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Mental Fitness in the Workplace: How Leaders Can Stay Resilient, Focused, and Burnout Free

Nov 14, 2025 | Radio Show

Mental fitness is no longer a luxury for today’s leaders. It is a requirement. Whether you are running a corporate team, building your own business, or navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, the ability to stay calm, focused, and emotionally balanced directly impacts your performance and the success of those you lead.

On a recent episode of The Gloria Show, host Gloria Sloan sat down with wellness expert, international best selling author, and Positive Intelligence PQ Coach Lisa Hammett to explore strategies that help leaders develop strong mental fitness. The conversation revealed powerful insights on how burnout happens, how to prevent it, and how small daily habits can transform your mindset.

This blog highlights the strongest takeaways from that episode and gives you actionable steps you can use right away.

Why Mental Fitness Matters for Every Leader

Gloria opened the conversation with a powerful truth.

Leadership happens wherever you work.

Your workplace may be a corner office, a home office, or a kitchen table full of sticky notes and project deadlines. Regardless of the setting, you are responsible for decisions, direction, and influence. Mental fitness gives you the strength to:

Manage stress without losing clarity
Adapt to change with confidence
Support your team with empathy
Maintain high performance
Avoid burnout before it hits

Stress has become so common that many leaders ignore the warning signs until the damage is already done. Lisa knows this experience firsthand.

Lisa’s Burnout Story: “I Hit a Cement Wall”

Before becoming a wellness and mental fitness expert, Lisa spent 26 years as a corporate leader. Eventually the constant pressure, workload, and emotional strain became too much.

She described it as “slamming into a cement wall.”

She was mentally drained, physically exhausted, 65 pounds overweight, and struggling with chronic migraines and digestive issues. Even her marriage was affected. One day she woke up and felt that everything around her looked gray and empty.

In desperation, she walked away from her job with no exit plan. Although she later faced financial consequences, she rebuilt her life through wellness coaching, mindset training, and ultimately Positive Intelligence.

Her journey out of burnout is what fuels her passion to prevent others from reaching that breaking point.

What Is Mental Fitness and Why Is It a Skill?

Mental fitness is the ability to stay calm, focused, and intentional even when life gets messy. It is a skill that grows with consistent practice.

Lisa teaches her clients how to quiet mental chaos so they can focus on what they can control instead of spiraling into fear or overwhelm. These simple techniques retrain the brain to stay steady in stressful moments.

Techniques to Stay Calm Under Pressure

Lisa shared practical mental fitness exercises that leaders and entrepreneurs can use anytime. These techniques help interrupt negative thought patterns and restore clarity.

1. Engage Your Senses

This simple but powerful practice keeps you grounded in the present moment.

Try these:

Look at an object as if you are seeing it for the first time. Notice color, texture, reflections.
Pause and identify all the sounds around you.
Rub your fingertips together and feel the ridges, temperature, or texture.
Savor a sip of tea or coffee and focus fully on the taste and warmth.

These micro moments pull your brain away from stress and back into calm awareness.

2. Use the “Fascinated Anthropologist” Approach

When tension rises, ask yourself three questions:

What am I feeling in this moment
What might others be feeling
What part of this situation can I influence

These questions help leaders respond with empathy instead of reacting emotionally.

3. The “Activate Power” for Procrastination and Overwhelm

When you are avoiding a project or drowning in tasks, ask:

What is needed right now?

Then take a tiny first step. Not the whole project. Not a large milestone. Something small.

Examples:

Draft an outline
Write two sentences
Make a list of people who can help
Send one email

Small steps build momentum and reduce overwhelm.

4. The “Older Wiser Self” Method

If your mind is spiraling with worry, imagine your older wiser self guiding you. What would they tell you about this situation?

Most of the time the answer is simple. Let it go. Focus on what you can control. Stop wasting energy on what has not even happened.

Why Morning Habits Shape Your Entire Day

Gloria emphasized something many successful leaders already know. Your morning routine sets the tone for your day.

The first 30 to 60 minutes after waking influence your mindset more than most people realize. Lisa recommends beginning each day with:

Gratitude
Sensory mindfulness
Calm reflection
A positive mental charge before touching your phone

This early mental alignment strengthens resilience and helps you make better decisions throughout the day.

