How Your Anxiety Impacts Your Leadership Style, and What to Do About It

Anxiety doesn't stay in your head. It shows up in how you decide, how you communicate, and how you lead your team. This episode names the anxiety-driven patterns senior leaders default to under pressure and gives you concrete tools, pausing and journaling, to interrupt overthinking and lead with more intention.Key Takeaways:Name the anxiety-driven leadership patterns that surface under pressure.Use pausing and journaling to interrupt overthinking in real time.Shift to a power-with approach for more collaborative, less reactive leadership.Support the showJill Griffin, is a leadership and career strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh podcast. She works with high achievers to strengthen their leadership, navigate career transitions, build effective teams, and create what’s next.With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy. Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together:The Next Era Leader An 12-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intentionExecutive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s nextConnect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & WorkshopsInstagram: @JillGriffinOffical