Grounded Under Pressure: Body-Led Skills to Reset | Hollie Rottman

What happens when your nervous system is running the show—and the stakes are high?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, we explore what it really means to stay grounded under pressure with executive coach and leadership consultant Hollie Rottman, a specialist in burnout prevention and transformative leadership development. Hollie supports high-achieving women and leaders navigating intense personal and professional transitions—helping them reconnect with their bodies, emotions, and inner wisdom so they can lead with clarity, grounded authority, and aliveness.With over 20 years of experience designing leadership programs, building markets, and shaping culture across global financial firms, national health initiatives, and nonprofit boards, Hollie brings a rare depth of real-world leadership insight paired with deeply embodied practice. Her work uniquely integrates somatic intelligence, nervous system regulation, and emotional literacy as core leadership capacities, shaped in large part by her Strozzi Somatics Certification, which distinguishes her body-centered approach to leadership and presence.In this conversation, we explore:How stress and pressure live in the body—not just the mindWhy burnout is not a personal failure, but a physiological warning systemHow somatic practices create access to clarity, resilience, and grounded decision-makingWhat it truly means to lead from the inside out during times of uncertaintyHollie holds PCC status with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), and holds a Master’s in Human Resources Management. She is also certified in The Leadership Circle Profile, fully trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) coaching, and is a certified group facilitator in healing breathwork through the School of Prana in Lisbon.Through Rottman Consulting, Hollie also co-leads pioneering work on generative conflict with her partner, Jim Rottman—helping teams move beyond reactivity to cultivate deeper trust, alignment, and collective resilience in service of the world’s most meaningful challenges.This episode is a grounded, practical, and deeply human exploration of how to regulate, reset, and lead with stability when life applies real pressure.Connect with Hollie:Website: hollierottman.comLinkedIn & Instagram: @hollierottmanRooted & Wild provides general information for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Henry Hawk. The content shared on this podcast is not intended to replace individualized medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, nor should it be used to diagnose or treat any health condition. Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical or mental health concerns.