The Leader You’re Becoming
The Leader You’re Becoming — the podcast that cuts through leadership theory and gets into the real-world challenges of managing people, performance, and culture.
Brought to you by Everground Advisory, these are short, practical episodes for founders, executives, and people leaders navigating growth, tension, and everything in between.
Episodes
32 episodes
How to Beat Burnout at Work - Starting with You
In this episode of The Leader You’re Becoming, we break down what it really takes to recover from burnout — and why the first step has nothing to do with your workload, your meetings, or your company. We start with you: your...
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When Leadership Burnout Makes You a Stranger to Yourself
In this episode of The Leader You’re Becoming, we explore what happens when leadership burnout makes you unfamiliar to yourself — when your patience fades, your confidence dips, your reactions surprise you, and your strengths feel temp...
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"I Have No Time to Get Work Done”
If you’ve ever said, “I feel like I have no time to get work done,” this episode is for you.Most leaders don’t lack time — they lack control of their time. Between constant meetings, rapid-fire questions, and being the person ever...
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The Difference Between Busy Leaders and Effective Leaders
Most leaders feel busy — but not effective. And there’s a reason: what looks productive at the surface level often isn’t the work that actually moves a team or company forward.In this episode, we break down the difference betwee...
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How Leadership Burnout Impacts Your Nervous System
Burnout isn’t just exhaustion — it’s your nervous system signaling that something about the way you’re working isn’t sustainable. In this episode, we break down what’s actually happening inside your body when leadership stress goes unchecked, w...
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A Quick Grounding Reset for Leaders
The difference between regular stress and nervous system burnoutWhy your system gets stuck in fight-or-flight without you realizing itReal-life signs you may be dysregulated:exhaustion that rest doesn’t fixirr...
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How to Set Boundaries at Work (And What They Actually Are)
In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we’re breaking down one of the most misunderstood leadership tools: boundaries.Most people think boundaries are harsh, rigid, or confrontational. They’re not.Bounda...
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How to Build Your Own Personal Curriculum for the Quarter
Most adults approach growth in a chaotic way — saving articles they never read, bookmarking videos they never watch, and buying courses they never finish. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we walk through a more intention...
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How to Build Your Personal Board of Directors (And Who Should Be On It)
Behind every great leader is a circle of people who challenge them, ground them, and help them see what they can’t see on their own. Most leaders try to shoulder everything themselves — but the strongest leaders build a system around t...
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Why Leadership Feels So Lonely — And How to Fix It
“It’s lonely at the top” isn’t just a cliché — it’s the structural reality of leadership. The higher you rise, the fewer people you can talk to honestly. Your circle shrinks, your guard goes up, and the pressure to hold everything for everyone ...
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A Meditation for Burnout
Feeling depleted, overwhelmed, or past your limit?This special guided meditation episode is designed for leaders who are moving too fast, carrying too much, or running on fumes. Take five minutes to slow down, reconnect with yourself, an...
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When to Coach, When to Manage, When to Direct
Most leadership problems aren’t about what needs to get done — they’re about how you’re leading while it gets done. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we break down one of the most underrated skills in management: know...
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The Real Reason Leaders Feel So Alone — and How to Fix It
Being told you have to lay someone off is one of the hardest moments in leadership — especially when the decision wasn’t yours. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we walk through how to approach that moment with clarity, steadiness...
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How to Create a Layoff Policy
Layoffs are one of the hardest responsibilities leaders face — emotionally, operationally, and culturally. But the worst time to design a layoff process is in the middle of one.In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we walk thro...
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How to Fire someone nicely
Firing someone will never be easy — but it doesn’t have to be messy, confusing, or demeaning.As a leader, how you handle a termination says as much about you as it does about the person leaving. Done poorly, it damages trust across the t...
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Team Meeting Topics That Actually Matter
Most team meetings are a waste of time. Too much status reporting, not enough substance.But when done right, meetings are one of the most powerful tools a leader has — a chance to align priorities, clear obstacles, and fuel momentum....
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How to Tell an Employee They’re Not Ready for a Promotion
One of the hardest conversations for any leader: telling a motivated employee they’re not ready for a promotion. Done poorly, it kills motivation. Done well, it creates clarity, direction, and trust.In this episode of <...
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Is it normal to feel resentful as a manager?
Resentment is one of leadership’s hidden emotions — and most managers feel it at some point. The key isn’t to pretend it isn’t there. The key is to use it as a signal.In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we explore:<...
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What Boundaries Really Mean for Leaders
Most leaders think boundaries are rules you hand down to other people. But in reality, boundaries aren’t about controlling others — they’re about creating clarity for yourself. They protect your time, your access, and your energy, so you can le...
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How to Stop Overthinking Every Leadership Decision
Overthinking feels like diligence, but it’s actually a leadership trap. The more you loop on a decision, the more energy you drain, momentum you lose, and confidence you erode — in yourself and in your team.In this episode of Leaders...
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The “Shake Off the Last Meeting” Reset
Most leaders don’t show up fresh to each meeting — they carry the last one with them. The tension, the frustration, the distraction. And before long, their team isn’t just getting them — they’re getting the leftovers of the meeting bef...
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Visualization to Regain Leadership Presence
Leadership presence isn’t about charisma — it’s about how you show up in the room. Calm. Grounded. Clear. But when you’re running back-to-back meetings or heading into a tough conversation, it’s easy to lose that presence and slip into...
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What Does Outplacement Include?
When layoffs happen, leaders often ask: what does outplacement actually include — and is it worth it?In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we break down what traditional outplacement services usually offer — from res...
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The #1 Reason Employees Dread 1:1s
Most employees don’t hate the idea of 1:1s — they hate that most of them are a waste of time. Too often, these meetings turn into status updates, manager monologues, or calendar blocks that get cancelled half the time.In this ep...
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Protecting Yourself as a Founder: Separation, Severance, and Board Dynamics
Founders pour everything into building their companies — but often forget to protect themselves. Boards can replace you. Investors can pressure you out. Acquisitions can shift your role overnight.In this episode of Leadership, Actual...
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