“The stress I carried slowed me down — I couldn’t think clearly, and I didn’t recognize myself anymore.” - Martin Redigolo

What if the very thing that makes you successful is also what’s slowly breaking you down? In this episode, I sit down with design and business leader Martin Redigolo for a raw, honest conversation about stress - not just the kind that keeps you up at night, but the kind that shapes you as a leader. From the high-intensity worlds of Deloitte, BCG, and Manion to his personal turning points, Martin opens up about how ambition, responsibility, and caring deeply for others can collide. This one’s about learning to lead without losing yourself.

You’ll hear me discuss:

• How Martin’s early career excitement blurred the line between passion and pressure and why it took years to notice the difference
• What happens when your strengths as a caring, people-focused leader start to work against you
• The tension between wanting to do right by others and holding yourself to impossible standards
• How disconnecting from your core values (like fairness and care) can quietly turn stress into self-doubt
• The moment Martin realized he was “standing in his own way” and what it taught him about rebuilding trust in himself
• Why structure, trusted people, and simple routines can be lifelines when stress takes over
• The one piece of coaching advice that completely changed how he leads under pressure

Resources

Martin Redigolo on Web | LinkedIn

Winnie da Silva on LinkedIn | On the Web | Substack | YouTube | Email - [email protected]

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