The Leadership Skill No One Taught Us: Self-Leadership, Mental Load, and Presence

In this episode of Beyond Product Management, Heather Miller sits down with Kerri LaRose, self-leadership coach, counselor, and advocate for intentional living, to talk about the invisible work that shapes everything else — our thoughts, beliefs, and patterns.While we often focus on career strategy, productivity systems, and performance, this conversation goes deeper. Kerri explains why self-leadership is the foundation for every other role we play — as leaders, partners, parents, and professionals — and how unexamined beliefs can quietly limit our growth for decades.Together, Heather and Kerri explore how mental load shows up both at work and at home, why “just pushing through” doesn’t work long-term, and how learning to lead yourself creates stronger relationships, clearer decisions, and more sustainable success.This episode is especially relevant for women navigating demanding careers alongside family life, leadership roles, and the constant pressure to be “on” for everyone else.A question to reflect on after listening:If you’re not getting the results you want — in your career, relationships, or energy — what belief might be driving that outcome?Connect with Kerri LaRoseIf this conversation resonated and you’re ready to explore self-leadership more deeply, connect with Kerri and learn more about her coaching work.https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerri-ouber-larose/https://www.ctacoaches.com/Kerri_Ouber_Larose/PDRM Consulting's mission is to help businesses reduce risk, specifically in the fields of Cybersecurity and Product Management.Heather bridges the professional development gap in the corporate space by empowering growth-driven product managers to transition into strategic, results-oriented leaders. By focusing on enhancing key skills and decision-making capabilities, she helps them accelerate their leadership journey, achieve measurable outcomes more quickly, and excel in driving product success. Her approach ensures they thrive in their roles and unlock their full potential as impactful servant leaders within their organizations.You can follow us for more daily content:Instagram: @pdrmconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pdrm-consultingJoin our Newsletter:https://solitary-block-17987.myflodesk.com/ofo6k6a0f9