Module 7 – Leadership, Teams and Founder Resilience
IN THIS LESSON
Working towards social change can bring a deep sense of purpose, but caring strongly about a mission can also make it difficult to recognise when we are giving too much of ourselves.
In this Expert Reflection, Teresa Riosa explores wellbeing as a leadership responsibility and why sustainable impact cannot be built on self-sacrifice. She reflects on recognising personal limits, setting boundaries, paying attention to signs of exhaustion, seeking support, and developing practices that help leaders sustain themselves and their work over time.
As you watch, consider:
What are your own signs that your energy or wellbeing may need attention?
Which boundaries are most important for helping you sustain your work?
What forms of support could help you pursue ambitious goals without sacrificing your wellbeing?
Teresa Riosa
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Specialist | Integral Coach & Facilitator
Teresa Riosa is a diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging specialist, integral coach and facilitator focused on creating more inclusive and sustainable workplaces. As a Senior Specialist at FOUR PAWS, she develops global DEIB frameworks and initiatives and facilitates learning with teams and senior leaders across the organisation. Drawing on her experience in inclusion, coaching and somatic practice, she brings a holistic perspective to building cultures of belonging, preventing burnout and sustaining wellbeing while leading for change.