Summary: In Part 2, Josee and Katie continue their conversation by diving into the practical side of sustainable high performance. Josee explores what positive leadership really looks like both at work and at home, why toxic positivity is just as damaging as ignoring problems entirely, and how to have the difficult conversations that actually move things forward.

They also get into what happens to ambitious professionals as they climb higher, why stress tends to increase with success, and the role humility plays in building the kind of resilience that lasts. Josee shares a deeply personal story about trust and non-negotiables that every parent and leader will feel, and closes with a reminder that this is a continuous improvement life.

Key Takeaways

→ Positive leadership has four pillars: positive climate, positive communication, positive relationships and positive meaning. Practice all four at work and at home.

→ Toxic positivity is real and damaging. Acknowledging the hard stuff is not weakness, it is what makes the positive sustainable and authentic.

→ The energy it takes to suppress difficult emotions is immeasurable. We do not realize how much it is costing us until we stop doing it.

→ As you get more efficient, you get more responsibility. The answer is not to work harder. It is to use the tools that exist so you do not have to.

→ Humility is the most underrated performance tool. Being humble enough to know you are human, that you need sleep, breaks and real support, is what keeps you going long term.

→ Seven hours and thirteen minutes of sleep. Josee has canceled meetings because she did not have it. Your brain cannot perform without it.

→ Short-term stress coping mechanisms like alcohol, caffeine and avoidance give temporary relief but chip away at long-term resilience. Build the habits that actually restore you.

→ Know your red lines. Above them, there is a whole world of growth and continuous improvement. Below them, the status quo becomes unacceptable. Trust is one of those lines.

→ This is a continuous improvement life. You are not meant to arrive. You are meant to keep going.

Where to find Josee

Website

Josee Tremblay's LinkedIn

Resources

• Website
• Free Mini Cogno Mondays
• Learn more about Cognomovement
• Try Cognomovement for yourself!
• Book a call with Katie

Credit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ Herder

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Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.