Kendra Dahlstrom: Why High Achievers Get Triggered at Work and How Great Leaders Regulate

What if brilliant leaders stumble not from lack of skill but from hidden, childhood‑wired patterns and chronic stress? In this episode, Dean Newlund interviews Kendra Dahlstrom to reveal how cultivating self‑awareness and emotional regulation can restore presence, decision quality, and leadership freedom. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Kendra Dahlstrom discuss: Why high-achieving leaders sometimes react in ways they later regret The concept of the “window of tolerance” and how stress impacts behavior How digital habits and modern work environments increase reactivity The influence of childhood experiences on leadership patterns and coping mechanisms Practical approaches to building self-awareness and improving emotional regulation Key Takeaways: Emotional intelligence, especially self-awareness and self-regulation, is essential for sound decision-making and leadership under pressure. Chronic stress and constant digital stimulation push leaders outside their window of tol...