EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 57 MIN
How to Build Success Without Burning Out | Angela Gill Nelms & Gia Ganesh
from Badass Leaders Podcast: Leadership, Career Growth, and Company Culture · host Angela Gill Nelms
In this special re-release of one of the most personal episodes in Badass Leaders Podcast history, Gia Ganesh takes over the host chair and turns the tables on Angela Gill Nelms.Angela opens up about the experiences that shaped her leadership philosophy, from surviving an abusive childhood and becoming a single mother, to earning an engineering degree while raising a daughter with special needs, leading high-growth companies, and building a career centered on helping others reach their full potential.Together, Angela and Gia explore the meaning behind "Be Brave. Be Badass.," the power of resilience, how to overcome perfectionism and imposter syndrome, what great leaders understand about conflict resolution, and why emotional intelligence matters more than raw talent.As an added bonus, this episode features People Multiple host Gia Ganesh before the launch of her own podcast. Be sure to check out People Multiple, with the first three episodes available now.Learn More About Gia:https://www.linkedin.com/in/giaganesh/ https://www.peoplemultiple.com/ The Discussion Also Tackles Questions Like...What does "Be Brave. Be Badass." actually mean?How do you overcome imposter syndrome as a leader?How can leaders stop perfectionism from holding them back?What are the warning signs of burnout?How do you know when it's time to take a step back from work?What makes someone coachable?Why is emotional intelligence more important than technical expertise?How do great leaders handle conflict?What does healthy conflict look like on a team?How can leaders give and receive feedback more effectively?How do you build a strong personal brand?ThemesResilience and adversityLeadership developmentPersonal growth and self-awarenessBurnout and recoveryEmotional intelligenceCoachability and feedbackPersonal brandingConflict resolutionWomen in leadershipHigh-performance leadershipPerfectionism and imposter syndromeBuilding great teamsLifelong learningCareer pivots and reinventionProductionProduced by: The AGN GroupHost: Angela Gill NelmsProducer: Katie HartTagline: Be Brave. Be Badass.Websites: www.theagngroup.com and www.AngelaGillNelms.comAbout The AGN Group:At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time. www.TheAGNGroup.com.Social Media Channels:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassleaderspodcast/Twitter: https://x.com/BALeadersPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baleaderspodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badass-leaders-podcast2Want to be a Podcast Guest?If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, read more here: https://www.angelagillnelms.com/be-our-guest/
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In this special re-release of one of the most personal episodes in Badass Leaders Podcast history, Gia Ganesh takes over the host chair and turns the tables on Angela Gill Nelms.Angela opens up about the experiences that shaped her leadership philosophy, from surviving an abusive childhood and becoming a single mother, to earning an engineering degree while raising a daughter with special needs, leading high-growth companies, and building a career centered on helping others reach their full potential.Together, Angela and Gia explore the meaning behind "Be Brave. Be Badass.," the power of resilience, how to overcome perfectionism and imposter syndrome, what great leaders understand about conflict resolution, and why emotional intelligence matters more than raw talent.As an added bonus, this episode features People Multiple host Gia Ganesh before the launch of her own podcast. Be sure to check out People Multiple, with the first three episodes available now.Learn More About Gia:https://www.linkedin.com/in/giaganesh/ https://www.peoplemultiple.com/ The Discussion Also Tackles Questions Like...What does "Be Brave. Be Badass." actually mean?How do you overcome imposter syndrome as a leader?How can leaders stop perfectionism from holding them back?What are the warning signs of burnout?How do you know when it's time to take a step back from work?What makes someone coachable?Why is emotional intelligence more important than technical expertise?How do great leaders handle conflict?What does healthy conflict look like on a team?How can leaders give and receive feedback more effectively?How do you build a strong personal brand?ThemesResilience and adversityLeadership developmentPersonal growth and self-awarenessBurnout and recoveryEmotional intelligenceCoachability and feedbackPersonal brandingConflict resolutionWomen in leadershipHigh-performance leadershipPerfectionism and imposter syndromeBuilding great teamsLifelong learningCareer pivots and reinventionProductionProduced by: The AGN GroupHost: Angela Gill NelmsProducer: Katie HartTagline: Be Brave. Be Badass.Websites: www.theagngroup.com and www.AngelaGillNelms.comAbout The AGN Group:At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time. www.TheAGNGroup.com.Social Media Channels:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassleaderspodcast/Twitter: https://x.com/BALeadersPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baleaderspodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badass-leaders-podcast2Want to be a Podcast Guest?If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, read more here: https://www.angelagillnelms.com/be-our-guest/
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