Overwhelmed as a manager? Leadership doesn't have to feel this heavy. Desiree Petrich shares one mindset shift to release pressure, beat burnout, and lead with clarity + energy into 2026

Last week we unpacked the 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership. Today? We close the year simpler: one word to lighten your load as a new manager.

If leadership feels overwhelming right now, you're not alone. Managers often carry too much: expectations to be everything to everyone, 110% performance, juggling work + home. It builds to manager burnout, resentment, drained confidence.

In this You're the Boss, Now What? episode, I share release - the mindset shift that drops unhelpful commitments without adding more to-do's. No fixing yourself. Just letting go.

You'll Walk Away With:

1. Expectations no longer serving your leadership (and how to spot them)
2. Why doing it all yourself fuels burnout - plus how to stop
3. Proof: Leadership can feel meaningful without constant struggle

Slow down, reflect, enter 2026 lighter. Perfect for coaching for managers, imposter syndrome in leadership, and new manager tips.

Reflection Questions from the Episode:

• What expectations won't you carry into 2026?
• Commitments you're dreading? How can you release or delegate them?
• What's the story making leadership harder than it needs to be?

Connect: Follow on LinkedIn for leadership overwhelm tips, team dynamics, work boundaries, better management without burnout.

Resources:

• Habit Tracking App: Strides

Primary Keywords: Coaching for Managers, Leadership Podcast for New Managers, How to Be a Better Manager, Imposter Syndrome in Leadership, New Manager Tips
Secondary Keywords: Manager Burnout, Leadership Overwhelm, How to Lead Without Burning Out, Boundaries at Work for Managers, Confidence in Leadership

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