This week on Resiliency Redefined, Dr. Robyne is joined by Zach Arend—a former two-time saddle bronc riding champion turned leadership coach and keynote speaker—for a conversation on the real work of learning to lead ourselves first, so we can lead others well. 

Drawing from his journey from the rodeo arena to the boardroom, Zach shares a modern approach to self-leadership built on awareness, ownership, and trust. He reveals the hidden traps many high-achievers fall into, what it means to honor both our “inner rider” and “inner horse,” and how reclaiming personal responsibility can spark meaningful change for ourselves and our teams. 

Packed with grounded insights and thought-provoking questions like “What are you tolerating?”, this conversation will inspire anyone passionate about growth, building resilient teams, and finding greater fulfillment in work and life. 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• How to transform adversity into purpose and renewed confidence 
• Why career advancement without self-leadership can leave even high-performers feeling lost, depleted, or resentful 
• How self-awareness opens the door to growth 
• The four modes of the “bridled leader trap” that keep us stuck, and how to break free 
• Practical ways to honor yourself (balancing intuition and intentional direction) and shift from reaction to ownership 
• Crucial questions to prompt honest self-reflection and reveal hidden drains on our energy, agency, and team culture 
• How redefining responsibility through curiosity and self-compassion can change how you lead, work, and live 
• Why honoring ourselves is foundational to sustainable, authentic leadership 

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Additional Resources: 

• Download Zach’s Get in the Arena Toolkit to enhance your leadership impact 
• Zach’s TEDx Talk 

Get in Touch with Zach: 

• Website: https://www.zacharend.com/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zach.arend/  
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharend/ 

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• Pre-order Dr. Robyne’s book: I Hope So 
• Join Dr. Robyne’s Stress Wisely Labs 
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