You can be successful… and still be completely exhausted. In fact, for many high-achieving leaders, that’s exactly what’s happening. As we head into Q2, the pace picks up, the pressure builds, and for a lot of professionals, stress, burnout, and reactivity start to feel like the norm.

In this episode of Work Unscripted, host Marlo Lyons sits down with coach Margo Boster to talk about what it really means to be “successfully exhausted” and why so many high performers don’t recognize it until they hit a wall.

Margo’s new book “Mindfully Exhausted” details how stress shows up in the body, how our brains are wired to react (not relax), and why pushing harder isn’t the solution.

You’ll learn practical, science-backed tools that help leaders regulate stress and show up differently:

• How to recognize early signs of burnout (before it’s too late)
• Why you can’t “think” your way out of stress and what actually works
• Simple brain, body, and breath techniques to calm your nervous system
• How to move from reactive to responsive leadership
• Small daily practices that create long-term change

This conversation is for anyone who looks successful on paper… but feels anxious, depleted, or constantly “on” behind the scenes. Because real success isn’t just about performance. It’s about how you feel while you’re achieving it.

Learn more about Margo’s book and coaching work on her website: margoboster.com

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Work Unscripted is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

Ever gotten feedback that worked… for about three days? In this Cracking the Code mini episode of Work Unscripted, Marlo Lyons breaks down why most workplace feedback doesn’t lead to lasting change and what actually does.

Drawing on behavioral science and real workplace dynamics, Marlo unpacks why feedback often fades fast and inevitably triggers defensiveness, confusion, or short-term compliance instead of real growth. And more importantly, she gives you a clear, practical framework to turn feedback into sustained behavior change.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why feedback can actually decrease performance for some employees
• The real reason people revert to “factory settings” after feedback
• How to close the gap between intention and action
• A simple if–then framework to make behavior change stick
• How leaders can give feedback that drives ownership, not resistance

Whether you’re a leader, manager, or individual contributor, this episode will completely change how you think about constructive feedback, emotional intelligence, and performance improvement at work.

Because lasting change doesn’t come from “do better.” It comes from building systems that make “better”… inevitable.

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Work Unscripted is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

Too many people are doing their jobs and doing them well… and wondering why it’s not enough. In a workplace shaped by layoffs, stalled hiring, burnout, and limited development opportunities, simply “doing your job well” is no longer a strategy for career growth. In this episode of Work Unscripted, executive coach Marlo Lyons sits down with HR executive and gamification expert Casey Webster to explore what it really means to think like a CEO, no matter your role or level.

Marlo and Casey talk through:

• What it means to think like a CEO, even early in your career
• How to build cross-functional influence and break down silos
• A simple four-part framework to increase visibility, engagement, and career growth
• Why gamified learning resonates more than traditional training and sticks long-term
• How to take ownership of your development when your company won’t

This conversation is especially relevant for employees, leaders, and HR professionals navigating today’s uncertain work environment and looking for practical ways to grow, adapt, and stay competitive.

Because real career advancement comes from thinking differently about the work you do and the value you create.

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Work Unscripted is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.