After decades of pushing her own body and mind to their limits, Louise has learned — and keeps relearning — that some of the rules we set for ourselves simply don't sustain us. Too many leaders feel they can't afford to stop: no afternoon off, no leave, no break. But there comes a point where running on empty means you can't show up as your best — for yourself, your team, or the impact you set out to make.

If you're a CEO, executive, or purpose-led leader feeling the weight of always being "on," this one's for you. It's a prompt to look honestly at your own limits, your leadership effectiveness, and what it really takes to sustain executive performance over the long run.

The question Louise leaves you with: Are you pushing yourself? Are you nearing your limit? And what rules might you need to break to keep leading well?

In this video:

• Recognising the signs you're nearing your limit

• Why "the Energizer Bunny" approach to leadership isn't sustainable

• The link between rest, resilience and leadership impact

• Breaking the self-imposed rules that hold leaders back

Topics: leadership effectiveness · executive performance · leadership growth · impact leadership · leadership challenges · sustainable leadership · avoiding burnout · CEO wellbeing · purpose-led leadership

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