— Burnout isn’t just tired leaders; it’s a degradation of health, cognition, innovation, and decision quality that shows up as lower performance and safety. It drains the bottom line via absenteeism, low performance, and turnover. It also spreads socially — undermining relationships, culture, and team morale. For all the talk about self-care, most leaders aren’t…
Natalie Pickering, PhD
About Natalie Pickering, PhD
Natalie Pickering, PhD, is a TEDx speaker, organizational psychologist, and executive coach who helps leaders trade performance pressure for authentic influence. For more than two decades, she has partnered with executives, founders, and teams across healthcare, education, startups, and global organizations to navigate change, strengthen culture, and lead with courage. She is the founder of The Becoming Institute, a leadership development firm dedicated to helping organizations scale without losing soul. Her new book is, Leading Becomes You: A Real-World Framework for Leading from Inside Out (Sept. 18, 2025). Learn more at www.drnataliepickering.com.