08/11/2026

37. Being More Shouldn’t Mean Suffering More with Adrian Koehler

If leadership only feels real when it feels hard, that struggle might be costing more than it’s proving. In Part 2 of Kareen’s conversation with Adrian Koehler, they unpack why so many high performers are committed to struggle, why “lonely at the top” can become a story leaders hide behind, and what it looks like to lead with more courage, connection, ease, and humanity. This is a conversation for founders and leaders who are tired of carrying the weight alone and ready to stop treating burnout like a badge of honor.


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Resources:

Learn more about Adrian Koehler: https://adriankoehler.com

Connect with Adrian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriankoehler

Follow Adrian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrian.k

Learn more about Take New Ground: https://takenewground.com

Listen to The Naked Leadership Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/73ZuLDaxdfhCNYXlmIQy01

Listen to Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bIwzJAmvMQgRg3G5qHdge

Explore Intrepid: The Academy for Effective Leadership: https://leadership.takenewground.com


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