Mental Fitness for Entrepreneurs Working Alone

Entrepreneurs carry multiple roles and endless responsibilities. You might be the CEO, the marketing team, the administrative assistant, and the accountant all in one. Mental fitness keeps you steady in the chaos.

If your desk is cluttered with deadlines, projects, and unanswered messages:

Pause
Breathe
Refocus
Identify one small step
Choose to direct your energy instead of letting stress direct you

You do not need to do everything at once. You just need to start.

Why Your Mindset Determines Your Success

Lisa reminded us that even the most talented professionals fail when their mindset is not aligned. Olympians and elite performers work with mindset coaches because achieving big goals starts inside the mind.

If you cannot see yourself succeeding, you will never take the steps to get there.

Mental fitness helps you believe, visualize, and take aligned action.

Explore Positive Intelligence and Mental Fitness Resources

Lisa Hammett offers several powerful tools for anyone who wants to strengthen their mental fitness:

Her Books:

From Burnout to Best Life (Book 1) – Focuses on holistic well-being
From Burnout to Best Life (Book 2) – A deeper focus on mental fitness, leadership, and navigating burnout

Each chapter includes reflection questions to help you identify patterns and build healthier habits.

You can explore her books and coaching at LisaHammett.com.

Final Thoughts: You Can Strengthen Your Mental Fitness Starting Today

Mental fitness is just like physical fitness. You do not get stronger without practice.

Your leadership, your business, and your wellbeing depend on your ability to stay calm, clear, and resilient. Whether you lead a large team or run a one person operation, you deserve the tools and support that help you thrive.

Watch the Interview on YouTube

Learn more about Lisa Hammett:

Website: https://lisahammett.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthylivinglisahammett
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa.hammett
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisahammett

Free Gift:

Saboteur Assessment: www.positiveintelligence.com/assessments

Books:

From Burnout to Best Life: Sustainable Strategies for a Healthy Mind and Body – https://amzn.to/4r0Gzrq

From Burnout to Best Life: How to Take Charge of Your Health and Happiness – https://amzn.to/49l6ofB

From Power Shoes to Powerful Survival

Oct 30, 2025 | Radio Show

Fighting Breast Cancer with Strength and Self-Advocacy

In an unforgettable episode of The Gloria Show, Dorchelle Spence opens up about her diagnosis, treatment, and survival of breast cancer — a fight she insists on never calling a “journey.” For Dorchelle, journeys are pleasant, like travel, but cancer is an unrelenting battle for one’s life that demands courage, resilience, and a warrior mindset.

Her diagnosis in April 2016 began with the discovery of a lump under her arm. Initially told she had triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), a subtype more common among women of color and more difficult to treat, she later learned through further review that she was HER2-positive. This change meant targeted therapies were available for her, and it reinforced her belief in self-advocacy — patients should read their pathology reports, research reliable sources, and question medical opinions because doctors can make mistakes.

Dense breast tissue complicated Dorchelle’s early detection. She had been receiving mammograms since age 30 due to family history, but the cancer was missed until it reached her lymph nodes. She advises women with dense breast tissue to request MRIs or ultrasounds for more accurate screening and stresses the importance of trusting one’s instincts about the body.

Even while enduring two years of chemotherapy and 36 radiation treatments, Dorchelle continued to work as Vice President of a nonprofit managing the Memphis riverfront, balancing her career with caring for her teenage daughter, husband, three stepsons, and chronically ill mother. She took brief breaks after chemotherapy but often returned promptly to work.

One of Dorchelle’s most personal rituals was wearing her “power shoes” — heels that symbolized her identity, dignity, and resilience. This act became her armor, helping her feel empowered even when physically exhausted. She encourages others to find and embrace their own symbols of strength during challenging times.

Faith, family, and friends became Dorchelle’s foundation. Whether faith in God or in the universe, the support from loved ones and her own sense of style and determination (“finesse”) carried her through the darkest times. She also gave herself permission to cry in private, often in her closet, and emphasizes that vulnerability is part of healing as long as you keep moving forward.

