EPISODE · Nov 25, 2025 · 43 MIN
From Stress to Strength: Transformative Nervous System Strategies for Leaders
from Leadership Laboratory · host Jamie McKinney | Author, Executive Coach, & Women's Leadership Development Guide
Welcome back to the Leadership Lab, where practical leadership wisdom meets real-world application. In this episode, host Jamie McKinney welcomes nervous system business coach Lindsay Troxell for an insightful conversation on stress, resilience, and how our bodies profoundly shape our leadership capabilities.Did you know that more than half of employees, and especially women, show up to work feeling stressed every day? That stress isn't just uncomfortable; it directly impacts our clarity of thought, quality of decisions, and how we respond under pressure. Lindsay Troxell, with over 20 years of experience coaching leaders in high-stress industries, reveals why regulating your nervous system is foundational to executive presence and sustainable high performance.Together, Jamie McKinney and Lindsay Troxell break down the science behind stress responses, explain how to identify when you're in a reactive state, and share simple, actionable tools, from breathwork to grounding exercises, to help you regain composure in tough moments. You'll learn why achieving your best isn't about pushing harder, but about cultivating internal safety and self-awareness.Whether you're leading a team or simply striving to bring your best self to work, this episode is packed with strategies to expand your resilience and unlock more authentic, effective leadership. So turn up the volume, grab your notebook, and get ready for an experiment in transformative self-leadership, right here in the Leadership Lab!We'd love to hear from you! For comments or to explore opportunities to partner, please contact us at [email protected]. Referenced video:https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNipvSttDvr/?hl=en
What this episode covers
Welcome back to the Leadership Lab, where practical leadership wisdom meets real-world application. In this episode, host Jamie McKinney welcomes nervous system business coach Lindsay Troxell for an insightful conversation on stress, resilience, and how our bodies profoundly shape our leadership capabilities.Did you know that more than half of employees, and especially women, show up to work feeling stressed every day? That stress isn't just uncomfortable; it directly impacts our clarity of thought, quality of decisions, and how we respond under pressure. Lindsay Troxell, with over 20 years of experience coaching leaders in high-stress industries, reveals why regulating your nervous system is foundational to executive presence and sustainable high performance.Together, Jamie McKinney and Lindsay Troxell break down the science behind stress responses, explain how to identify when you're in a reactive state, and share simple, actionable tools, from breathwork to grounding exercises, to help you regain composure in tough moments. You'll learn why achieving your best isn't about pushing harder, but about cultivating internal safety and self-awareness.Whether you're leading a team or simply striving to bring your best self to work, this episode is packed with strategies to expand your resilience and unlock more authentic, effective leadership. So turn up the volume, grab your notebook, and get ready for an experiment in transformative self-leadership, right here in the Leadership Lab!We'd love to hear from you! For comments or to explore opportunities to partner, please contact us at [email protected]. Referenced video:https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNipvSttDvr/?hl=en
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