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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 28 MIN

4 Ways to Get Your Energy Back as a Manager Without Burning Out

from You’re the Boss, Now What? with Desiree Petrich | Leadership and Team Development for Managers and Team Leaders · host Desiree Petrich - Intentional Action

If you don’t have energy, you can’t lead well.And yet… most managers are trying to push through exhaustion instead of fixing it.You finish your workday drained. You go home with nothing left to give. And the things you want to do? They keep getting pushed to the bottom of the list.So you tell yourself you’ll rest more. You’ll take a break. You’ll “fill your cup.”But nothing actually changes.Because the problem isn’t that you’re not trying. It’s that you’re trying to fix burnout the wrong way.In this episode, we break down the 4 buckets that actually help you get your energy back—without adding more to your plate. This is real-life leadership development for busy managers who want to show up better at work and at home.By the time you finish listening, you’ll learn: The 4 buckets that help managers rebuild their energy without burnout  Why most “self-care” advice doesn’t work (and what actually does)  Simple ways to improve your energy, focus, and team management starting today This episode is your reminder that being a great leader isn’t about doing more.It’s about having enough energy to lead the people around you well.Read Desiree's Book  Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Additional Episodes Manager Tips for Better Sleep Secret to All Day Energy (Glucose episode) Mindset Shifts for Sustainable Goals How to Perform at a High Level Without Burning Out This podcast for managers is here to help you:• Grow your leadership development • Navigate team management with confidence • Learn how to handle conflict at work • Apply real, practical leadership tipsIf this episode helped you:Share it with another managerLeave a 5-star reviewFollow along for more supportTake the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You LeadConnect:  Linked In | Instagram | Website

If you don’t have energy, you can’t lead well. And yet… most managers are trying to push through exhaustion instead of fixing it. You finish your workday drained. You go home with nothing left to give. And the things you want to do? They keep getting pushed to the bottom of the list. So you tell yourself you’ll rest more. You’ll take a break. You’ll “fill your cup.” But nothing actually changes. Because the problem isn’t that you’re not trying. It’s that you’re t...

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If you don’t have energy, you can’t lead well.And yet… most managers are trying to push through exhaustion instead of fixing it.You finish your workday drained. You go home with nothing left to give. And the things you want to do? They keep getting...

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