Dorchelle transformed her experience into advocacy through writing. Her memoir, Into the Gathering Clouds, offers insight for caregivers into the emotional and physical toll cancer takes, while her novel, No Less Worthy, inspires teens to face adversity with strength and self-worth.

Now a proud seven-year survivor as of October 2025, Dorchelle shares her story not only to celebrate survival but to encourage others toward early detection, self-advocacy, and embracing personal growth beyond cancer. She and host Gloria Sloan remind us that breast cancer awareness should be year-round and that sharing personal narratives builds communities of strength, hope, and empowerment.

This episode of The Gloria Show delivers a powerful message: cancer may try to define you, but with knowledge, faith, community, and the courage to fight, you can reclaim your life and thrive.

Watch the Interview on YouTube

Learn more about Dorchelle Spence:

Website: www.dorchellespence.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dorchelle.spence
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorchellespence/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorchelle-spence-8418a85/

Books:

Into the Gathering Clouds: https://www.dorchellespence.com/into-the-gathering-clouds

No Less Worthy: https://amzn.to/49AgWr8

How to Live a “Yes Life” and Embody True Luxury

Oct 16, 2025 | Radio Show

Many of us dream of living a more fulfilling and empowered life. According to Eva Simone, a specialist in feminine intelligence and embodiment, the key is embracing a “yes life.” This means affirming yourself, trusting your intuition, and saying yes to opportunities that align with your authentic values.

The Power of Feminine Embodiment

A “yes life” is closely tied to reconnecting with your feminine essence. Many women unknowingly operate in wounded masculine energy, which is characterized by overthinking, constant pushing, and mental exhaustion. Feminine embodiment shifts the focus to intuition, presence, and energy, creating a richer internal experience.

Redefining Luxury

Luxury is often viewed through the lens of material possessions, but Eva reframes it as an internal state. True luxury is a feeling of richness and fullness that starts from within. External luxury items only enhance what is already radiating inside you.

Saying Yes Requires Courage

Permitting yourself to say yes can be transformative. It involves moving past fears, old wounds, and societal conditioning. This step takes courage, vulnerability, and the willingness to explore new experiences and desires.

Energy and Frequency

Your energy is your calling card. Before you even speak, people sense your frequency. Holding a high, aligned frequency is essential for authentic influence and presence, and this requires conscious effort to release old patterns that can pull it down.

Listening to Your Body

Your body communicates valuable messages through sensations like fear or nervousness. By acknowledging and soothing these signals through techniques like breathing, shaking, or gentle movement, you can release stuck energy and reconnect with your inner power.

Transformation Takes Time

Embodiment is not an overnight process. While moments of clarity may arrive quickly, true transformation happens through ongoing commitment and practice.

Practical Steps to Embody Luxury

Eva suggests cultivating daily rituals such as waking up slowly, surrounding yourself with beauty, and engaging in movement or music. These practices nurture internal luxury regardless of external circumstances.

Coaching and Community Support

Structured programs like Eva’s Luxe Feminine Formula and self-love journeys offer guidance, accountability, and energetic tools to help women upgrade their frequency and fully embrace their feminine power.

Lifelong Growth

Personal growth, embodiment, and luxury are lifelong commitments. Investing in yourself mentally, emotionally, physically, and energetically ensures you can continue to live boldly, say yes to your desires, and lead a more magnetic life.

What We Learned

Living a “yes life” means saying yes to yourself, redefining luxury from the inside out, and cultivating a high, aligned frequency. By combining courage, body awareness, and daily rituals, you can transform your life into one of ease, flow, and fulfillment.

Watch the Interview on YouTube

Learn more about Eva Simone:

Website: www.embodimentiseverything.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embodimentiseverythingbyevasimone
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evasimonecoaching/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-simone-eie/
Her Book: Honey in Her Bones: The Pathway to a Delicious Life: https://amzn.to/4qfrmCB

Unlocking Authentic Leadership: Insights from Niobis Queiro

Oct 2, 2025 | Radio Show

In today’s fast-paced and high-pressure work environments, leadership is often shaped by conformity and fear rather than genuine authenticity. Niobis Queiro emphasizes that true leadership begins when individuals have the courage to lead from their values rather than fitting into an externally imposed mold. Acceptable leadership may maintain the status quo, but authentic leadership inspires innovation, trust, and sustainable success.

