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Leadership Overwhelm: How Leaders Reduce Stress

March 11, 2026 • Kristina Schmitt • Season 1 • Episode 93

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Leadership overwhelm is real. Many leaders feel like they must handle everything at once—strategy, team management, operations, and constant “fires.”

In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt shares practical strategies for leaders dealing with leadership stress and overwhelm. Drawing from her experience as a plant manager and business owner, she explains why high achievers often try to carry too much—and how to reset your leadership focus.

You will learn:

Why leadership overwhelm happens when everything feels urgent
How clarifying your leadership role reduces decision fatigue
How to identify what is most important right now
Why delegation and external perspective are critical for leaders
How to reduce stress while staying accountable for results

Kristina also walks through a practical exercise that helps leaders identify their core roles, prioritize their time, and decide what should be delegated or temporarily removed from their plate.

If you are trying to lead well while balancing competing priorities, this conversation will help you refocus on what truly matters.

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