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When your boss is drowning in pressure, it doesn't just affect them—it cascades straight down to you. We've all been there: the chaotic instructions, the constant interruptions, the feeling that nothing you do is quite right. In this episode, we unpack what's really happening when your manager is overwhelmed and share practical strategies to create calm in the chaos without burning yourself out in the process.
We explore why your well-intentioned attempts to help might actually be backfiring, how to reframe your support in ways that land better, and the importance of protecting yourself whilst managing up effectively. Whether you're considering leaving or want to improve your current situation, this episode gives you actionable steps to take back control
Key points from this episode
- Why offering help to an overwhelmed boss often backfires (and what to do instead)
- How to reframe your support as business efficiency rather than personal rescue
- The power of proactive communication to reduce reactive chaos
- Setting boundaries that protect you whilst still supporting your manager
- When to pause and fix the situation vs when it's genuinely time to leave
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Topic Overview
01:00 Understanding the Cascading Impact of an Overwhelmed Boss
03:00 Why "Rescuing" Your Boss Backfires
05:00 Developing Empathy When You're Frustrated
08:00 The Power of Asking "What Would Make Your Job Easier?"
09:00 Reframing Support as Business Efficiency
10:00 Using Proactive Communication to Reduce Pressure
13:00 Creating Boundaries to Protect Your Time
15:00 Coaching Your Team to Be More Considered
18:00 Protecting Yourself: The Non-Negotiables
21:00 Having Collaborative Conversations About Priorities
23:00 Should You Stay or Should You Go?RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.
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