May 19, 2025

E377 | Why You're Drained as a Leader (and What to Do About It)

26 minutes

Why can't someone else step up and do this?

How come I'm always the one who has to do everything?

What more do I have to do before someone finally takes some initiative?

If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions—or just quietly felt them—you’re not alone. That heavy sense of responsibility, the emotional and cultural weight of having to carry your team day after day, will wear you down. And if you don’t have a plan to offload that burden and bring others into ownership, it’s only a matter of time before burnout sets in.

But what do you do when some team members aren’t exactly charismatic—or worse, seem like they’re only halfway committed?

This episode hits close to home, pulled straight from a challenge one of our mentoring clients has been facing for years. It’s also something Brett knows firsthand.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

The main shortcoming of servant-based leadership, and how to overcome it

How to diagnose energy leaks in your ecosystem before they push you into burnout

The 3 types of energy brokers on your team—and how to actually get contributions from each

How to create a system of shared ownership and delegate tasks based on real strengths

Leading strategically by removing barriers and making sure you’re not the one holding the team back

You Do Everything for Everyone. It’s Time to Reset.

This September, we’re hosting a retreat in Phoenix, AZ—built for those who carry it all. Ten years in the making, this event is designed to give you tools to slow down, recalibrate, and breathe again.

We're teaming up with professionals like Taylor Somerville and Lauren Vestal to introduce breathwork, recovery strategies, and techniques to help you downregulate and bring some peace back into your day-to-day life. You’ll also get space to move, connect, and troubleshoot how to have the tough conversations you've been avoiding—so you can show up for yourself as much as you do for everyone else.

Stay tuned at artofcoaching.com/events and email us at [email protected] for more details.

Upcoming Live Events:

There’s never been a better time to invest in skills that don’t have a shelf life. Our live events are built to help you think, speak, and lead more effectively under pressure, in any environment. These aren’t lectures. They’re hands-on, challenging experiences with an immeasurable return on investment. We offer three different payment plans and want to meet you where you’re at. If you have questions or want help finding the best fit, reach out to us anytime at [email protected].

The Apprenticeship

If you're tired of struggling through hard conversations or avoiding them altogether, this is your chance to train for them. We’ll put you in realistic role-play scenarios and teach you the frameworks that help you navigate conflict, power dynamics, and tough personalities. No fluff. No gurus. Just pressure-tested strategies you can actually use.

📍Phoenix, AZ – June 7-8

📍Oakland, CA – July 12-13

📍Murfreesboro, TN – October 25-26

Brand Builder

This one’s for the person trying to grow something real. Whether you’re turning your book into a business, scaling your podcast, or running a brick-and-mortar that needs a stronger foundation—we cover it all. Pricing, positioning, branding, managing your team, building out systems. You’ll walk away with clarity and a real plan.

📍Folsom, CA – August 9-10

Speaker School

You don’t have to be a keynote speaker to benefit from this. If you want to become more confident, clear, and persuasive when you talk—on stage, in meetings, or on camera—this course gives you the reps, feedback, and structure to sharpen your delivery and own your message.

📍Phoenix, AZ – October 11-12

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By Brett Bartholomew

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