About this episode

Erin Treacy shares practical advice and strategies for new managers, focusing on leadership, burnout prevention, and effective communication in diverse workplaces.

This episode with Erin Treacy and Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya⁠ is for high-achieving professionals, leaders, and especially women in STEM who want to: Break away from burnout and over-responsibility Cultivate more effective, people-first leadership styles Navigate generational dynamics at work Help teams thrive through better communication and boundaries It’s valuable for new and seasoned leaders, business owners, HR professionals, team leads, and anyone seeking sustainable success in fast-paced environments. Key Moments & Timestamps What High Performers Get Wrong About Leadership Erin Tracy describes the traps of over-responsibility for high achievers 03:06 The pitfalls of "servant leadership" done wrong: bottlenecks, frustration, and pushing good people away 04:11 Avoiding Burnout & Setting Boundaries Adejuda Galanya and Erin Tracy talk through community, self-awareness, and boundary-setting 05:35 The "Post-it Note Challenge" as a practical tool for awareness and behavior change 07:13 Generational Differences at Work Managing four generations in a single workplace—for the first time in history 13:53 Gen Z’s work values, boundary-setting, and what older…

People in this episode

Host: Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya

Guest: Erin Treacy

Topics covered

• leadership
• burnout
• communication
• generational dynamics
• women in STEM
• boundary-setting

Keywords

• leadership styles
• high achievers
• self-awareness
• team communication
• generational differences
• boundary-setting
• servant leadership

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