Resilient Woman Leadership Podcast

Kathryn Regganie
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Resilient Woman Leadership is a podcast dedicated to helping women slow down, ground into their deepest power, and lead with true resilience. Hosted by Kathryn Regganie, a former corporate adrenaline junkie turned dragon-powered leader, each episode explores nervous system regulation, feminine leadership, and the tools needed to thrive in high-pressure environments. If you're ready to embrace your strength, tap into your inner wisdom, and lead with confidence, this podcast is for you.

  1. Aug 12

    Silent Stress: What Every High-Preforming Leader Needs to Know

    What if the strongest person in the room is the one struggling the most? In this powerful conversation, Kathryn Regganie sits down with former RCMP Superintendent Jennifer Hyland to explore the hidden cost of high-performance leadership. After more than 26 years in policing, Jennifer learned firsthand that resilience isn't about pushing harder—it's about recognizing when strength has quietly become self-sacrifice. Jennifer shares the deeply personal story behind her book Tightrope: Balancing Duty with Courage and Conviction, including the moment she realized that appearing to "have it all together" was preventing authentic connection with those around her. She also opens up about "silent stress," her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, and how that experience transformed the way she led others. Together, Kathryn and Jennifer discuss: Why high-achieving leaders often hide their strugglesThe warning signs of silent stress that are easy to overlookHow chronic stress and trauma affect both leadership and long-term healthThe unique pressures women face balancing leadership, family, and societal expectationsWhy many women feel they must lead like men to succeedThe role of self-compassion in sustainable leadershipHow authentic connection helps us navigate difficult seasons without suffering aloneThis conversation is ultimately about redefining what strength looks like. True leadership isn't built on pretending you're invincible. It's built on the courage to acknowledge your humanity, listen to what your body is telling you, and create space for others to do the same. If you've ever felt the pressure to hold it all together while quietly carrying more than anyone realizes, this episode is for you. If this conversation resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a colleague or friend. We'd also love to hear from you: What does healthy, sustainable leadership look like to you? Connect with Kathryn Regganie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynregganie/

    Silent Stress: What Every High-Preforming Leader Needs to Know

  2. Jul 7

    Leading Your Own Way

    What happens when a woman’s life doesn’t fit society’s expectations? In this candid conversation, Kathryn Regganie sits down with technology leader and Senior Technical Program Manager Julie Wulff to explore a topic that is rarely discussed in professional circles: navigating a successful career without children. Julie shares her experience of being childless not by choice, including the hidden grief of infertility, fertility treatments, miscarriage, and the challenge of carrying those experiences while leading in high-pressure corporate environments. Kathryn offers her perspective as a woman who chose not to have children, highlighting the assumptions, stereotypes, and expectations often placed on women whose lives look different from the traditional narrative. Together, they discuss: The workplace assumptions made about women without childrenWhy "family responsibilities" extend far beyond parentingThe invisible impact of infertility, miscarriage, and grief at workHow childless and childfree women are often expected to do moreLeadership, resilience, and creating inclusive workplacesThe dangers of burnout and the courage to choose a different pathDefining success on your own terms This episode is ultimately about something bigger than motherhood. It's about identity, belonging, and recognizing that meaningful lives—and meaningful leadership—come in many different forms. At Resilient Woman Leadership, we believe there is no single path to a meaningful life or impactful leadership. If this conversation resonated with you, please subscribe, share the episode with a friend or colleague, and join the conversation: What assumptions have you experienced—or challenged—in the workplace? We'd love to hear your perspective. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynregganie/

    Leading Your Own Way

  3. Feb 11

    Leadership Redefined: Stories, Self-Compassion, and Impact

    Episode: Leadership Refined – with Robin Ferguson In this episode, I’m joined by coach, speaker, and author Robin Ferguson, the mind behind The Phoenix Effect. We dive into what it means to lead authentically, break free from the stories and expectations that hold us back, and cultivate true leadership capacity in high-pressure environments. Robin shares her journey from navigating anxiety and perfectionism to becoming a masterful coach and leader, and explores how curiosity, compassion, and self-awareness can transform the way we show up—for ourselves and the people we lead. Tune in to learn how to: Identify and rewrite the narratives that limit your leadershipLead with curiosity and clarity rather than pressure and perfectionCreate space for innovation, collaboration, and psychological safety in your workHarness authenticity as a superpower in your professional life

