On today’s McCoy Leadership Podcast, we dove deep with Jen Hardy, COO at MotiveAction Academy, all about transformation, burnout, and courageous leadership. Jen shared her personal journey from exhausted educator to championing self-mastery and resilience for high-stress professionals. We talked actionable tips on breaking the "yes syndrome," the power of pausing before you react, building emotional literacy, and why leadership today is all about communication and self-awareness. If you’re ready to elevate your impact as a leader and support those around you, this episode is packed with insight you can use right now.

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00:00 Career Shift Through Self-Discovery

04:12 Overcoming Burnout: Choosing Change

10:24 Teacher Support Urgently Needed

12:31 Enhancing Classroom Leadership Skills

16:13 "Yes Syndrome Culture"

19:33 The Power of Choice

22:05 Avoiding Saying "No"

26:24 "Managing Stress in High-Stress Jobs"

29:40 Journey to Self-Leadership Basics

31:36 Rethinking Work-Life Balance Myths

34:18 Redefining Retirement and Self-Mastery

39:24 Neuroscience in Leadership Decision-Making

41:20 Driving Results Through Self-Leadership

46:19 "Take a Moment to Reflect"

51:14 "Communication: Foundation for Resilience"

53:24 ChatGPT: Lifesaver for Entrepreneurs

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