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DE-STRESSED: Proven Strategies for Leaders to Lower Stress and Boost Performance
What if stress wasn’t the enemy, rather a signal that it’s time to do life
differently
?
We live in a world that wears burnout like a badge of honor. We push through, power on, and wonder why we feel depleted at the end of every day. But what if there’s a better way? What if you could lead, live, and thrive—with energy left over?
In DE-STRESSED, leadership expert and well-being advocate Jennifer Stanford offers a refreshing take on what it really means to manage stress. Spoiler it’s not about bubble baths and burnout band-aids. It’s about understanding your energy, owning your impact, and leading with intention from the inside out.
Drawing from real-life experiences ( high-stakes lawsuits and late-night ER visits), Stanford reveals how to stop surviving stress and start transforming it. With a blend of neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and practical tools, this book helps you shift from reactive to resilient, without sacrificing your sanity or success.
IN DE-STRESSED, YOU’LL LEARN HOW
Understand the difference between helpful stress and harmful stress (yes, there’s a difference!)Build emotional intelligence and self-awareness that supports real growthAlign your energy, values, and actions for more ease and flowCreate psychological safety in your team and lead with calm, not chaosRedefine leadership and performance in a way that actually feels goodThis isn’t your typical self-help book. DE-STRESSED is part practical guide, part personal pep talk, and part leadership manifesto. It’s filled with simple strategies, powerful stories, and a whole lot of “you’ve got this.”
Whether you’re navigating your own stress or leading others through theirs, DE-STRESSED will show you how to reclaim your energy, restore your balance, and lead with heart.
We live in a world that wears burnout like a badge of honor. We push through, power on, and wonder why we feel depleted at the end of every day. But what if there’s a better way? What if you could lead, live, and thrive—with energy left over?
In DE-STRESSED, leadership expert and well-being advocate Jennifer Stanford offers a refreshing take on what it really means to manage stress. Spoiler it’s not about bubble baths and burnout band-aids. It’s about understanding your energy, owning your impact, and leading with intention from the inside out.
Drawing from real-life experiences ( high-stakes lawsuits and late-night ER visits), Stanford reveals how to stop surviving stress and start transforming it. With a blend of neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and practical tools, this book helps you shift from reactive to resilient, without sacrificing your sanity or success.
IN DE-STRESSED, YOU’LL LEARN HOW
Understand the difference between helpful stress and harmful stress (yes, there’s a difference!)Build emotional intelligence and self-awareness that supports real growthAlign your energy, values, and actions for more ease and flowCreate psychological safety in your team and lead with calm, not chaosRedefine leadership and performance in a way that actually feels goodThis isn’t your typical self-help book. DE-STRESSED is part practical guide, part personal pep talk, and part leadership manifesto. It’s filled with simple strategies, powerful stories, and a whole lot of “you’ve got this.”
Whether you’re navigating your own stress or leading others through theirs, DE-STRESSED will show you how to reclaim your energy, restore your balance, and lead with heart.
143 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 5, 2025
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