UnCeiling You: High-Performance Leadership without Burnout
You didn't burn out because you're weak. You burned out because you're the one everyone depends on — and nobody ever defined where your responsibility ends.
UnCeiling You — High Performance Leadership Without Burnout is for high-functioning leaders who are ready to rise without running themselves into the ground.
Host Dr. Natalie Luke — PhD, former Senior Vice President in a STEM company, author, and leadership performance consultant — breaks down the real drivers of burnout in high performers: unclear ownership, over-responsibility, and urgency culture that rewards reaction over results.
Each episode combines peer-reviewed research with real conversations and practical strategies so you can do what most leaders never learn: lead at your highest level without paying for it in your health, your relationships, or your team's performance.
Whether you're carrying too much yourself or leading a team where someone else is — this podcast was built for both of you.
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UnCeiling You: High-Performance Leadership without Burnout
Overcome Imposter Syndrome: Build Confidence and Advance in Leadership
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Episode 2:
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Natalie Luke talks with Jennifer Pestikas, a senior leader in financial services, about what it really takes to overcome imposter syndrome and achieve authentic career advancement. From her start as a bank teller to leading teams through loss, growth, and reinvention, Jennifer reveals how resilience and self-advocacy fuel lasting leadership development.
You’ll learn how to:
✅ Reframe self-doubt into confidence at work
✅ Build resilience and bounce back from setbacks
✅ Advocate for yourself and amplify other women’s voices
✅ Lead with imagination, courage, and authenticity
If you’ve ever felt like an underdog in your career, this episode will help you rise with purpose and power.
🎧 Listen now to transform imposter thoughts into leadership confidence.
🎁 Free Reset Guide for Leaders Who Carry a Lot
If you’re constantly “on,” responsible for everything, and craving more calm without losing momentum, this short reset will help you slow the internal pace and lead with clarity. 👉 Download here!
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
- Brave Women at Work Podcast by Jennifer Pestikas
- Climb Conferences: Breaking Barriers and Beyond Women’s Retreat (Feb 2025)
- Thrive in 2025 Conference (June 2025)
Connect with Jennifer:
- Website: Brave Women at Work
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferpestikas/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravewomenatwork/
- Conference: https://thrive-in25.com
- Breaking Barriers and Beyond Women's Retreat: https://www.climbconferences.com/event-details/brave-women-at-works-breaking-barriers-and-beyond
Connect with Natalie and UnCeiling You:
- Website: https://unceilingyou.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalielukephdbcmas/
- Membership-The UnCeiling Zone: https://unceilingzone.com/
What’s Next?
Learn More at https://unceilingzone.com
