EPISODE · Apr 11, 2025 · 11 MIN
76 | Silently Burning Out: Still performing. Secretly struggling.
from The Executive Exhale Podcast · host Tammy Delaney-Plugowsky
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I open up about the reality of executive burnout—how it doesn’t always look like falling apart. Sometimes, it looks like high-functioning chaos: checking all the boxes, leading meetings, and keeping it together on the outside… while slowly unraveling on the inside.I share my own story—how I gained 40-50 pounds, slipped into depression, and kept performing while feeling completely disconnected and exhausted. It’s a version of burnout many high-achievers don’t recognize until it’s taken hold.I talk about the subtle signs most leaders overlook: 👉 Waking up at 3 AM with racing thoughts 👉 Numbness or irritability in meetings 👉 Decision fatigue and disconnection 👉 Overriding your own warning signals because “there’s no time to stop”I also introduce my signature EXHALE Method™, a structured, trauma-informed approach built around 6 powerful pillars to help leaders like you restore wellness and resilience—without walking away from your career or responsibilities.Burnout isn’t a personal failure. It’s a systems problem—a calendar, belief, body, and environment problem—and you deserve a way out.If any of this sounds familiar, I want to invite you to take the next step. Support the showCurious about working with me? Book a confidential call and let’s talk about what’s weighing on you and what’s next!Want to find out where your energy is being drained.Get your Leadership Energy & Stress Resilience Score™ today.High-performance doesn’t have to mean high stress and you do NOT have to go at this alone.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Channel Disclaimer: Please note that this audio is for informational use only and is not intended to be considered a substitute for consultation with a formal business consultant, personal coach or mental health or health professional. Specific business or personal issues always requires the advice of a certified, licensed or trained professional. Listening to this channel will not establish a coaching or business relationship and therefore, messages containing personal or professionally sensitive information should not be sent to the creator. For any/all business-related inquiries, please contact [email protected]
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I open up about the reality of executive burnout—how it doesn’t always look like falling apart. Sometimes, it looks like high-functioning chaos: checking all the boxes, leading meetings, and keeping it together on the outside… while slowly unraveling on the inside. I share my own story—how I gained 40-50 pounds, slipped into depression, and kept performing while feeling completely disconnected and exhausted. It’s a version of b...
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