In this episode of the Lead Well podcast, Trasetta Washington discusses the importance of strategizing in leadership as part of her rest framework. She emphasizes that strategizing goes beyond mere planning, focusing on alignment with one's current capacity and energy. The conversation highlights the need for leaders to build a supportive rhythm that adapts to their energy levels, allowing for effective decision making and reducing fatigue. Trasetta also encourages leaders to incorporate rest into their strategies to maintain clarity and sustainability in their leadership roles.

Takeaways

If you’re listening to this episode and realizing you’re tired, stretched thin, or leading from a place that doesn’t feel like you anymore, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

A Leadership Reset Session is a focused, one-on-one space to pause, get clear on what’s draining you, identify where you’re out of alignment, and define the shifts that will help you lead with more ease, clarity, and energy.

It’s a powerful first step back toward yourself and toward leadership that feels grounded and sustainable.

👉 Book your Leadership Reset Session Here

In this episode of The Lead Well Podcast, Trasetta Washington breaks down E = Energize, the second pillar of her R.E.S.T. framework™. She challenges the belief that leadership effectiveness comes from managing time alone and reframes energy as a leader’s true capacity.

Listeners are guided through the often overlooked emotional and neurological demands of leadership, the hidden energy leaks that quietly drain leaders, and practical ways to preserve and restore energy throughout the workday. This episode offers compassionate insight and simple, actionable shifts that help leaders move away from constant depletion and toward sustainable, steady leadership.

Energy is leadership capacity. When energy is depleted, decision making, patience, and clarity suffer, even for highly capable leaders.

Pushing through is not sustainable. Short pushes may be necessary, but chronic pushing leads to strain, not strength.

Emotional energy matters as much as physical energy. Leaders can be physically rested and still emotionally exhausted.

Nervous system overload fuels reactivity. Constant pressure keeps leaders in survival mode, reducing creativity and patience.

Energy drains are often hidden. Unclear expectations, constant context switching, unnecessary meetings, and weak boundaries quietly erode capacity.

Small resets make a big difference. Micro-resets throughout the day help leaders regulate energy in real time.

Protective decisions are leadership decisions. Delegating earlier, clarifying ownership, and ending meetings early preserve energy and improve judgment.

Team energy mirrors leadership energy. When leaders manage their energy well, teams experience more steadiness, clarity, and trust.

Rest is responsible, not indulgent. Leaders do not need to earn recovery...sustainable productivity depends on it.

If you’re listening to this episode and realizing you’re tired, stretched thin, or leading from a place that doesn’t feel like you anymore, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

A Leadership Reset Session is a focused, one-on-one space to pause, get clear on what’s draining you, identify where you’re out of alignment, and define the shifts that will help you lead with more ease, clarity, and energy.

It’s a powerful first step back toward yourself and toward leadership that feels grounded and sustainable.

👉 Book your Leadership Reset Session Here

In this episode of the Lead Well podcast, Trasetta Washington introduces the R.E.S.T. framework™, focusing on the importance of reevaluation in leadership. She emphasizes that reevaluation is not about fixing problems but about gaining awareness and clarity. Trasetta provides practical questions for leaders to reflect on their actions and energy levels, encouraging them to identify what drains and nourishes them. The episode concludes with a call to action for leaders to take time for reevaluation and to consider joining a leadership reset session for further support.

If you’re listening to this episode and realizing you’re tired, stretched thin, or leading from a place that doesn’t feel like you anymore, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

A Leadership Reset Session is a focused, one-on-one space to pause, get clear on what’s draining you, identify where you’re out of alignment, and define the shifts that will help you lead with more ease, clarity, and energy.

It’s a powerful first step back toward yourself and toward leadership that feels grounded and sustainable.

👉 Book your Leadership Reset Session Here

In this episode of the Lead Well podcast, Trasetta Washington discusses the concept of misalignment in leadership, emphasizing the subtle signs that indicate a leader may be out of sync with their values and capacity. She introduces the REST framework as a practical tool for leaders to re-evaluate their alignment and regain their energy and effectiveness. The conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness and the need for leaders to prioritize their well-being to lead sustainably.

Takeaways

If you’re listening to this episode and realizing you’re tired, stretched thin, or leading from a place that doesn’t feel like you anymore, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

A Leadership Reset Session is a focused, one-on-one space to pause, get clear on what’s draining you, identify where you’re out of alignment, and define the shifts that will help you lead with more ease, clarity, and energy.

It’s a powerful first step back toward yourself and toward leadership that feels grounded and sustainable.

👉 Book your Leadership Reset Session Here

In this episode of the Lead Well podcast, host Trasetta Washington shares her journey to becoming a leadership wellness coach, emphasizing the importance of wellness in leadership. She discusses the pressures leaders face, the impact of burnout, and the need for clarity and connection within teams. Trasetta advocates for a holistic approach to leadership that integrates personal wellbeing with professional responsibilities, encouraging leaders to reconnect with their identity and lead sustainably.

Takeaways

If this episode resonated, The Lead Well Academy is where we take these conversations deeper.

It’s a space for mission driven leaders who want clarity, alignment, and sustainable leadership practices…without burning themselves out or carrying everything alone.

