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🎧 Podcast Show Notes

Micromanagement isn’t about control.
It’s about regulation.

In this episode, private consultant Kathie Owen explains how leaders regulate themselves during high-pressure moments — including growth, conflict, and mergers & acquisitions.

This conversation builds on a previous episode about micromanagement and goes deeper into the real solution most leaders miss.

You’ll learn:

• Why emotional regulation isn’t the same as staying calm
• How attachment drives over-control
• The three principles that restore clarity and trust
• Why courage is required to stop micromanaging
• How boundaries protect performance and psychological safety
• What elite athletes and great coaches understand about regulation

Kathie shares real-world examples from leadership consulting, including how regulation — not systems alone — transforms teams.

Because when leaders regulate themselves, the entire organization stabilizes.

📎 Bonus:
A companion blog post with additional resources is here: https://www.kathieowen.com/blog/micromanagment-equals-loss-of-control

Part 1 is linked here: https://www.kathieowen.com/blog/micromanagment-nervous-system-issue

Part 1 podcast is linked here

If you lead people, influence outcomes, or manage responsibility — this episode will change how you see leadership.

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🎙️ Podcast Show Notes

Micromanagement is rarely about poor leadership skills.

It’s about emotional regulation.

In this episode, Kathie Owen—private consultant and leadership advisor—explores micromanagement through a completely different lens: the nervous system.

Drawing from real workplace experience, Kathie shares how a well-intentioned CEO unknowingly created disengagement, resentment, and lost productivity—not because her team lacked capability, but because control became a coping mechanism under pressure.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why micromanagement is the fight response in leadership
• How leadership nervous systems shape entire organizations
• The hidden cost of overcontrol on trust and performance
• Why delegation requires emotional regulation
• How dysregulation shows up as disengagement, silence, or overwork
• What elite athletes and great coaches understand about regulation

This episode is for:

• Leaders navigating uncertainty
• Executives under constant pressure
• Teams experiencing disengagement or burnout
• Anyone curious about why “doing more” isn’t fixing the problem

Kathie also shares what’s coming next—a deeper look at how she consults teams to build emotional regulation into workplace culture and decision-making.

🎧 Bonus resources and the companion blog post are available here:

https://www.kathieowen.com/blog/micromanagment-nervous-system-issue

Listen to part 2 episode here.

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Non-attachment is one of the most misunderstood principles in relationships, leadership, and life.

Many people believe non-attachment means caring less, pulling away, or becoming emotionally distant. It doesn’t.

In this episode, Kathie Owen breaks down:
– Why attachment is not the same as love
– How attachment leads to overgiving and self-abandonment
– What non-attachment actually looks like in real life
– How to love deeply without collapsing your boundaries
– Why non-attachment creates clarity, safety, and stability

This conversation applies to:
– Romantic relationships
– Parenting
– Leadership and workplace dynamics
– Anyone who struggles with overgiving or emotional responsibility

Non-attachment isn’t withdrawal.
It’s anchored presence.
It’s loving fully without betraying yourself.

Kathie Owen is a private, invitation-only consultant working with leaders and individuals around emotional regulation, boundaries, and clarity in high-pressure environments.

A companion blog post with bonus resources is available at:
https://www.kathieowen.com

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Episode Summary

In this episode, Kathie Owen explores a powerful leadership lesson hiding in plain sight: the difference between excellence and perfection.

Using a real moment from professional sports, Kathie breaks down how entitlement, emotional projection, and the demand for perfect outcomes show up not only in stadiums—but inside workplaces, leadership teams, and families.

This episode is a case study in emotional regulation under pressure and a reflection on why high performers often burn out—not because they aren’t capable, but because they are operating inside systems that confuse perfection with excellence.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Why excellence requires presence, not perfection
• How entitlement fuels blame and emotional dysregulation
• The role of non-attachment in leadership performance
• What radical responsibility actually looks like in practice
• Why courage—not confidence—is required under pressure

This conversation is especially relevant for leaders navigating high-stakes decisions, complex team dynamics, and environments where performance expectations are high but emotional regulation is low.

