The Leadership Break
by Paula Chapulis
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What You're Carrying That Isn't Yours
What You're Carrying That Isn't Yours
About this podcast
The Leadership Break is a podcast hosted by Paula Chapulis, an ICF-certified coach specializing in leadership and mental health. Created for leaders who dedicate themselves to serving others, this podcast provides a space to unwind, refuel, and strengthen self-belief and awareness. Each episode explores the mindset of leadership, offering insights and practical tools for navigating challenges like self-doubt, burnout, and evolving definitions of success. With a focus on reflection, resilience, and growth, The Leadership Break inspires leaders to prioritize their well-being and lead with authenticity, purpose, and balance.
Episodes
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- What You're Carrying That Isn't Yours · 7 min · Season 2 Episode 18Episode 18: What You're Carrying That Isn't Yours Many leaders are carrying more than their role actually requires—and over time, that weight becomes invisible. In this episode…
- Becoming the Leader You Trust · 5 min · Season 2 Episode 17Episode 17 | Becoming the Leader You Trust At some point in leadership, growth isn't about learning more—it's about trusting yourself with what you already know. In this episode…
- What It Actually Looks Like to Choose Differently · 6 min · Season 2 Episode 16Episode 16 | What It Actually Looks Like to Choose Differently Awareness is powerful—but it's not enough. In this episode, we move from insight to action. What does it actually…
- The 5 Seconds That Define Your Leadership · 7 min · Season 2 Episode 15Episode 15 | The 5 Seconds That Define Your Leadership There's a moment most leaders overlook—the few seconds right before they react. It's not the big decisions that define your…
- Viewing Feedback as a Gift (Without Pretending It's Easy) · 7 min · Season 2 Episode 14Episode 14 | Viewing Feedback as a Gift (Without Pretending It's Easy) You've probably heard the phrase "feedback is a gift." But sometimes it feels more like a brick. In this…
- Why Feedback Feels Like a Threat (and Why Leaders Get Defensive) · 7 min · Season 2 Episode 13Episode 13 | Why Feedback Feels Like a Threat (and Why Leaders Get Defensive) Receiving feedback is part of leadership—but that doesn't mean it's easy. In this episode of The…
- When You're Leading and You're Not the Boss - Part 2 · 5 min · Season 2 Episode 12Episode 12 | When You're Leading and You're Not the Boss - Part 2 Staying, Speaking, or Leaving With Integrity When leadership above you falls short, leaving can feel like…
- When You're Leading and You're Not the Boss - Part 1 · 7 min · Season 2 Episode 11Episode 11 | When You're Leading and You're Not the Boss - Part 1 Many capable leaders find themselves leading without the title, authority, or support that usually comes with…
- The Radical Act of Doing Something That Goes Somewhere—Slowly · 7 min · Season 2 Episode 10Episode 10 | The Radical Act of Doing Something That Goes Somewhere—Slowly In this episode of The Leadership Break, Paula reflects on a simple but challenging practice: creating…
- Mentorship Without a Pedestal - Guiding while Still Becoming · 7 min · Season 2 Episode 9Episode 9 | Mentorship without a Pedestal – Guiding while still Becoming Mentorship is often portrayed as a polished exchange of wisdom — the expert guiding from a place of…
- The Power of Staying: Leading when work feels ordinary · 7 min · Season 2 Episode 8Episode 8 | The Power of Staying: Leading When the Work Feels Ordinary In a culture that constantly celebrates what's new, bold, and next, choosing to stay can feel uncomfortable…
- The Moment You Outgrow a Role · 9 min · Season 2 Episode 7The Leadership Break Season 2, Episode 7 - The Moment You Outgrow a Role Episode Summary: How do you know when it's time to grow, shift, or step into a new chapter of leadership?…
- Tiny Shifts, Big Difference: Staying Steady in Leadership · 12 min · Season 2 Episode 6The Leadership Break Season 2, Episode 6 - Tiny Shifts, Big Difference: Staying Steady in Leadership Episode Summary: In the messy, everyday middle of leadership, the most…
- When the Inner Critic Evolves · 11 min · Season 2 Episode 5The Leadership Break Season 2, Episode 5 — When the Inner Critic Evolves Episode Summary: In this episode, Paula explores how self-talk changes as we grow in leadership. Rather…
- The Hidden Joys of Leadership · 5 min · Season 2 Episode 4The Leadership Break Season 2, Episode 4 – The Hidden Joys of Leadership Episode Summary: We've talked about the stretch and the invisible labor of leadership—but today, we're…
- The Cost of Carrying it All: Finding Energy in the Middle · 7 min · Season 2 Episode 3The Leadership Break Season 2, Episode 3 – The Cost of Carrying It All: Finding Energy in the Middle Episode Summary: In this episode of The Leadership Break, Paula Chapulis…
- What it's like to lead from the middle. · 8 minThe Leadership Break Season 2, Episode 2 – What It's Like to Lead from the Middle Episode Summary: In this episode, Paula explores the often-unseen stretch of leadership known as…
- The Myth of Balance · 9 min · Season 2 Episode 1Season 2, Episode 1 – The Myth of Balance Welcome back to The Leadership Break! Season 2 opens with a new theme: Quiet Leading Through the Middle. It's the stretch of leadership…
- Season 1 Wrap-Up: The Break Isn't a Detour · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 14Welcome to the Season 1 wrap-up of The Leadership Break. I'm Paula Chapulis, leadership and mental health coach, and in this episode, I'm reflecting on what this season has meant…
- Behind the Break: Something to Leave Behind · 6 min · Season 1 Episode 13Episode 13: Behind the Break: Something to Leave Behind Summary: In this deeply personal Behind the Break episode, Paula reflects on the real reason behind The Leadership Break…
