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When life doesn't pause, how do great leaders keep leading?
Leadership isn't only tested during times of growth and success. It's tested when life is at its hardest. **Trigger Warning Loss & Grief topics**
In this powerful episode of Beyond the Boardroom: Leading with Purpose & Connection, I sit down with Niky Hamilton, physiotherapist, leadership coach, author, founder of Rise Up Retreats, and resilience educator, to explore what happens when personal grief collides with professional responsibility.
After the devastating loss of her son, Niky found herself leading a business, supporting a team, and rebuilding her life while navigating unimaginable grief. Rather than allowing those experiences to define her, they transformed the way she leads.
Together we discuss:
• Why authentic leadership begins with acknowledging, not hiding, our struggles.
• The hidden cost of operating from depletion.
• How grief, stress and emotional overwhelm impact leadership.
• The early warning signs every leader should recognise before burnout.
• Why so many high performers wear exhaustion as a badge of honour.
• Practical strategies to regulate emotions and lead with greater clarity.
• How to rediscover fulfilment without losing yourself in the process.
This conversation is an honest reminder that resilience isn't about pushing harder. It's about learning to lead yourself with the same compassion you offer others.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed while trying to keep everything together, this episode is for you.
Connect with Niky:
www.nikyhamilton.com
insta @niky.hamilton
facebook www.facebook.com/nikyhamilton
