What Pressure Reveals: Leadership Lessons from an Avalanche Rescuer - with Caroline Elliott

💬 message Denise Caroline Elliott spent over twenty years in ski rescue and mountain rescue units, literally working on the front lines of avalanche response with her dog, Fjord. Imagine being in a situation where the stakes are life or death and every second counts. That is where she learned what it truly means to lead and communicate when the pressure is on.We did a deep dive into how those high stakes moments in the mountains actually reveal who we are. Caroline shares how she is now taking all that intense lived experience and using it to help business teams find their footing when things get unstable. We talked about the importance of psychological safety, the power of a "gut brain," and why kindness and respect are non-negotiable, even when you are facing a literal or metaphorical storm.One of my favorite parts of our chat was hearing about her bond with her dogs. She has such a beautiful way of looking at partnership and trust that we can all learn from. Whether you are leading a team at work or just trying to navigate a stressful season in your own life, Caroline has so much wisdom to share about stepping back when you see a red flag and trusting your own internal intelligence.You can find more about Caroline and follow our journey here:Website: www.carolineelliott.meSocial Media:  https://www.instagram.com/carolineelliott.me/https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-elliott-aabb8117/Thank you for spending time with me today on the Thrive After 45™ podcast! If this episode spoke to you, be sure to hit that follow button so you never miss one.November 2026, I will be hosting a live, in-person experience called IGNITE: The Inner Uprising™.It is a two-day immersive gathering for women in midlife — women who feel the quiet pull toward something more truthful, more embodied, more fully their own.IGNITE is an extension of these conversations.It’s where reflection becomes embodiment.Where insight becomes integration.Where women who have held so much for others gather to stand fully in their own sovereignty.If something in today’s conversation stirred you — if your body leaned in — that is NOT accidental.The waitlist is now open.If IGNITE feels like something your future self would thank you for, I invite you to add your name here. https://ignite2026.lovable.appThere is a place for us to gather.If you loved this episode, I’d be so grateful if you left a review - it helps more amazing women like you find this show!Your journey doesn’t stop here - let’s keep the conversation going! Connect with me at denisedrinkwalter.com, and follow ...