Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “If I don’t do it, it won’t get done right,” or “It’s just easier if I handle it myself”?

At first, being the go-to person feels good. You’re trusted. Needed. Respected. But over time, that same role can quietly turn heavy, and most leaders don’t realize when that shift happens.

In this episode, we’re talking about why being the reliable one slowly turns into pressure, exhaustion, and frustration, and how that doesn’t mean you’re failing as a leader. It means something in your leadership identity is asking to change.

While you listen, you may feel:

→ Seen for the first time in a long time

→ Less guilty about feeling tired or irritated

→ More clear on why leadership has started to feel heavier than it used to

You’ll learn:

→ The difference between leadership and over-functioning

→ Why stepping back feels risky, even when you know you need to

→ How being “needed” can quietly block growth… for you and your team

Try this while listening:

 Notice where you step in before someone else has a chance. Pause before fixing or rescuing. Ask yourself, “Does this actually belong to me?”

This kind of awareness is a proven leadership practice used in executive coaching and leadership development, and it’s where real change begins.

If any part of this already sounds familiar, stay with this episode. There’s a shift here that could change how you lead, without walking away from what you’ve built.

Remember- you have full control of the wheel!

With Gratitude,

Nancy

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