You Have More Power Than You Think: Burnout, Boundaries & Leadership with Dr. Sharon Melnick

Carol Stewart speaks with Dr. Sharon Melnick, business psychologist, executive coach, and author of In Your Power: React Less, Regain Control, Raise Others. Together, they explore how introverted women—especially those in senior executive roles—can reclaim and embody their personal power in workplaces that often favour extraversion and dominance.Dr. Melnick unpacks what it truly means to be "in your power," sharing practical strategies to move from being a reactive thermometer to a proactive thermostat—the leader who sets the emotional climate in any room.Highlights from the episode include:The 3 foundations of personal power: agency, sovereignty, and efficacyWhy introversion is a strength—not a shortcoming—in leadershipHow to stay calm and centred under pressure using techniques like cooling breathHow burnout is more about lack of power than workloadWhat to do when you're the only introverted woman in a male-dominated, extravert-driven environmentHow to influence without being the loudest in the roomWhether you're navigating boardrooms, burnout, or bias, this episode is packed with actionable insight to help you reclaim your energy, communicate with intention, and lead powerfully—on your own terms.Connect with Dr. Sharon Melnick:Sharonmelnick.com https://sharonmelnick.com/Try the Power Profile Quiz and download the Burnout-Proof ChecklistBook: In Your Power: React Less, Regain Control, Raise OthersLinkedIn – Sharon Melnick PhD https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmelnickTake Carol's Free Assessment to improve your impact and influencehttps://aboundingsolutions.com/taketheimpactassessment/🎵 - ©️Julie Anne Smith#introvert #Empowerment #IntrovertedWomenLeaders