    Leadership Redefined: Stories, Self-Compassion, and Impact

  4. 10/15/2025

    Burnout Disguised as "Just Being Busy"

    Episode Summary: In this week's episode, Kathryn Regganie explores a truth that every high-achieving woman eventually faces — when "I'm just busy" is really burnout in disguise. Through her own story of balancing parent care, business, and leadership, Kathryn shares how busyness often becomes the socially acceptable mask for depletion. She offers gentle yet powerful tools to help you pause, listen to your body's signals, and reconnect with your natural leadership rhythm. This episode is a reminder that resilience isn't about pushing through — it's about coming home to your power. In This Episode, You'll Discover: The hidden signs of burnout that show up as "just being busy" How Kathryn's personal journey mirrors what so many women leaders experience A simple daily question to shift from reaction to intentional action Why nervous system awareness is key to sustainable leadership The true meaning of resilience — and how to embody it every day Key Takeaway: Your worth isn't measured by how much you do — it's revealed in how deeply you lead yourself. One breath. One pause. One act of self-leadership can shift everything. Reflection Prompt: When you hear yourself say, "I'm just busy," pause and ask: "What actually needs my attention right now — and what can wait?" Stay Connected: If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to Resilient Woman Leadership on Substack for weekly insights, practices, and grounded strategies to lead with calm, confidence, and credibility. email me directly at kathy@energy-pathways.com About Kathryn Regganie: Kathryn Regganie is a Resilient Leadership Strategist and Energy Healer helping women in corporate and business lead with calm, confidence, and credibility. Drawing on her background in corporate leadership and holistic healing, she bridges nervous system regulation and feminine power to guide women toward sustainable success.

  5. 08/06/2025

    Calm Under Corporate Fire: What Women Leaders Need Now

    Episode 4:  Welcome to another solo episode of the Resilient Woman Leadership podcast with Kathryn Regganie. In today's rapidly shifting world, pressure is mounting—from economic uncertainty and political tension to rising expectations in the workplace. For high-achieving women in leadership, the squeeze can feel relentless. So how do you stay calm in chaos without shrinking your power? How do you ground yourself in credibility without defaulting to over-performance or burnout? In this episode, I'll walk you through the subtle (but costly) patterns I'm seeing in resilient women right now—and share how to regulate your energy, re-center your nervous system, and reclaim your influence with clarity and confidence. This is for you if you've been feeling: Snappy, stressed, or overly responsible. Drained from being the "fixer" or the "emotional airbag" in your team or home. Pressured to hold it all together—even when you're exhausted. Let's shift that narrative. In this episode, I'll share: The Leadership Stoplight – Recognize when you're in fight, flight, freeze… or flow. The 4x4 Breath Reset – A nervous system tool to interrupt reactivity and restore calm. The Conscious Response Formula – A moment-to-moment leadership practice to shift out of pressure and into presence. Insight to take with you: "Resilient women don't just push through the pressure—they learn to read it, regulate it, and rise above it." You don't have to choose between power and peace. There's a grounded, centered leadership path available—and I'll show you how to access it. 📣 Let's Stay Connected: Website: https://www.energy-pathways.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynregganie/ If this episode resonated, please share it with another high-performing woman who might be running on empty right now. And if you're loving the podcast, take a moment to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it helps more women access this space of grounded leadership.