A key challenge Niobis identifies is impostor syndrome. Many capable leaders feel unworthy of their positions because they operate under expectations that do not align with their personal truths. This can cause leaders to go silent to avoid mistakes or talk excessively to prove their worth. Both extremes undermine confidence and creativity. Self-awareness through deep reflection is the antidote, enabling leaders to shed scripts imposed by organizational culture and replace them with a leadership style grounded in their own identity.

High-pressure environments can discourage vulnerability, yet Niobis warns that sacrificing well-being to meet these demands often leads to burnout. Her own story of returning to work too soon after a health crisis showcases the dangers of placing expectations above health and authenticity. She stresses that leaders must not only recognize their limits but also protect their energy to remain effective.

Niobis also frames authentic leadership as a driver of organizational growth. When leaders empower rather than micromanage, employees feel trusted, engage in critical thinking, and go beyond minimum expectations. Conversely, environments that lack psychological safety inhibit creativity and collaboration. She offers practical advice for employees who want to spark positive change from any position: begin by building relationships, approach discussions with curiosity, and frame ideas in ways that highlight benefits for the leader, the team, and the entire organization.

Presence and attitude are central to her philosophy. Active listening, genuine interest in others’ ideas, and maintaining a calm, positive demeanor create the conditions for influence. These traits, coupled with integrity in the face of disrespect, help leaders earn respect while remaining anchored to their values.

Authentic leadership is not just a professional tool; it is a personal journey. Niobis champions continuous learning and community as vital resources for growth. Resilience is built when leaders learn to transform trauma into triumph, turning challenges into sources of strength and joy.

Now is the time to apply Niobis Queiro’s insights in your own career. Begin with honest self-reflection, nurture relationships grounded in trust, and cultivate presence in every interaction. Whether you are leading a team or influencing from within, your authenticity will inspire others, drive innovation, and set the foundation for lasting success. Join the conversation, commit to personal growth, and lead with the courage to be yourself.

Watch the Interview on: YouTube

Learn more about Niobis Queiro: https://nioqueiro.com

Why Keeping Your Skills Recession-Proof is Essential

Aug 5, 2025 | Radio Show

In today’s rapidly shifting economic landscape, job security is no longer guaranteed. The difference between staying employable and being left behind often comes down to one thing: your ability to keep your skills recession-proof. On a recent episode of The Gloria Show, I delivered a timely reminder that maintaining adaptable, transferable skills is your best defense against uncertainty and a key to unlocking future opportunities.

What Does it Mean to Have Recession-Proof Skills?

To recession-proof your skills means developing capabilities that can weather any storm—skills that are in demand across industries and that allow you to pivot, advance, or change your career path even when the economy stumbles. Focusing on vital core competencies will strengthen not just your resume, but your confidence in an unpredictable job market.

The Power of Transferable Skills – Transferable skills—like communication, problem-solving, and adaptability—are the true anchors in any career journey. Unlike technical skills that may become obsolete, these abilities remain valuable whether you’re leading a team, switching industries, or starting at the bottom in a new field. Employers consistently seek out individuals who can collaborate, troubleshoot, and adapt, especially in times of crisis.
Lifelong, Continuous Learning: Non-Negotiable for Career Growth – The job market is changing fast, propelled by technology and automation. This is why you should commit to regular upskilling and reskilling to stay competitive. Continuous learning not only makes you versatile but also opens up new opportunities for advancement. Investing in new courses, workshops, and certifications isn’t just for career climbers—it’s essential maintenance for everyone.
Adaptability and Flexibility: Your Survival Toolkit – Adaptability is more critical than ever. Being flexible enables you to adjust to new roles, workplaces, or even industries during turbulent times. Those who embrace change—by learning new systems, collaborating with diverse teams, or taking on different responsibilities—position themselves to thrive rather than survive in today’s world.
Networking: Expand Beyond Your Usual Circles – Building a strong professional network is a game-changer. Expand connections beyond your current industry. This is important as new perspectives and opportunities often arise from unlikely places. Engage on platforms like LinkedIn, attend networking events, or join industry groups. These relationships can open doors, whether you’re looking for a new role or seeking advice during career transitions.
Keep Certifications and Credentials Current – During economic downturns, up-to-date certifications can set you apart. Gloria explains that maintaining your credentials not only signals expertise but also increases your chances of quickly re-entering the workforce or landing freelance gigs. Think of certifications as your safety net—they show you’re committed and ready, even in tight markets.
Self-Evaluation: Know and Market Your Strengths – Take charge of your narrative by regularly reviewing your strengths and accomplishments. Try writing your own job description to clarify your roles, highlight skills, and identify areas for growth. This process boosts your confidence and prepares you to effectively market yourself for new opportunities or promotions.
Personal Development is Self-Care – Investing in your personal growth isn’t just smart—it’s an act of self-care. My upcoming book, Life Skills for the Journey, and its companion workbook offer resources for structured, intentional development. When you care for your skills and mindset, you’re also supporting your family and community, creating positive ripples beyond your career.

