Ep 190 - The Emotional Economy: How to lead with empathy without burning out

In this solo episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores the emotional economy of leadership — the invisible emotional labour many leaders carry as they support teams, manage uncertainty, and hold space for others.Drawing on emotional labour theory (Hochschild), emotion regulation research, and insights from wellbeing science, this episode unpacks why empathy has become a core leadership currency — and how overusing it without boundaries leads to burnout, resentment, and emotional exhaustion.You’ll learn:What emotional labour actually is (and why most leaders underestimate it)Why women, people leaders, and neurodivergent leaders often carry more emotional loadThe difference between empathy and emotional self-sacrificeHow emotion regulation supports sustainable, high-impact leadershipWhat healthy emotional leadership looks like — for you and your organisationThis episode is for leaders who care deeply — and want to lead with empathy without losing themselves in the process.    #EmotionalIntelligence#LeadershipWellbeing#PeopleLeadership#BurnoutPrevention#EmbodiedLeadershipSend us Fan MailSupport the showEnjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life. Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you!Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now