Episode 50 of the Badass Leaders Podcast marks a major milestone and the kickoff of Season Two. In this unscripted Q&A episode, host Angela Gill Nelms answers real questions submitted by listeners about leadership, burnout, trust, career pivots, and navigating uncertainty at work and in life.
This episode goes beyond theory and tackles leadership as it actually shows up. Messy. Personal. Uncomfortable at times. Angela shares hard-earned lessons from executive leadership, motherhood, career reinvention, and years of managing people through change.
If you are a first-time manager, an experienced leader feeling burned out, or someone trying to build a career with intention instead of fear, this episode offers clarity, perspective, and practical guidance you can apply immediately.
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/frequency-illusion
- Cathleen Quigley’s episode: https://youtu.be/A1FVVQ1hmi4
- Brian Rowe’s episode: https://youtu.be/sMWZ5bhTZ0M
- More about Angela: https://youtu.be/DgawGLVRPgw
- For podcast production services: brave@badassleaderspodcast.com
- North American Honey Bee Expo: https://www.nahbexpo.com/
- Conflict montage: https://youtu.be/6fQVyixxrpI
- https://www.angelagillnelms.com/a-blueprint-for-success-without-burnout-6-easy-steps/
Produced by: The AGN Group
Host: Angela Gill Nelms
Producer: Katie Hart
Tagline: Be Brave. Be Badass.
Websites: www.theagngroup.com and www.AngelaGillNelms.com
About The AGN Group:
At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time. www.TheAGNGroup.com.
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If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email brave@angelagillnelms.com.
The discussion also tackles questions…
- How do you become a trusted leader instead of trying to be liked?
- What should first-time managers focus on to avoid common leadership mistakes?
- How do you deal with burnout without guilt or fear of appearing lazy?
- How do you manage a negative or demoralizing team member without making things worse?
- Can you have a successful career and still prioritize family and personal life?
- How do you know when it’s time to say no and let go of commitments?
- Should you start a podcast or business, and how do you know if your “why” is strong enough?
- How do you celebrate wins without ego while avoiding burnout?
- What advice would you give your younger self about career decisions and life pressure?
Themes:
- Trust and authenticity in leadership
- First-time manager anxiety and confidence
- Burnout, rest, and sustainable success
- Career pivots and nonlinear paths
- Leading through curiosity instead of control
- Setting boundaries without guilt
- Building community and feedback-driven leadership
- Redefining success beyond titles and productivity