Doing It All But Still Burned Out? The Coaching Leadership Shift That Builds Confidence & Clarity
Are you working harder, putting in longer hours, and still doubting if you’re leading well?
👉 Do you struggle to delegate because you feel like it’s easier to just “do it yourself”?
👉 Is burnout creeping in, even though you’re checking all the boxes of being a “good manager”?
👉 Are you craving a leadership style that actually gives you balance, confidence, and joy again?
If so, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep leading this way.
In this episode of Career Growth for Working Moms, Shannon sits down with Kevin Bender, founder of The New Manager Club and former COO of Goodwill, to share why traditional management fails—and the coaching leadership shift that transforms careers, families, and teams.
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Why Old-School Management Fails Moms
Most managers are promoted because they’re great at their job—not because they’re trained to lead. The result?
Working harder to “set the example”
Taking on more instead of delegating
Burning out while your team stays dependent on you
Kevin reminds us: people don’t want to be managed—they want to be coached.
When you lead like a coach instead of a manager, your team grows, your stress decreases, and your career (and family life) get the balance you’ve been missing.
The 6-Part Coaching Leadership Framework
Shift Your Mindset: Move from managing tasks to coaching people.
Walk Around: Learn your team’s strengths, struggles, and what motivates them.
Prioritize What Matters: Swap overwhelming goals for “most valuable priorities.”
Celebrate Wins: Build a culture of success instead of focusing only on mistakes.
Embrace Change: Guide your team through change with communication and trust.
Manage Energy, Not Just Time: Focus on productivity and joy, not hours worked.
How Coaching Prevents Burnout
Working moms often feel like delegation = losing control. But Kevin flips that script:
“The best way to earn trust is to give trust.”
Delegation builds confidence, strengthens your team, and allows you to leave work at work—so you can be more present at home. Add in small wins, cross-training, and clear priorities, and burnout no longer runs the show.
Your Weekly Leadership Reset
This week, practice just one coaching shift: Delegate one task you’ve been holding onto.
Trust your team to handle it—and notice how it frees your energy while growing theirs.
Over time, these small shifts create a team that thrives, a career that grows, and a life that feels balanced again.
Final Thoughts
Leadership doesn’t have to mean burnout. By stepping into a coaching style of leadership, you can:
Build trust instead of control
Lead with clarity and confidence
Reduce stress while growing your career
Actually enjoy the work again
Because when your people succeed—you succeed.
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