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.
The Art of Incremental Courage
Discover how slowing down can accelerate your leadership growth in this first part of our Summer Slowdown series. Learn the power of incremental courage from an unexpected teacher - a dog named Nemo who led to profound insights about pursuing goals without burnout. Perfect for leaders preparing for Q3 with sustainable strategies.
Words We all Need Right Now: 10 Affirmations for Well Leaders
A collection of 10 powerful affirmations for BIPOC leaders navigating workplace challenges, burnout, and the pressure to be perfect. These encouraging phrases offer permission to rest, set boundaries, and lead authentically while honoring your humanity. Perfect for leaders seeking grounding, inspiration, and gentle reminders that they're not alone in their journey.
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.
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?
Why I Don’t Ask, “How was your break?”
Here’s why I don’t ask, “How was your break,” but instead offer choices for how people check-in.
A 15-minute Step in the Right Direction
What impact would 15 minutes of daily focused action have on one of your goals?
10 Questions to Ask When Building Relationships
How do you build relationships and get to know your people? Check out 10 questions Lori and I have used in our coaching, supervisory, and student advisory relationships.
7 Closing Reflections As You Celebrate and Review the School Year
What would ending the year with purpose-filled and joy-filled connection and reflection feel like? What might the impact be if we integrated reflective practices throughout the school year?
We are not Energizer Bunnies: buffer time + recovery days
We are not Energizer Bunnies. There comes a point when our body won’t just keep going and going. How might you build in buffer time and recovery days into your schedule? What impact would it have?
preparing yourself for tomorrow…again
suggestions to educators in response to the events of today
April2022: when they tell you who they are, believe them
April 2022 - When they show you who they are, believe them. Let’s discuss hiring and the need for discernment as we look for new jobs. Also learn how my work will be shifting come August.
March 2022: doing hard things that make space for ease in my life
March 2022 - Let’s discuss doing hard things that make space for ease in our lives, being mindful of the spaces we’re sponsoring people into, affirming Black children’s imaginative play, and rest as resistance.