Burnout Proof Leadership: Shift Your Identity, Develop New Skills & Leverage Workplace Tensions to Unlock your Next Level
Burnout Proof Leadership: Shift Your Identity, Develop New Skills & Leverage Workplace Tensions to Unlock your Next Level

Burnout Proof Leadership: Shift Your Identity, Develop New Skills & Leverage Workplace Tensions to Unlock your Next Level

Dr. Tracy Christopherson and Michelle Troseth

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Have you hit a plateau in your leadership journey, feeling overworked and unsure how to break through? You’ve climbed the ranks, but despite your hard work you’re not advancing and you’re battling stress and decision-fatigue leaving you uncertain about your next step. Burnout Proof Leadership is your go-to podcast for shifting your leadership identity, refining your leadership skills, and using polarity intelligence to turn workplace challenges into growth opportunities. Each episode will help you: ✅ Apply polarity intelligence to navigate workplace tensions with confidence ✅ Break free from burnout patterns while excelling in high-pressure roles ✅ Build leadership skills that drive success without overworking Stop spinning your wheels—your next level of leadership is within reach. Tap into your potential today by listening to a fan-favorite: The Thriving , Resilient, Unstoppable (TRU) Leader series -episodes 251-253! 🎧

Recent Episodes

The Holiday Tradition Trap: How It Drains You and Fuels Burnout
DEC 12, 2025
The Holiday Tradition Trap: How It Drains You and Fuels Burnout

Do you feel torn between keeping up cherished traditions and trying something new during the holidays—at work and at home?

As year-end pressure mounts, leaders often face conflicting demands: maintaining the comfort of long-standing traditions while adapting to evolving team dynamics, family structures, and personal capacity. This episode helps you rethink how to navigate this season without falling into burnout, by reframing the tension between tradition and innovation as a polarity to manage—not a problem to solve.


  • Learn how over-focusing on either tradition or innovation can create unnecessary friction, guilt, or disconnection.
  • Discover practical ways to blend the old with the new to reflect your current leadership identity and energy levels.
  • Gain tools to preserve meaningful rituals while introducing relevant, inclusive updates that reduce stress and boost engagement.


Press play to discover how to lead yourself and others through the holidays with more connection, ease, and sustainability.


New episode every Friday morning.


More from MissingLogic:

Click here to grab a copy of Polarity Intelligence: The Missing Logic in Leadership

To contact Tracy or Michelle, email [email protected]


In this podcast, business leaders navigate the challenges of high-pressure jobs, tackling burnout, micromanagement, and decision fatigue while honing emotional intelligence, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities to strengthen their leadership identity. Through discussions on leadership development, stress management, conflict resolution, and time management, listeners gain insights into achieving work-life balance, overcoming the struggles of being overworked, and fostering personal growth in the ever-evolving workplace.

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13 MIN
How To Shift Your Leadership Identity to Avoid Burnout in 2026 and Beyond
DEC 10, 2025
How To Shift Your Leadership Identity to Avoid Burnout in 2026 and Beyond

What if the secret to a burnout-proof life in 2026 isn’t a productivity hack—but a bold shift in your leadership identity?

If you're feeling the strain of high expectations and constant pressure, you're not alone. The pace of leadership isn't slowing down—and without the right mindset, it's easy to slip into burnout. This episode reveals why redefining who you are as a leader is the most powerful move you can make to reclaim your energy, direction, and resilience in the coming year.


  • Discover how to think like a visionary CEO to create a leadership identity rooted in clarity, purpose, and strength.
  • Learn how to lead with purpose instead of pressure so your energy is focused and fulfilling—not depleted.
  • Master the skill of setting and honoring boundaries so you can stay aligned with what matters most in your life and leadership.


Press play now to start stepping into your next-level leadership identity and protect your power before 2026 even begins.


New episode every Wednesday morning.


More from Tracy and Michelle:


If you are in a season where you’re craving more clarity…

More alignment…

More breathing room...


AND if you are ready to take action…


Then we invite you to schedule a Breakthrough Clarity Call.


This isn’t a sales call. It’s a space to gain clarity, activate your next level and get a clear recommendation to go forward.

Spots are limited each month.

We prioritize calls for leaders actively seeking change.


Click HERE to schedule your Breakthrough Clarity Call.


To contact Tracy or Michelle, email [email protected]


In this podcast, business leaders navigate the challenges of high-pressure jobs, tackling burnout, micromanagement, and decision fatigue while honing emotional intelligence, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities to strengthen their leadership identity. Through discussions on leadership development, stress management, conflict resolution, and time management, listeners gain insights into achieving work-life balance, overcoming the struggles of being overworked, and fostering personal growth in the ever-evolving workplace.

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17 MIN
How One Small Leadership Skill Shift Prevents Holiday Burnout Before It Starts
DEC 5, 2025
How One Small Leadership Skill Shift Prevents Holiday Burnout Before It Starts

Are you overextending yourself this holiday season—and forgetting to receive?

