Lead with Less

Leadership often feels harder than it needs to be, especially for busy and overwhelmed managers.
In this episode, I sit down with Joel Bailey and Sean Craig from Impact Society to talk about how leadership can be simplified through small, intentional daily actions.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Why most leaders know what to do but struggle to take action
- How daily micro-actions build leadership confidence and momentum
- The impact leaders have on mental health, wellbeing, and culture
- Why leadership is about influence, not titles or perfection
- How the Daily Acts of Leadership approach helps leaders show up consistently

If leadership feels heavy, complicated, or out of reach right now, this episode will remind you that meaningful leadership is built in the small moments.
You’ll walk away with a clearer, lighter way to think about leadership and practical ideas you can start using immediately.

What did you think of the episode? Was it helpful or is there something else you want me to cover? Send me a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn - I would love to hear from you.

Links and Resources Mentioned:
Daily Acts of Leadership card deck - https://www.impactsociety.co/shop/product/daily-acts-of-leadership/ 
V.I.P Leaders leadership program Interest List - the signature program that helps you strengthen your leadership identity, build trusted influence, and level up your emotional intelligence to become a leader people actually want to follow. The next round starts in March 2026. Join the interest list here. https://tashpieterse.com/vipleaders-interest

Connect with Joel and Sean:
Website - https://www.impactsociety.co/
Connect with Joel - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelxbailey/ 
Connect with Sean - https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigsean/ 

Are we connected? If not, connect here:
Website: tashpieterse.com
Instagram: @tash_pieterse
LinkedIn: tashpieterse

Are you enjoying the Lead With Less podcast? You can leave a review on Apple or Spotify, or submit a question in the Q&A section on Spotify and we’ll get back to you!

If you’ve ever felt like leadership is just constant busyness - this episode will help you breathe again.

In this episode, I share five practical strategies to help managers lead with less stress, less chaos, and more clarity.

These are the exact shifts that help you show up as the kind of leader people actually want to follow.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The three traps managers fall into that make leadership harder than it needs to be
- How to define your leadership identity and lead from your values and strengths
- Why empowering your team (not overworking yourself) is key to success
- How to delegate effectively and create space for real leadership
- The mindset work that builds resilience, confidence, and influence

When you learn to lead with less, you make more impact - with more energy, more trust, and more time for what truly matters.

What did you think of the episode? Was it helpful or is there anything else you want me to cover? Send me a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn - I would love to hear from you!

Links and Resources Mentioned:
V.I.P Leaders leadership program Interest List - the signature program that helps you strengthen your leadership identity, build trusted influence, and level up your emotional intelligence to become a leader people actually want to follow. The next round starts in March 2026. Join the interest list here.

The Doing to Delegating Masterclass - Learn how to delegate with confidence that grows your team and leaves you focusing on the things that matter. Grab it here.

Are we connected? If not, connect here:
Website: tashpieterse.com
Instagram: @tash_pieterse
LinkedIn: tashpieterse

Are you enjoying the Lead With Less podcast? You can leave a review on Apple or Spotify, or submit a question in the Q&A section on Spotify and we’ll get back to you!

Every manager feels tired and stretched sometimes - but when exhaustion becomes the norm, it’s a red flag for burnout. 

The good news? There are clear signs to watch for and proactive steps you can take before it spirals.

In this episode, I share: 
- The key signs you might be on the edge of burnout (and what to look for in your team too)
- Why talking to someone is the first step to lightening the load
- How to use an energy audit to see what drains vs. fills your energy
- Why workload audits and delegation are essential burnout-busters
- How to bring joy back into your work and life to re-ignite energy

Burnout doesn’t have to be the cost of leadership. 

This episode will show you how to recognise the warning signs early, take back control of your energy, and create space to thrive as a leader and a human.

If you are new to leadership and wondering how to “get it right”, have a listen 

What did you think of the episode? Was it helpful or is there anything else you want me to cover? Send me a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn - I would love to hear from you!

Links and Resources Mentioned:
The Workload Audit - Cut through the noise and simplify your workload by focusing on what matters. Your free guide. Grab it here. https://tashpieterse.com/workload-audit

The Doing to Delegating Masterclass - Learn how to delegate with confidence that grows your team and leaves you focusing on the things that matter. Grab it here. https://tashpieterse.com/doingtodelegating-masterclass

Are we connected? If not, connect here:
Website: tashpieterse.com
Instagram: @tash_pieterse
LinkedIn: tashpieterse

Are you enjoying the Lead With Less podcast? You can leave a review on Apple or Spotify, or submit a question in the Q&A section on Spotify and we’ll get back to you!

We’ve all sat through terrible meetings - the kind that drag on, go nowhere, and make you wonder why you showed up at all. But as a manager, you have the power to change that.

In this episode, I share six essential practices for running meetings that matter, so you can save time, get more engagement, and actually move things forward.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why disorganised meetings destroy engagement (and how to fix it)
- The power of a clear agenda and why it must go out in advance
- How to ensure only the right people are in the room
- Why everyone present must add value and how to make that happen
- How to finish strong by clarifying actions, ownership, and deadlines

When you start practicing these, your meetings stop being time-wasters and start being productivity drivers. 

This episode will show you how to make that shift and free up more time for what really matters: leading your team and doing meaningful work.

If you are new to leadership and wondering how to “get it right”, have a listen 

What did you think of the episode? Was it helpful or is there anything else you want me to cover? Send me a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn - I would love to hear from you!

Are we connected? If not, connect here:
Website: tashpieterse.com
Instagram: @tash_pieterse
LinkedIn: tashpieterse

Are you enjoying the Lead With Less podcast? You can leave a review on Apple or Spotify, or submit a question in the Q&A section on Spotify and we’ll get back to you!

Becoming a manager early in your career can feel overwhelming - but it can also be a powerful advantage if you focus on the right skills and mindset.

In this episode, I chat with Dylan Wallace, who shares his journey of becoming a manager at 22 and the lessons he’s learned helping young leaders step into their potential.

In this episode, we talk about: 
- The biggest challenges young managers face (from imposter thoughts to leading older staff)
- How to build respect and influence without decades of experience
- Why inexperience can actually be a leadership advantage
- The three core responsibilities every manager must master
- Practical ways to set expectations, supervise effectively, and give feedback

This conversation is full of insight, honesty, and practical tools for young or aspiring managers who want to grow into strong, capable leaders.

What did you think of the episode? Was it helpful or is there something else you want me to cover? Send me a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn - I would love to hear from you.

Connect with Dylan:
https://www.instagram.com/leadwithdylan
www.leadwithdylan.com

Are we connected? If not, connect here:
Website: tashpieterse.com
Instagram: @tash_pieterse
LinkedIn: tashpieterse

Are you enjoying the Lead With Less podcast? You can leave a review on Apple or Spotify, or submit a question in the Q&A section on Spotify and we’ll get back to you!