Ep. 14 | Your Thanksgiving Survival Guide
Why is Thanksgiving the ultimate leadership stress test?
In this episode, Heather and Blakely break down why the holiday season exposes every leadership skill you think you’ve mastered — from emotional regulation and boundary setting to managing expectations and staying grounded in chaos. They share a practical Thanksgiving Survival Guide that works at home and at work.
The conversation gets real fast: they explore why adults often struggle with emotional maturity, how old family patterns can trigger reactions, and why managing your energy is just as important as managing others. Heather explains the power of “matching expectations of the day,” while Blakely shows how to navigate family stress without losing your cool.
Episode highlights:
How to check your ego at the door before family drama begins.
Limiting your expectations by observing family dynamics, not trying to control them.
Staying grounded when stress spikes around the table.
Leading with curiosity: asking questions instead of reacting to assumptions.
Using the car ride home to safely process any leftover drama.
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