Leadership Without Burnout Newsletter
Wellness wisdom & sustainable strategies for BIPOC leaders who refuse to burn out.
Announcements and updates about Tamisha Williams Consulting will also be shared. Previous newsletters can be found on Substack.
Summer Health Check-in
As leaders, prioritizing our health isn't just about us—it's about showing up fully for the people who depend on our clarity, energy, and decision-making. When we're running on empty, everyone feels it.
What would it look like if your health appointments were the non-negotiables that everything else got scheduled around?
The Wisdom of Peonies and Potatoes
Lessons from the natural world pervade the work that we do. We see our experiences and ways of working and being as inseparable from the seasons and what they offer. In a recent conversation, we (Lori and Tamisha) discussed the fullness of peonies and the purposeful incubation of potatoes. We recognized that just as school years, seasons, times of life end and begin anew, so, too, do we have the opportunity to celebrate buds, blooms, growth, regeneration, and the stunning impermanence that increases our capacity for growth, gratitude, and trust.
Finding Abundance in Unexpected Places
Are you missing blessings because they don't look like what you originally planned? After setting 10 goals post-maternity leave and 'failing' to meet several, I discovered something powerful about abundance, leadership, and the wisdom that comes from staying open to guidance along the way.
Grace as a leadership superpower
In 'Grace As A Leadership Superpower', leadership coach Tamisha Williams explores the revolutionary act of self-compassion for BIPOC leaders. Discover the REAL Reflection framework that transforms perfectionism into sustainable leadership practices. Learn how extending grace to yourself isn't making excuses, it's a leadership superpower that creates more authentic, resilient teams. Perfect for leaders seeking wellness-centered approaches to professional excellence.
Emotional Rest: Because your leadership can't run on empty
"When your emotional tank is running on fumes, even 8 hours of sleep won't refill it."
In this week's newsletter, we dive into emotional fatigue and why BIPOC women and nonbinary leaders are especially vulnerable to this leadership energy-vampire. You'll discover:
Why hiding your authentic self is depleting your leadership superpowers
How to recognize when you're emotionally running on empty
The revolutionary rest that comes from emotional authenticity
When Plans Change: A Journey Through Uncertainty to Growth
No matter how well you plan, things don’t always go as expected. Whether it’s a new business offering that doesn’t gain traction, shifting personal circumstances, or unexpected challenges in execution, leaders must adapt quickly to keep moving forward. The ability to pivot isn’t just about survival—it’s about resilience, growth, and learning from the unexpected.
Not On My Watch: Reclaiming Self-Care Before We Wilt and Burnout
A transformative approach to self-care. A reminder that self-care is something we can access at any moment within ourselves and our community. This powerful newsletter explores ways to engage in self-care that aren’t commercialized or monetized. It addresses barriers to engaging in self care and shares strategies for pausing and nourishing your well-being.
Just Cut the strawberry: a quickie about getting the job done
When you’re feeling stuck, remember: Sometimes the simplest tasks feel overwhelming, just like a whole strawberry might not look appetizing until it's cut into bite-sized pieces. Get the “Quick Guide to Getting Things Done” inside.
Don’t Cut Down the Tree Before The Buds Bloom
Wintering trees remind us that hard work is needed beneath the surface before bountiful blooming—work that isn’t seen and often goes unacknowledged and unappreciated. How can we take this lesson from nature and not throw out our hard work just before the buds begin to bloom?
Choose Your Own Adventure!
Starting a new year doesn’t have to look the same for everyone. We put too much pressure on everyone to set annual goals and vision board their way into January. What if we chose our own adventure to transition into this new year?
40 Years of Growth: Lessons on Leading With Joy
Here are the top three lessons I've learned in my 40 years as I lead and live a life centered on joy.
Embrace Boundaries for Lasting Wellness
Boundaries aren't just about saying "no"; they're about saying "yes" to yourself. My reflection on boundaries as a necessity for ongoing wellness as I prepare to celebrate my 40th birthday.
20 Ways to Address Burnout
We can’t self-care our way out of burnout. Prevent efforts are needed at individual and systemic levels. Here are 20 ways to prevent burnout at all levels.
It’s Impossible to Have Ease in Your Life…
Is ease possible in our lives? My reflections on ease, intention, and rest.
The Three-Week System Reset
The Three-Week System Reset will allow people to center well-being, build new habits, and determine the practices that will best serve them at any time of year. If you’re in a transition space and looking for a way to get grounded and recentered, this resource is for you.
Is this feedback or gaslighting?
Is this feedback or gaslighting? Five tips for navigating disappointments and mistakes without taking on a mess that isn’t yours.
I’m Doing What’s Counterintuitive
Dive into the power of pausing and prioritizing well-being in my newsletter! Taking intentional downtime to recharge and reset. Check out my rest list, reflections, and tips for embracing rest in any schedule. Let's activate our sage brains together! #RestAndReflect
6 Strategies to Have a Strong End to this Season
Ending professional seasons with focused action and nurturing connections became more manageable when I followed these six strategies.
The Eclipse: Navigating the Shadows of Leadership
Five strategies to help women and nonbinary leaders of color navigate the shadows of their careers while staying true to their values and well-being.
Boundaries or Breakdown: Which path are you on?
Our ability to set and uphold boundaries directly impacts our effectiveness and longevity in our roles and lives. Boundaries, not breaking down! That’s the path we’re on.