What helps us keep going when life feels overwhelming? How can we grow our resilience while honouring our need for rest? And what does emotional endurance look like in a life rooted in faith? In this episode of the Faith Filled Therapy Podcast, Jo Hargreaves is joined by Leslie M. Bosserman, executive leadership coach, TEDx speaker and author of Emotional Endurance, for a thoughtful conversation about hope, resilience and finding room to meet the demands of everyday life. Drawing on her coaching work, Christian faith and experience as a mum of three, Leslie introduces her framework of six principles and eighteen practical skills. Together, Jo and Leslie explore how we can move forward when we feel stuck, recognise patterns of self-sabotage and notice the growth that has already taken place. Their conversation also considers the relationship between stress and performance, the importance of margin, and why managing our emotional, physical, mental and spiritual energy matters alongside managing our time. With honesty and humour, they bring these ideas into the ordinary realities of parenting, work, tiredness and doing hard things. The episode closes with Leslie praying for listeners who feel stuck, hopeless or overwhelmed. Join Jo and Leslie for an encouraging invitation to start where you are, recognise your needs and take a small, purposeful step forward. Key Takeaways Emotional endurance is a capacity we can develop. Leslie describes a framework of six principles and eighteen practical skills that bring together neuroscience, positive psychology and biblical truth. Resilience forms one part of this wider picture of growing our capacity to navigate life.Noticing what already works can help us move forward. Leslie’s coaching approach begins with understanding someone’s values, purpose and existing strengths. Looking for evidence of growth can help reveal a possible next step when everything feels stuck.Hope involves goals, agency and possible pathways. Leslie explores the importance of knowing where we want to go, believing we can take action and identifying ways forward. Her discussion of perspective offers a way to examine a situation with greater curiosity.Stress calls for awareness and discernment. Leslie discusses how stress can support motivation and performance, and how it can become overwhelming beyond a certain point. Together, she and Jo consider doing hard things alongside healthy boundaries and intentional rest.Margin gives us room to meet the moment. The conversation explores the relationship between life’s demands and the resources we have available to meet them. Sleep, nourishment, rest and caring for our bodies all feature in their discussion of remaining present when life is demanding.Time management works alongside energy management. Having time available does not automatically mean we have the energy to use it. Leslie considers emotional, physical, mental and spiritual energy, and encourages starting with small, manageable periods of practice.Small steps count as progress. Leslie encourages recognising what has already changed and using that experience to support the next step. Through stories from coaching, parenting and working with children, she explores patience, encouragement and the possibilities opened by adding “yet” to what feels difficult.About Leslie M. Bosserman Leslie M. Bosserman, M.Ed., CPCC, is the founder of Lead With Intention®, where she coaches and trains teams on the science of emotional endurance. She is a TEDx speaker, executive leadership coach, creative entrepreneur and author of Emotional Endurance. Based in Northern California, Leslie runs The Makers Place™, an innovative coworking space with onsite childcare. She is also a mum of three, bringing her experience of family life into her work and writing. Connect with Leslie & Resources Links Website: Leslie M. BossermanBook: Emotional EnduranceCoaching: Lead With IntentionSubstack: Lead With IntentionInstagram: @leadwithintentionFree gifts and resources: Explore Leslie’s giftsTEDx talk: Watch Leslie’s talk If you’d like to watch the video version of the podcast, you can watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/FzHLkGNNURY For free resources, reflections, and regular encouragement, come join me over on Substack. You’ll also find the option to subscribe to The Faith-Filled Collective; a monthly space for women who are pursuing wholeness and holiness. You can also find my e-books and webinar links here Love and hope Jo
