Episode 74 | The Inner Life of Leaders with Drs. Julian Barling & Simon Rego

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 Leadership often demands sustained performance under pressure—but what is the psychological cost?

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Simon Rego and Dr. Julian Barling to explore burnout, stress, and the internal experiences of high-performing leaders. Drawing from CBT, ACT, and related evidence-based approaches, we examine how common traits like perfectionism, over-responsibility, and emotional suppression can both drive success and maintain distress.

We also discuss practical strategies to support more sustainable, values-aligned functioning in leadership and high-demand roles.