Stay Proactive, Stay Positive

Remember, the job market will keep evolving, but you can always stay one step ahead by recession-proofing your skills. Evaluate where you stand, update your certifications, build your network, and never stop learning. Your future self—and your career—will thank you.

How to Make Your Skills Recession-Proof

by The Gloria Show featuring Gloria Sloan

Watch the Interview on: YouTube

Healing From Burnout: How Holistic Wellness Leads to Lasting Abundance

Jul 29, 2025 | Radio Show

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burnt out—personally or professionally? Then you must listen to the episode of The Gloria Show featuring Avalara Gaither, which shines a spotlight on the profound power of holistic wellness as a pathway to healing, resilience, and true abundance. Avalara Gaither is a celebrated holistic wellness expert and life coach.

Avalara Gaither’s Journey: From Burnout to Transformation

Avalara Gaither’s story is not just inspiring—it’s deeply relatable. She began her career as a social worker, passionate about helping others, only to confront the limitations of the traditional mental health system. Years of stress and self-neglect led Avalara to a critical burnout point, driving her to seek more comprehensive solutions. Her journey into holistic wellness not only healed her but also enabled her to help countless others rediscover wholeness.

Holistic Wellness: More Than a Trend, It’s a Lifeline

Holistic wellness goes far beyond simple self-care fads. Avalara and Gloria explore how true healing requires addressing mind, body, and spirit simultaneously. Modalities such as mindfulness, Reiki, hypnotherapy, meditation, and emotional intelligence help individuals process trauma, reduce anxiety, and find clarity. This multidimensional approach ensures that healing is sustainable, not superficial.

The Rise of Holistic Wellness Among Black Women

One of the most powerful shifts Avalara highlights is the cultural transformation within the Black community, especially among women. For too long, many Black women have operated under the “strong Black woman” expectation—often to their own detriment. Now, there is a growing, empowering movement encouraging Black women to prioritize self-care, seek healing, and redefine strength as wholeness rather than sheer endurance. This cultural realignment is opening doors to more inclusive wellness spaces that honor lived experiences and address unique challenges.

The First Step: Quieting the Mind & Cultivating Self-Awareness

Avalara emphasizes that authentic healing always begins within. Taking time to quiet the mind and foster self-awareness allows us to see the sources of our pain or stress. In today’s hyper-connected world, learning to listen inwardly is a revolutionary act. Self-reflection becomes the bedrock for making intentional, transformative changes.

Letting Go of Toxic Influences

Toxic relationships or hostile spaces can sabotage anyone’s well-being, like a single rotting orange souring the entire basket. Part of real transformation is learning to set boundaries, eliminate negativity, and surround yourself with people and settings that nurture growth.

Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Fears

Meaningful change requires confronting deep-seated fears and internal narratives. Many people will remain stuck not because they lack desire but because old beliefs or unprocessed trauma keep them from moving forward. Avalara’s wellness programs, including self-love journals, online circles, and immersive retreats (like her Reiki retreat in Morocco), are designed to help participants do the inner work that leads to real breakthroughs.

Healing is a Journey: Small Steps, Big Results

Personal transformation doesn’t require scaling the entire mountain in a day. Remember, sustainable change comes from incremental progress, gentle practices—journaling, daily meditation, or attending supportive retreats—that build momentum and empower ongoing growth.