As the holidays approach, many leaders find themselves emotionally drained, juggling year-end work pressures and family obligations. This episode explores how the overlooked art of receiving is just as vital as giving—and how neglecting it can quietly fuel burnout.


  • Discover why over-giving, especially for leaders, is a hidden trap that leads to exhaustion and missed moments.
  • Learn how to apply polarity intelligence to create a healthier balance between giving and receiving at work and home.
  • Gain practical tools to protect your energy and sustain your leadership effectiveness through the holiday chaos.


Tune in now to learn how shifting your approach to receiving can keep you grounded, connected, and burnout-proof through the busiest season of the year.


New episode every Friday morning.


More from MissingLogic:

Click here to grab a copy of Polarity Intelligence: The Missing Logic in Leadership

To contact Tracy or Michelle, email [email protected]


In this podcast, business leaders navigate the challenges of high-pressure jobs, tackling burnout, micromanagement, and decision fatigue while honing emotional intelligence, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities to strengthen their leadership identity. Through discussions on leadership development, stress management, conflict resolution, and time management, listeners gain insights into achieving work-life balance, overcoming the struggles of being overworked, and fostering personal growth in the ever-evolving workplace.

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13 MIN
How TRU Leaders Use Polarity Mastery as a Leadership Skill to become Burnout Proof
DEC 3, 2025
How TRU Leaders Use Polarity Mastery as a Leadership Skill to become Burnout Proof

Are you leading on empty—constantly pushing, but quietly wondering how long you can keep going without burning out?

In today's chaotic and ever-changing leadership landscape, burnout isn’t just a possibility—it’s becoming an inevitability. But it doesn’t have to be your story. This episode is for high-achieving leaders who are ready to protect their energy, embrace a stronger leadership identity, and build burnout-proof leadership skills to thrive in 2026 and beyond.


  • Learn the three critical polarities every leader must master to prevent burnout and regain control.
  • Discover how balancing your professional and personal life, and caring for others without neglecting yourself, fuels sustainable resilience.
  • Shift your focus from reactive “doing” to first being grounded in “being” and transform your leadership identity for greater impact and sustainability.


Tune in now to uncover the practical tools and mindset shifts that will help you thrive as a resilient and unstoppable leader in the year ahead.


New episode every Wednesday morning.


More from Tracy and Michelle:


If you are in a season where you’re craving more clarity…

More alignment…

More breathing room...


AND if you are ready to take action…


Then we invite you to schedule a Breakthrough Clarity Call.


This isn’t a sales call. It’s a space to gain clarity, activate your next level and get a clear recommendation to go forward.

Spots are limited each month.

We prioritize calls for leaders actively seeking change.


Click HERE to schedule your Breakthrough Clarity Call.


To contact Tracy or Michelle, email [email protected]


In this podcast, business leaders navigate the challenges of high-pressure jobs, tackling burnout, micromanagement, and decision fatigue while honing emotional intelligence, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities to strengthen their leadership identity. Through discussions on leadership development, stress management, conflict resolution, and time management, listeners gain insights into achieving work-life balance, overcoming the struggles of being overworked, and fostering personal growth in the ever-evolving workplace.

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26 MIN
Think Black Friday Is Just About Shopping? You’re Missing THIS Leadership Lesson
NOV 28, 2025
Think Black Friday Is Just About Shopping? You’re Missing THIS Leadership Lesson

Are your Black Friday choices quietly shaping your leadership identity and the future of your community?

As the holiday shopping frenzy hits its peak, this episode dives into a powerful leadership polarity—global versus local economies—and how your decisions as a leader and consumer reflect deeper values, drive systemic impact, and even contribute to burnout if left unexamined. Whether you're leading a team or filling your cart, your choices ripple further than you think.


  • Discover how balancing global efficiency with local loyalty can build resilient, inclusive systems.
  • Learn practical ways to align your leadership identity with conscious consumerism during peak shopping seasons.
  • Uncover how your spending habits this Black Friday can either fuel burnout or support sustainable, grounded leadership practices.


Listen now to uncover how your everyday choices—especially today—can sharpen your leadership skills and shape an economy that’s both powerful and personal.


New episode every Friday morning.


More from MissingLogic:

Click here to grab a copy of Polarity Intelligence: The Missing Logic in Leadership

To contact Tracy or Michelle, email [email protected]


In this podcast, business leaders navigate the challenges of high-pressure jobs, tackling burnout, micromanagement, and decision fatigue while honing emotional intelligence, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities to strengthen their leadership identity. Through discussions on leadership development, stress management, conflict resolution, and time management, listeners gain insights into achieving work-life balance, overcoming the struggles of being overworked, and fostering personal growth in the ever-evolving workplace.

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9 MIN