Inside the Academy, you’ll find:

Practical tools to lead with confidence and capacity

Support for navigating team dynamics, boundaries, and decision fatigue

A community of leaders who care about how they lead, not just what they produce

If you’re ready to lead well and be well while you lead, you’re invited to join us.

Learn more and join The Lead Well Academy

In this episode of the Lead Well podcast, host Trasetta Washington discusses the critical issue of burnout among leaders. She dispels common myths about burnout, emphasizing that it is predictable and preventable. Trasetta outlines early signs of burnout, including physical, emotional, and behavioral indicators, and stresses the importance of self-care and rest as essential components of effective leadership. She provides actionable strategies for leaders to prevent burnout, such as intentional pacing, delegation, and redefining success to include well-being. The episode concludes with a call to action for leaders to prioritize their health and sustainability in their leadership roles.

Takeaways

If this episode resonated, The Lead Well Academy is where we take these conversations deeper.

It’s a space for mission driven leaders who want clarity, alignment, and sustainable leadership practices…without burning themselves out or carrying everything alone.

Inside the Academy, you’ll find:

Practical tools to lead with confidence and capacity

Support for navigating team dynamics, boundaries, and decision fatigue

A community of leaders who care about how they lead, not just what they produce

If you’re ready to lead well and be well while you lead, you’re invited to join us.

Learn more and join The Lead Well Academy

In this episode of the Lead Well podcast, Trasetta Washington discusses the hidden costs of over-functioning in leadership roles. She emphasizes the emotional and professional toll that excessive responsibility can take on leaders, leading to chronic stress and decision fatigue. Trasetta offers practical strategies for leaders to recognize and release unnecessary burdens, encouraging them to empower their teams and create a healthier work environment. The conversation concludes with an invitation to join the Lead Well Academy for further support in leadership development.

Takeaways

In this episode of the Lead Well podcast, host Trasetta Washington shares her personal journey through leadership challenges, emphasizing the importance of wellness and boundaries. She discusses the shift from performative leadership to embodying true leadership, highlighting the need for self-awareness and energy management. The conversation aims to support leaders in preventing burnout and leading with intention.

Takeaways

If this episode resonated, The Lead Well Academy is where we take these conversations deeper.

It’s a space for mission driven leaders who want clarity, alignment, and sustainable leadership practices…without burning themselves out or carrying everything alone.

Inside the Academy, you’ll find:

Practical tools to lead with confidence and capacity

Support for navigating team dynamics, boundaries, and decision fatigue

A community of leaders who care about how they lead, not just what they produce

If you’re ready to lead well and be well while you lead, you’re invited to join us.

Learn more and join The Lead Well Academy

In this episode of the Lead Well podcast, host Trasetta Washington shares her personal journey through leadership challenges, emphasizing the importance of wellness and boundaries. She discusses the shift from performative leadership to embodying true leadership, highlighting the need for self-awareness and energy management. The conversation aims to support leaders in preventing burnout and leading with intention.

Takeaways

If this episode resonated, The Lead Well Academy is where we take these conversations deeper.

It’s a space for mission driven leaders who want clarity, alignment, and sustainable leadership practices…without burning themselves out or carrying everything alone.

Inside the Academy, you’ll find:

Practical tools to lead with confidence and capacity

Support for navigating team dynamics, boundaries, and decision fatigue

A community of leaders who care about how they lead, not just what they produce

If you’re ready to lead well and be well while you lead, you’re invited to join us.

Learn more and join The Lead Well Academy

In this episode of the Lead Well podcast, host Trasetta Washington discusses the importance of leadership wellness, the challenges leaders face, and her intentions for the relaunch of the podcast. She emphasizes that effective leadership should not come at the cost of personal wellbeing and highlights the need for clarity and sustainable practices in leadership. The episode also touches on the significance of podcasting as a medium for connecting with leaders and providing valuable insights.

Takeaways

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00:00 Introduction to Leadership Wellness

If this episode resonated, The Lead Well Academy is where we take these conversations deeper.

It’s a space for mission driven leaders who want clarity, alignment, and sustainable leadership practices…without burning themselves out or carrying everything alone.

Inside the Academy, you’ll find:

Practical tools to lead with confidence and capacity

Support for navigating team dynamics, boundaries, and decision fatigue

A community of leaders who care about how they lead, not just what they produce

If you’re ready to lead well and be well while you lead, you’re invited to join us.

Learn more and join The Lead Well Academy

You love your work. You believe in your mission. So why do you still feel so tired?

In this episode of Profitable Productivity, Trasetta breaks down what’s really behind the exhaustion that mission driven leaders feel, even when they’re doing what they love. She shares the three hidden causes of leadership fatigue, the emotional toll of over-functioning for your team, and a powerful exercise to reclaim your energy and focus.

If you’ve been running on fumes, this one’s for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The real reason purpose driven leaders experience chronic exhaustion

How emotional overdrive quietly drains your leadership energy

The difference between productivity and progress

Why “micro-pauses” are your secret weapon against burnout

A simple weekly reflection to help you lead from alignment, not depletion

Quick Win:

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Connect with Trasetta:

Website: theteamworktuneup.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/trasettawashington

TikTok: @trasettaannelle

Quote to Remember:

“Your leadership energy is your most valuable resource. Protect it like your mission depends on it…because it does.”