In this episode, Wellbeing@KSU sits down with Josh Burns from Kennesaw State University’s Department of Student Leadership to uncover how nurturing leadership skills goes hand in hand with maintaining holistic wellbeing. They dive into the signature Leap into Leadership program, along with one-on-one coaching, which helps students clarify their values, strengths, and impact goals. Josh shares how civic engagement and the Owl Creed foster a sense of belonging, and he offers practical pathways from using the Owl Life platform to serving as an orientation leader, for students to step into leadership roles. Finally, he reveals strategies for monitoring energy, reflecting on successes, and preventing burnout so that rising leaders can stay balanced on and off campus.