Episode 5
The Cost of Performing
A conversation about polished leadership, emotional labor, and the quiet exhaustion that comes from always trying to look like you have it together.
May 29, 2026 · Guest · Lory · 36 min
- burnout
- authenticity
- leadership
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Episode Summary
Performance can look like excellence from the outside. But when leadership becomes a constant act, the cost eventually shows up in the body, the team, and the quality of decisions.
Key Takeaways
- How performance becomes normalized.
- Why exhaustion can hide behind competence.
- What it looks like to lead with less armor.
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