Ep 44: Executive Functioning & Leadership: How to Lead Without Burning Out with Dr. Anna Levy-Warren

If you're a high-achieving leader pushing through overwhelm every day, this conversation is for you.

Dr. Anna Levy-Warren brings over 20 years of clinical psychology, leadership insight, and real-world strategies to help you reclaim clarity, calm, and effectiveness in how you lead—and how you live.

In this episode, you'll learn:

What executive functioning actually is and why it’s a non-negotiable skillset for sustainable leadershipHow to manage cognitive overload and emotional dysregulation in high-pressure rolesWhy calendar management, emotional regulation, and intentional relationships are key to long-term impactSimple tools to reset your nervous system and get out of reactive spiralsHow to support others (and yourself) through personal and professional complexity

This episode blends science, strategy, and compassion—helping you build a leadership style rooted in clarity, calm, and real impact.

06:09 | Intentionality and Calendar Management

12:14 | The Importance of Relationships

16:45 | Understanding Executive Functioning

29:01 | Managing Overwhelm: Practical Tips

30:01 | The Importance of Self-Monitoring and Body Scanning

32:20 | Relational Intelligence in Leadership

34:08 | Supporting Team Members Through Personal Struggles