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Addressing Overwhelm With Guest Chris Clearfield.

25 min · 11 de may de 2026
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Leaders don’t usually burn out from one big event. It is the slow accumulation of unspoken overwhelm that builds over time. In this episode, we explore the reality of overwhelm in leadership as a pattern, not a one-off reaction to a busy week. We unpack the hidden drivers behind burnout, including the internal narratives leaders repeat that keep them stuck in constant pressure. Instead of treating overwhelm as a time management issue, we look at it as a signal of deeper structural and leadership patterns. We also explore what actually helps: strategies that go beyond task delegation into mindset, systems, and trust. That includes delegating outcomes, not just work, shifting from blaming people to examining process gaps, and recognizing how a leader’s overwhelm impacts team performance. Most importantly, we talk about normalizing the conversation around overwhelm and building the courage to address it openly within teams. Enjoy the episode! About the guest Chris Clearfield is a leadership strategist and Harvard-trained scientist who helps high-performing entrepreneurs scale without becoming the bottleneck, working with companies like Netflix, Microsoft, Etsy, and ExxonMobil. He is co-author of Meltdown and author of The High-Altitude Entrepreneur. Link to learn more: http://highaltitudebook.com/ [http://highaltitudebook.com/]

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