnout that shows up as success on the outside and numbness or exhaustion on the inside. In this episode, I share a moment from my own life where everything looked fine, but I no longer felt like myself. If you are in that space, this may help you understand what your body has been trying to tell you. The FREE 90-minute Pivot With Purpose workshop is not currently available - but if you are struggling and need relief now - book in for a strategy session with me to get you started!  Support the show Curious about working with me? Book a confidential call and let’s talk about what’s weighing on you and what’s next! Want to find out where your energy is being drained. Get your Leadership Energy & Stress Resilience Score™ today. High-performance doesn’t have to mean high stress and you do NOT have to go at this alone. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Channel Disclaimer: Please note that this audio is for informational use only and is not intended to be considered a substitute for consultation with a formal business consultant, personal coach or mental health or health professional. Specific business or personal issues always requires the advice of a certified, licensed or trained professional. Listening to this channel will not establish a coaching or business relationship and therefore, messages containing personal or professionally sensitive information should not be sent to the creator. For any/all business-related inquiries, please contact [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Laurel Van De Torn, a trauma therapist who works with high-achieving professionals, to unpack what really happens when ambition and old patterns collide. We talk about how trauma isn’t always a single event. Sometimes it’s the quiet stress that builds over years and how it can show up in our leadership, our relationships, and even in our bodies. We also explore the moment every driven leader eventually faces: realizing that the same habits that built our success may now be standing in the way of our health. If you’ve ever told yourself “I’m fine, just tired,” this conversation will hit home. Healing isn’t just about slowing down but it’s about finally being able to move forward with clarity, steadiness, and purpose. 🎙️ Guest: Laurel Van De Torn, LMFT — Trauma Therapist for High Achievers Connect with Laurel here: https://www.laureltherapy.net/ Support the show Curious about working with me? Book a confidential call and let’s talk about what’s weighing on you and what’s next! Want to find out where your energy is being drained. Get your Leadership Energy & Stress Resilience Score™ today. High-performance doesn’t have to mean high stress and you do NOT have to go at this alone. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Channel Disclaimer: Please note that this audio is for informational use only and is not intended to be considered a substitute for consultation with a formal business consultant, personal coach or mental health or health professional. Specific business or personal issues always requires the advice of a certified, licensed or trained professional. Listening to this channel will not establish a coaching or business relationship and therefore, messages containing personal or professionally sensitive information should not be sent to the creator. For any/all business-related inquiries, please contact [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail What if learning to think on your feet could transform how you lead, connect, and create trust in your team? In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I sit down with Andrew Davies of Better Meetings Director of Artly Working , to explore how the principles of improv can build stronger teams, unlock creativity, and foster psychological safety at work. From Netflix to Google, Andrew has helped organizations bring more humanity and play into meetings that actually matter. Together, we discuss how improv makes “intangibles tangible,” why practicing before you’re ready is the secret to confidence, and how to use humour and spontaneity to regulate stress and improve communication. Whether you’re leading a boardroom, navigating hybrid teams, or just trying to breathe a little easier in your leadership role, this conversation will remind you that growth happens when you dare to step into the circle — even before you feel ready. Tune in to learn: How improv builds trust and collaboration in teamsWhy “yes, and” thinking fosters creativity and retentionThe link between improv, nervous system regulation, and resilienceSimple ways to bring play and presence into your next meetingTo connect with Andrew or learn about the Artly Working programs go to:  Website: https://www.artlyworking.com/ or  at the following social media sites: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-davies-1103b618/ or https://www.linkedin.com/company/artlyworking/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrewsdavies/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artlyworking/?hl=en Support the show Curious about working with me? Book a confidential call and let’s talk about what’s weighing on you and what’s next! Want to find out where your energy is being drained. Get your Leadership Energy & Stress Resilience Score™ today. High-performance doesn’t have to mean high stress and you do NOT have to go at this alone. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Channel Disclaimer: Please note that this audio is for informational use only and is not intended to be considered a substitute for consultation with a formal business consultant, personal coach or mental health or health professional. Specific business or personal issues always requires the advice of a certified, licensed or trained professional. Listening to this channel will not establish a coaching or business relationship and therefore, messages containing personal or professionally sensitive information should not be sent to the creator. For any/all business-related inquiries, please contact [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the life you’ve built starts to cost you everything? In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I sit down with transformational coach Chris Marhefka, co-founder of the men’s movement Thirteen Pines. Chris shares his powerful story from overwork, entrepreneurship, and extreme athletics, to an awakening that reshaped his health, relationships, and purpose.  This episode is a raw, heart-centered conversation about breaking free from old patterns, facing resistance, and rediscovering what it means to feel truly alive. If you’ve ever felt trapped by success or afraid to slow down, this is an invitation to pause, exhale, and reimagine the life you’re creating. Want to connect with Chris? You can find more about him HERE.  and about the Men's movement Thirteen Pines HERE. Support the show Curious about working with me? Book a confidential call and let’s talk about what’s weighing on you and what’s next! Want to find out where your energy is being drained. Get your Leadership Energy & Stress Resilience Score™ today. High-performance doesn’t have to mean high stress and you do NOT have to go at this alone. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Channel Disclaimer: Please note that this audio is for informational use only and is not intended to be considered a substitute for consultation with a formal business consultant, personal coach or mental health or health professional. Specific business or personal issues always requires the advice of a certified, licensed or trained professional. Listening to this channel will not establish a coaching or business relationship and therefore, messages containing personal or professionally sensitive information should not be sent to the creator. For any/all business-related inquiries, please contact [email protected]