Kathie Owen works privately with leaders and organizations during moments of pressure, transition, and cultural strain—helping them move from chaos to clarity.

👉 A companion blog post with bonus insights is available on her website.

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Emotional Regulation in the Workplace

Change doesn’t just disrupt systems—it disrupts emotional regulation.

In this episode, Kathie Owen explores why the workplace is often the most emotionally dysregulated environment we operate in, especially during periods of change like mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring.

When fear goes unregulated, it quietly drives behavior—slowing decisions, increasing tension, and eroding trust long before performance metrics reveal a problem.

This episode reframes emotional regulation as a practical leadership skill, not a self-help concept, and explains why containment—not motivation—is what organizations actually need during uncertainty.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why emotional regulation breaks down fastest at work
• How fear subtly reshapes behavior during change
• What emotionally regulated leaders understand
• Why professional athletes offer a powerful model for leadership
• How clarity returns only after emotional containment

📖 Read the full article with bonus resources:
👉 https://www.kathieowen.com/blog/emotional-regulation-workplace

🌐 Learn more about Kathie’s invitation-only consulting work:
👉 https://www.kathieowen.com

If you’re navigating change inside your organization—or leading others through it—this episode offers a grounded, real-world perspective.

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🎧 PODCAST SHOW NOTES

Family members working together doesn’t automatically create problems.

But ignoring the dynamics absolutely can.

In this workplace case study, Kathie Owen explores the often-overlooked risks of family relationships inside organizations—including married couples, extended family members, and informal family pipelines that quietly shape culture, communication, and trust.

Drawing from real-world consulting experience, Kathie explains why these dynamics are rarely visible on org charts, yet deeply felt by employees—and how leaders can address them proactively before they erode culture, psychological safety, or performance.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why family dynamics at work are not the problem—avoidance is
• How unexamined family relationships can impact trust and communication
• Why anonymous feedback is critical in psychologically safe workplaces
• The overlooked role of visible, human-centered leadership
• How leaders can assess risk early—especially during acquisitions
• What strong leadership presence actually looks like day to day

This conversation isn’t about blame or judgment.
It’s about awareness, leadership, and prevention.

👉 Read the companion blog post with bonus resources:
https://www.kathieowen.com/blog/family-at-work

👉 Learn more about Kathie’s work or inquire about consulting:
www.kathieowen.com

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🎙 Podcast Show Notes

Leadership today requires more than intelligence or experience.
It requires emotional regulation under pressure.

In this episode, Kathie Owen explains how she works with elite leaders, founders, and executives to help them operate more like professional athletes — regulated, present, and resilient.

Kathie shares:

• Why emotional regulation is the missing skill in leadership
• How observation and discernment create clarity
• What it looks like to work with her as an invitation-only consultant
• Why leadership performance includes work, home, wellness, and recovery
• How workplace case studies reveal patterns leaders often miss

This episode offers a grounded look at leadership under pressure — without hype, hustle, or quick fixes.

🔗 Blog post with bonus resources:
https://www.kathieowen.com/blog/leadership-under-pressure

Learn more at:
KathieOwen.com

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Leadership Boundaries & Preventable Accidents: A Workplace Case Study

In this episode of Workplace Case Studies with Kathie, we delve into a serious incident involving a leadership boundary breach, a preventable accident, and its long-term impact on employees.

Through a real-life example with fictionalized details, Kathie explores the effects of blurred authority lines, overlooked safety procedures, and the emotional fallout on the workforce.

This case study underscores the importance of maintaining clear leadership roles and the lasting impact of unexamined leadership behavior on organizational culture and employee well-being.

Blog Post with bonus resources: https://www.kathieowen.com/blog/preventable-accident

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Workplace Case Studies
00:57 The Incident Unfolds
02:22 Immediate Aftermath and Response
03:18 Long-term Impact on Employees
04:01 Organizational Response and Oversights
04:42 Lessons in Leadership and Culture
05:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts