The 10 Minute Challenge to Boost Team Resilience and Reduce Burnout

Guest:Skye MichaelsFounder of With Heart Coaching | Former Head of Coaching at CompassLinkedInHost:Melissa AarskaugExecutive Connect | WebsiteYouTube: @ExecutiveConnectEpisode Overview:What if your team’s resilience could be rebuilt in just 10 minutes a day? In this episode of the Executive Connect Podcast, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Skye Michaels, founder of With Heart Coaching and former Head of Coaching at Compass, who has coached over 30,000 professionals on the inner game of leadership. Skye shares his powerful, people-first approach to building resilient teams in a chaotic world. From identifying how ego undermines growth to leading with compassion without compromising performance, this episode delivers a blueprint for thriving in high-stress environments without burning out. We covered:Why ego creates fragility and how humility fuels real strengthHow to stay centered as a leader in the face of chaosThe 80/20 rule of thriving under tough leadershipA 10-minute daily ritual to reset, recharge, and reconnectWhy kindness + accountability is the ultimate leadership comboHow to lead with energy by fueling yourself firstTimestamps:00:00 – Skye’s leadership journey and mission-driven coaching philosophy01:09 – How teaching, real estate, and COVID reshaped his path to coaching04:28 – Why ego kills growth and how humble, confident leadership builds teams10:49 – Strategies for thriving under ego-driven leaders using the 80/20 rule14:56 – The overlooked power of leading with heart in a results-obsessed world19:34 – Why continuous improvement beats hustle culture and how to apply it25:10 – How to prioritize what matters when the world feels like chaos29:43 – Fueling yourself first so you can lead with energy and clarity37:03 – Reclaim your mornings, your mind and your leadership power39:31 – Skye’s message to burnt-out leaders and where to connect with him Connect With Us:Podcast Website: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect Social:Melissa’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-aarskaug/Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-executive-connect/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissa_aarskaugX: https://x.com/melissaaarskaug