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In this episode of the Badass Leaders Podcast, Angela sits down with Jessica Tracy, Certified Jungian Coach, consultant, speaker, and former corporate executive, to explore the hidden cost of high performance and why so many successful leaders find themselves battling anxiety, burnout, and a lingering sense that something is missing.Jessica shares her personal journey from thriving in high-pressure corporate leadership roles to confronting the trauma, perfectionism, and need for external validation that were quietly driving her life. Together, Angela and Jessica discuss the warning signs leaders often ignore, the limitations of traditional approaches to mental health, and why self-awareness, creativity, rest, and inner work are becoming essential leadership skills.The conversation dives into topics like shadow work, emotional regulation, workplace mental health, leadership blind spots, and how unresolved stress can impact not only individual performance but entire team cultures. Jessica also explains how Jungian psychology, archetypes, dream work, and alternative healing modalities can help leaders gain deeper insight into themselves and lead more consciously.Learn More About Jessica Tracy:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.tracy.547 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jessicatracy_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-tracy-gbds-clcs/Website: https://www.jessicathejungian.coach/Substack https://jessicathejungiancoach.substack.com/The discussion also tackles questions…Why do high performers often struggle with anxiety and burnout?What are the early warning signs that you're heading toward burnout?Why doesn't traditional success always lead to fulfillment?What do most executives misunderstand about stress?How can leaders become more self-aware?What is shadow work, and why does it matter for leadership?How does unresolved trauma show up in decision-making and team culture?What does emotionally regulated leadership actually look like?Why are creativity, rest, and play critical for high performance?What are some practical ways leaders can improve their mental health?How can organizations better support employee well-being?What role do alternative healing modalities play in personal growth and transformation?How can leaders identify and overcome their unconscious blind spots?Themes:Leadership and self-awarenessHigh performance and burnoutExecutive mental healthEmotional regulationShadow work and personal growthJungian psychologyLeadership blind spotsTrauma and resilienceWorkplace mental healthConscious leadershipCreativity and innovationRest, play, and sustainable performanceTeam culture and psychological safetyAlternative healing modalitiesPersonal transformationProduced by: The AGN GroupHost: Angela Gill NelmsProducer: Katie HartTagline: Be Brave. Be Badass.Websites: www.theagngroup.com and www.AngelaGillNelms.comAbout 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.Social Media Channels:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassleaderspodcast/Twitter: https://x.com/BALeadersPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baleaderspodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badass-leaders-podcast2Want to be a Podcast Guest?If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email [email protected].