  6. 07/30/2025

    Leadership Doesn't Have to Hurt: How Women Leaders Can Heal Burnout and Lead Authentically

    Episode Summary: Too many women believe that leadership must come at a cost — their health, happiness, and personal peace. But what if the opposite is true? In this episode of Resilient Woman Leadership, Kathryn Regganie challenges the myth that effective leadership has to hurt. She shares how unresolved stress and burnout silently undermine your credibility and impact, and why healing is not a luxury, but a leadership strategy. If you've been pushing through, over-performing, and sacrificing your well-being to be seen as strong, this conversation is your invitation to step off the treadmill and lead from a place of calm, clarity, and authentic presence. Episode Highlights: "Healing builds authority without the edge of burnout. It's how we move from reacting to responding. From pushing through to leading with presence." – Kathryn Regganie Women in leadership are often rewarded for over-functioning — but it comes at a cost Healing your nervous system and leadership energy makes you magnetic and trustworthy Presence and authenticity create more influence than performance ever could Book a Leadership Mapping Session → Identify where stress is draining your leadership power and map your path back to embodied authority. Click here to schedule

  7. 07/16/2025

    Burned Out But Still Performing? Break the Adrenaline Addiction & Step into Resilient Leadership

    Are you leading on adrenaline—and calling it success? In this solo episode, Kathryn Regganie opens up about her own experience as a high-performing adrenaline junkie in corporate leadership… and what it took to realize she was burned out, even while she was still crushing goals. If you're a high-achieving woman who's always in motion, always productive, but secretly exhausted—you're not alone. And this episode will help you recognize the hidden toll of leading on stress and urgency. Kathryn shares how to begin breaking the "adrenaline habit," regulate your nervous system, and step into a grounded, embodied leadership style that sustains you, without sacrificing your edge. In this episode, you'll learn: Why so many high-achieving women don't know they're burned out The hidden signs of adrenaline addiction in leadership How urgency masks itself as importance What resilient, embodied leadership actually looks and feels like 3 simple nervous system-based shifts you can make today Why regulating your energy is a leadership skill, not a luxury

  8. 07/09/2025

    Burnout: Why High-Achieving Women Feel So Drained…And What To Do About It

    Season 2, Episode 1 — Resilient Woman Leadership Podcast Host: Kathryn Regganie Episode Summary: Welcome to Season 2 of The Resilient Woman Leadership Podcast—a new solo season where it's just you and me, diving deep into what it really takes to lead from your truth. In this powerful kickoff episode, I'm exploring why burnout hits high-achieving women so hard, especially in male-dominated corporate environments—and what we can do to change the script. I share my personal story of burnout, success, and awakening, and introduce my three-part pathway for healing and embodied leadership. We also bust three myths that keep strong, wise women stuck in overdrive—and I offer a fresh, body-centered approach to leadership that honors your calm, your power, and your embodied wisdom. If you've ever felt like success is costing you your health or identity, this one's for you. In this episode, we cover: Why "pushing through" doesn't equal resilience What feminine leadership really looks like (and why it works) How to reconnect with your embodied wisdom to lead with calm, clarity, and purpose The 3 biggest myths about leadership that drain women of their power A healing-first approach to sustainable success The Calm–Ground–Grow pathway to Resilient Woman Leadership Featured Framework: The Resilient Woman Leadership Pathway Calm Yourself – Shift out of reactivity and return to center Ground Yourself – Anchor in your values and voice Grow Yourself – Step fully into aligned leadership and be seen 💖 Let's stay connected: This season, I'll be holding space for you every other week with solo episodes full of stories, insights, and grounded wisdom to support your leadership journey. You're not too much. You're not too emotional. You're not doing it wrong. You're just waking up to a deeper truth. Let's lead from there. Kathryn Regganie Resilient Woman Leadership Strategist | Speaker | Corporate Consultant https://www.energy-pathways.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynregganie/

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Resilient Woman Leadership is a podcast dedicated to helping women slow down, ground into their deepest power, and lead with true resilience. Hosted by Kathryn Regganie, a former corporate adrenaline junkie turned dragon-powered leader, each episode explores nervous system regulation, feminine leadership, and the tools needed to thrive in high-pressure environments. If you're ready to embrace your strength, tap into your inner wisdom, and lead with confidence, this podcast is for you.

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