Lead Yourself First: 7 Strategies for High-Stakes Leadership

the Working Mother’s Mentor

You can’t lead others through complexity if you’re not first leading yourself.

In this episode, I share seven strategies to strengthen your leadership and show up with clarity, confidence, and staying power—especially when the stakes are high and the path forward is unclear.

If you're an executive, manager, entrepreneur, or ambitious professional leading through change, burnout, or decision fatigue, this conversation will help you:

✔ Reclaim strategic thinking time ✔ Protect your energy and leadership margins ✔ Lead decisively without waiting for perfect answers ✔ Challenge false certainty and earn real trust ✔ Build adaptability into your leadership toolkit

Whether you’re leading a team, a business, or your household, you’ll discover how to stay grounded, make smart decisions faster, and become a steady force others trust—no matter what’s happening around you.

This episode is especially for high-achieving women who want to lead with strength and sustainability without sacrificing what matters most.