Leadership Under Pressure: Building Emotional Resilience for High Achievers

Ever wondered how high achievers can look successful but still feel like they're falling apart inside? On today’s McCoy Leadership Podcast, I sat down with Tricia Parido, a visionary speaker and emotional strategist. We dove deep into emotional exhaustion, why being in control isn't the answer, and how important it is to master your own emotional agility. Whether you’re running a business or juggling life at home, Tricia shares powerful tips to help you stop reacting and start leading your life with intention. If you want to thrive, not just survive, you won’t want to miss this episode!

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00:00 "Perfectionism and Control Journey"

05:48 Seeking External Solace

07:38 Coping with Emotional Exhaustion

12:58 Intentional Living: Choosing Your Day

15:01 "Tailored Self-Help Application"

17:41 Effective Business Coaching Strategies

23:04 Knowledge vs. Wisdom: Living Experience

25:20 Emotional Agility in Business

27:07 "Hasty Hiring Analogy"

31:33 Signs of Parental Burnout

33:50 "Digital Interaction vs. Real Connection"

38:04 "Podcast Pitch and Rapid Questions"

42:31 "AI Device Enhances Meeting Recall"

44:40 "Podcast Thanks and Farewell"

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Top three takeaways from the episode:

🔹 Emotional Mastery Drives Sustainable Success:
High-achievers can appear outwardly successful while struggling internally. Tricia highlights that understanding and managing our emotions is essential—not just “coping” with stress, but proactively mastering it. It's not about suppressing negative feelings, but being able to sit with them, learn, and move forward.

🔹 Self-Awareness & Tailored Strategies Matter:
There is no “one size fits all” solution to emotional health. Effective strategies must be personalized, taking into account how each individual processes emotions, stress, and communication. As Tricia points out, applying the right psychological tactics in a way that fits your unique circumstances is key.

🔹 Emotional Intelligence Should Start Early:
One of Tricia’s strongest recommendations? Teach emotional intelligence—real emotional regulation and self-awareness—in our schools. By learning how to manage stress, build impulse control, and foster internal validation, we empower the next generation for healthier leadership and happier lives.

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Links

Tricia's Website

https://www.turningleavesrecovery.com/

Linkedin

Tricia book recommendation

https://a.co/d/dA5KSRj