Stop Pretending You’re Fine at Work | Megan Warren | From a Woman to a Leader

You’re doing the thing again.
You’re carrying real life stress into work, masking it, leading anyway, then wondering why you’re drained and why your team feels tense.

In this episode, Limor Bergman Gross (former Director of Engineering turned executive coach for women in tech) breaks down the leadership pattern she sees constantly: high-performing women “lock it up” and call it professionalism. Megan Warren adds the framework of regenerative leadership to replace extraction with capacity, trust, and sustainable performance. 

What you’ll learn:
• What to say in a meeting when you’re not resourced
• How “masking” creates team anxiety and kills innovation
• A practical approach to prioritization conflict
• How to lead with accountability without acting invincible
• The smallest changes that create massive cultural shifts

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Regenerative Leadership
05:58 The Shift from Extractive to Regenerative Mindsets
08:57 Vulnerability and Wholeness in Leadership
12:01 Creating a Culture of Trust and Psychological Safety
15:09 Key Principles of Regenerative Leadership
18:01 Understanding Nested Systems in Leadership
20:53 Practical Applications of Regenerative Leadership
24:11 Navigating Conflicts and Prioritization in Leadership
27:06 The Importance of Presence in Leadership
30:08 Iterative Growth and Self-Compassion in Leadership
33:07 Conclusion and Resources for Regenerative Leadership
36:09 Introduction to Authentic Leadership
36:52 Teaser for Next Episode with Rose Schamberger

About Megan Warren

Megan Warren is a leadership coach and systems practitioner who helps high-achieving leaders shift from “business as usual” to a more regenerative, sustainable way of leading. Her work focuses on self-leadership, nervous system regulation, and building cultures where trust and real performance can actually grow. She supports individuals and organizations to solve complex problems without burning out in the process.

Connect with Megan:
Website: ⁠https://meganwarrencoaching.com/⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠  / megan-warren-coach  

CONNECT WITH LIMOR:
🌐 Podcast hub: ⁠⁠https://limorbergman.com/podcast⁠⁠
Substack: https://limorbergman.substack.com
🎙️ More episodes: https://limorbergman.com/podcast
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📺 Subscribe for more: @limorbergman

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

From a Woman to a Leader is a podcast dedicated to discussing the unique challenges women face in tech leadership and providing actionable tips to help overcome those challenges and grow your career in the tech industry.

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Tags

regenerative leadership, women in tech leadership, burnout recovery, leadership communication, psychological safety, engineering leadership, women leaders, emotional regulation at work, leadership coaching, leadership for women, workplace culture, high performing women, overachiever burnout, prioritization conflict, leadership meetings