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S1 Ep16 Meet Cassandra Andrews - Therapeutic Coach, Speaker & Author
Most high-performing men don’t burn out because they’re weak…they burn out because they’ve been strong for too long, in the wrong way.
In this episode, we sit down with Cassandra Andrews to unpack something that sits beneath so many leaders I work with but rarely gets said out loud.
The mask.
The pressure to provide.
To hold it together.
To lead, no matter what it’s costing underneath.
We explore why so many successful men feel trapped despite “having it all”… and how much of that comes from outdated definitions of strength we’ve inherited, not chosen.
This is a conversation about unlearning masculinity—not rejecting it, but redefining it.
There’s also a big message in here…
You don’t have to carry it all, all the time.
If you’re a leader, founder, or someone who’s always “the strong one”… this one might hit closer to home than you expect.
In this episode we discuss:
Why emotional literacy is becoming one of the most important leadership skills today
The difference between push-driven ambition and purpose that actually pulls you forward
How misaligned values quietly create hollow success
And why something as simple as journaling might be one of the most powerful tools high performers are ignoring
About the Guest
Cassandra Andrews is a therapeutic coach, speaker and author of the bestselling book Unlearning Masculinity: Redefining Success for High Achieving Men Over 40. She works with high-performing men who look successful on the outside but privately feel stuck, disconnected or trapped.
Blending practical psychology, neuroscience and deep coaching, she helps clients find clarity, purpose and emotional freedom.
Her clients include FTSE 100 CEOs, entrepreneurs, elite sports professionals, Harvard academics and founders of multi-million-pound businesses. At the heart of her work is a simple aim – to help men create the life they actually want not the one they think they should want.
🎧 Perfect for listeners interested in:
Entrepreneurship, service business growth, leadership, scaling trades businesses, sales strategies, and building a high-performance team.
Join the Community:
Interested in joining Pete and other high-performing leaders in the Mastermind? Find out more about how we challenge and support each other at https://www.inslatt.co.uk/mastermind/.
ABOUT
🎙️ The INSLATT Podcast – It’s Not So Lonely At The Top
Running a business can feel like steering a ship through choppy seas… and sometimes, the captain’s chair gets lonely. That’s why the INSLATT Podcast exists — to bring together bold, brilliant business leaders who get it.
Whether you’re leading a growing team, managing risk, or simply carrying the weight of high-stakes decisions, this podcast is your safe harbour. Every episode dives into honest, energising conversations with business owners and performance experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the T-shirt.
🎧 Why Listen?
Learn from real-world stories and leadership lessons that don’t make it into the textbooks.
Discover practical tools to lead with purpose, clarity and momentum.
Explore topics like performance, mindset, wellbeing, risk, resilience motivation, and culture — all with a down-to-earth, no-nonsense approach.
Feel part of a community of leaders who want to grow without the ego.
🧭 This isn’t just another business podcast. It’s fuel for your leadership journey.
📍 Where to Listen & Learn More:
🔗 INSLATT Podcast is available on YouTube AND your favourite podcast app. Remember to SUBSCRIBE
🎙️ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts & more
🌍 Learn more at https://www.inslatt.co.uk/
New episodes are released weekly on a Wednesday at 6am
Your host is Pete Rushmer - https://www.peterushmer.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterushmer/
Your guest today is Cassandra Andrews -
www.cassandraandrews.com
https://www.cassandraandrews.com/scorecard
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandraandrews
The podcast is bought to you by 'It's not so lonely at the top' thank you for listening.
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By Pete RushmerMost high-performing men don’t burn out because they’re weak…they burn out because they’ve been strong for too long, in the wrong way.
In this episode, we sit down with Cassandra Andrews to unpack something that sits beneath so many leaders I work with but rarely gets said out loud.
The mask.
The pressure to provide.
To hold it together.
To lead, no matter what it’s costing underneath.
We explore why so many successful men feel trapped despite “having it all”… and how much of that comes from outdated definitions of strength we’ve inherited, not chosen.
This is a conversation about unlearning masculinity—not rejecting it, but redefining it.
There’s also a big message in here…
You don’t have to carry it all, all the time.
If you’re a leader, founder, or someone who’s always “the strong one”… this one might hit closer to home than you expect.
In this episode we discuss:
Why emotional literacy is becoming one of the most important leadership skills today
The difference between push-driven ambition and purpose that actually pulls you forward
How misaligned values quietly create hollow success
And why something as simple as journaling might be one of the most powerful tools high performers are ignoring
About the Guest
Cassandra Andrews is a therapeutic coach, speaker and author of the bestselling book Unlearning Masculinity: Redefining Success for High Achieving Men Over 40. She works with high-performing men who look successful on the outside but privately feel stuck, disconnected or trapped.
Blending practical psychology, neuroscience and deep coaching, she helps clients find clarity, purpose and emotional freedom.
Her clients include FTSE 100 CEOs, entrepreneurs, elite sports professionals, Harvard academics and founders of multi-million-pound businesses. At the heart of her work is a simple aim – to help men create the life they actually want not the one they think they should want.
🎧 Perfect for listeners interested in:
Entrepreneurship, service business growth, leadership, scaling trades businesses, sales strategies, and building a high-performance team.
Join the Community:
Interested in joining Pete and other high-performing leaders in the Mastermind? Find out more about how we challenge and support each other at https://www.inslatt.co.uk/mastermind/.
ABOUT
🎙️ The INSLATT Podcast – It’s Not So Lonely At The Top
Running a business can feel like steering a ship through choppy seas… and sometimes, the captain’s chair gets lonely. That’s why the INSLATT Podcast exists — to bring together bold, brilliant business leaders who get it.
Whether you’re leading a growing team, managing risk, or simply carrying the weight of high-stakes decisions, this podcast is your safe harbour. Every episode dives into honest, energising conversations with business owners and performance experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the T-shirt.
🎧 Why Listen?
Learn from real-world stories and leadership lessons that don’t make it into the textbooks.
Discover practical tools to lead with purpose, clarity and momentum.
Explore topics like performance, mindset, wellbeing, risk, resilience motivation, and culture — all with a down-to-earth, no-nonsense approach.
Feel part of a community of leaders who want to grow without the ego.
🧭 This isn’t just another business podcast. It’s fuel for your leadership journey.
📍 Where to Listen & Learn More:
🔗 INSLATT Podcast is available on YouTube AND your favourite podcast app. Remember to SUBSCRIBE
🎙️ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts & more
🌍 Learn more at https://www.inslatt.co.uk/
New episodes are released weekly on a Wednesday at 6am
Your host is Pete Rushmer - https://www.peterushmer.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterushmer/
Your guest today is Cassandra Andrews -
www.cassandraandrews.com
https://www.cassandraandrews.com/scorecard
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandraandrews
The podcast is bought to you by 'It's not so lonely at the top' thank you for listening.