This week’s episode features a raw and honest conversation with Cheryl Thompson, a trailblazing leader who against the odds, excelled at Ford Motor Company to breaking barriers in the engineering field. Cheryl shares her journey of navigating male-dominated spaces, the mental and emotional toll it took, and how she finally reclaimed her wellbeing. 💡

Highlights:

1️⃣ Non-traditional Leadership Path: Cheryl’s inspiring rise from an unexpected starting point to executive leadership.

2️⃣ The Pressure to Belong: A candid discussion about the challenges women and minorities face in proving their worth.

3️⃣ Role Models in Leadership: How an empathetic male leader transformed Cheryl’s approach to wellbeing—and how she paid it forward.

4️⃣ Burnout and Recovery: Cheryl’s deeply personal experience with burnout and the steps she took to rebuild her health, including hiring a burnout coach and adopting non-negotiable self-care routines.

Key Takeaways:

🌱 It’s okay to start small: Career success doesn’t depend on where you start but on how you grow.

🌱 Leaders must model balance: Teams mirror the behavior of their leaders, so fostering a culture of wellbeing starts at the top.

🌱 Burnout isn’t the end: With the right strategies, it’s possible to recover and thrive.

Practical Tips Shared in the Episode:

• ​ Journaling to identify energy-drainers and energy-boosters.
• ​ Incorporating small but consistent changes, like 30-minute workouts.
• ​ Building strong relationships with leaders who care.

🔥 Next Week’s Guest: Alex Salas will join us to discuss setting boundaries and the power of the calendar. Don’t miss it!

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Cheryl’s mentions - https://theschoolofbecoming.com/certification/

We’d love to hear your feedback—what resonated most with you in Cheryl’s story? Let us know in the comments or leave a review! 🌟

📖 Bonus! Remember to check out my wellbeing article, where I dive into practical strategies for leaders to prioritize wellbeing in today’s fast-paced work environment - https://pearrm.com/articles/f/why-leaders-should-prioritize-employee-well-being

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