Find Your Zone of Genius: Helping Women Leaders Thrive without Overfunctioning with Dr. Denee Choice

Keywordsleadership, burnout, women empowerment, zone of genius, emotional alignment, self-trust, overfunctioning, women in business, leadership coaching, personal developmentSummaryDr. Denée Choice is a leadership strategist who helps ambitious women expand their influence with grounded presence and authentic authority. She works with women who are tired of twisting themselves to fit outdated leadership molds and ready to lead from a deeper, more aligned source of strength. In this episode we talk about how to find your Zone of Genius, how to stop overfunctioning, and the unique challenges women leaders face.  In her latest book, The Authority Myth, she maps the inner architecture that shapes how women rise and offers a path to leading with presence, power, and inner command.TakeawaysDr. Choice transitioned from a physician to a leadership coach due to personal experiences with burnout.Burnout can often go unrecognized until it becomes overwhelming.Women are socialized to overfunction, leading to burnout and resentment.Identifying one's zone of genius is crucial for sustainable leadership.Small adjustments in daily tasks can lead to significant improvements in energy and fulfillment.Women often equate their value with their ability to take on more responsibilities.It's essential to differentiate between what we choose to do and what we feel we should do.Advocating for oneself is key to achieving success in leadership roles.Women need to be at the decision-making table to create meaningful change.Chapters00:00 Meet Dr. Denée Choice01:08 From Physician to Leadership Coach06:53 Recognizing and Understanding Burnout14:03 Finding Your Zone of Genius26:41 Overfunctioning and Its Impact on Women32:15 Empowering Women in Leadership RolesConnect with Dr. Denée: Website: https://choiceleadershipconsulting.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deneechoice/Book: Secrets of a Recovering Perfectionist: https://amzn.to/48Ok80z Get a complimentary digital copy of my latest book, The Authority Myth: https://choiceleadershipconsulting.com/authority-myth/  Please like, subscribe and share this podcast with someone you think might enjoy it. And if you enjoyed the episode? Please leave us a review! It really does help other women looking to outsmart burnout discover the show.And remember, burnout is not your destiny; it's your wake-up call!Connect with Dr. Zarya Rubin:Listen to my TEDx talk about my burnout story: https://bit.ly/TEDxBurnoutLearn more: https://drzarya.comFollow along on IG: https://instagram.com/drzaryarubinDownload your FREE Outsmart Burnout Toolkit: https://drzarya.myflodesk.com/outsmartburnouttoolkit