Why Do I Feel Like I Have to Carry It All?

Leadership can sometimes feel lonely.But is loneliness simply part of leadership, or could it be connected to the stories we carry about what leadership requires? In this first solo episode of The Pause Before You Lead, Heather explores the beliefs that kept her constantly connected to work, even while on vacation, and how those same patterns continue to show up in the leaders she coaches today.Rather than focusing on time management or delegation, this conversation invites a deeper reflection:What if the greatest weight leaders carry isn’t their workload, but the stories they’ve come to believe about responsibility, availability, and what it means to be a good leader?As you listen, consider this question:What am I carrying that may no longer be mine to carry?Whether you’re leading a team, a business, or an organization, this episode offers an invitation to pause, reflect, and start writing a different story.