What happens when you go from leading soldiers 24/7 to learning how to lead yourself again? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with fellow veteran Caroline Boutelant to explore the unique challenges female veterans face during military transition.

Caroline shares her journey from French-born military spouse to Army intelligence officer, revealing the hidden emotional toll of empathetic leadership and the unexpected difficulties of civilian transition. Together, they unpack why compartmentalization—while necessary for military survival—can create long-term challenges when processing years of suppressed experiences.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why military leadership requires different emotional skills than corporate leadership
• How empathy can become both a superpower and a burden for female leaders
• The surprising ways military transition affects your mental and emotional wellbeing
• Why losing your military community feels like losing essential lifelines
• Practical strategies for learning to listen to your body again after years of "pushing through"
• How vulnerability actually strengthens relationships rather than burdening others
• Warning signs that you're riding the burnout rollercoaster (and how to get off)

Caroline's honest insights about building trust with her team, handling the overwhelming responsibility of caring for soldiers' entire lives, and navigating the grief of leaving military service offer invaluable lessons for any woman learning to prioritize her wellbeing while carrying the leadership mantle..

Whether you're a veteran struggling with transition, a leader dealing with empathy overwhelm, or someone who's forgotten how to put yourself first, this conversation provides both validation and practical solutions.

Remember, prioritizing your wellbeing isn't selfish—it's essential for sustainable leadership.

Connect with Caroline: www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-boutelant

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