Every leader has that moment, the one where they question if they’re cut out for this.

In Episode 48 of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, hosts Lori May and Beau Noblitt respond to a deeply personal letter from Doubting and Desperate, a listener asking for something real: “Can you tell me about a moment when you seriously questioned your ability to lead?”

Lori and Beau go beyond theory to share the actual stories that shaped their careers, what Beau calls his “pizza box moment,” sitting on the floor ready to give up, and Lori’s turning point in a late-night parking lot, unsure whether to keep going. This episode is a powerful reminder that self-doubt is not a disqualifier, it’s often a catalyst for defining your leadership identity.

Whether you’re in a low moment now or mentoring someone who is, this episode offers reassurance, real talk, and hope that what feels like the end might actually be the turning point.

✅ Why your hardest moments can become the most important parts of your leadership story ✅ How to recognize when doubt is a signal, not a stop sign ✅ The mindset shifts that help leaders move from burnout to breakthrough

🎙 Podcast Quote: "The only reason I didn’t quit is because someone else believed in me." – Beau Noblitt

Need encouragement or community? Have a question for Lori and Beau? Submit your letter at advice@launchpointleader.com or LaunchPointLeader.com/podcast and follow us on social media!

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Leadership isn’t just strategy and performance, it’s emotional bandwidth.

In this episode of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, hosts Lori May and Beau Noblitt answer a letter from Emotionally Empty, a listener who feels drained by the emotional toll of leading a team. From burnout and interpersonal conflict to carrying everyone else’s stress, this episode gets real about what happens when leaders care deeply, but lose themselves in the process.

Lori and Beau share hard-earned wisdom and practical tools for finding balance, defining emotional boundaries, and filling your own cup before pouring into others. If you’ve ever felt like a therapist-manager hybrid, this one’s for you.

✅ Why serving from overflow is the only sustainable leadership model

✅ How to differentiate between helping and over-carrying emotional weight

✅ Tactics for setting boundaries when emotional energy is limited

🎙 Podcast Quote: "Your job is not to fill everyone else’s cup. Your job is to make sure your cup is filled and overflowing." – Beau Noblitt

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Feeling stuck in your community networking? Listen now and get the exact strategies to break through the barriers! Have a question for Lori and Beau? Submit your letter at advice@launchpointleader.com or LaunchPointLeader.com/podcast and follow us on social media!

Connect with us:

• Website: https://launchpointleader.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/launch-point-leader/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaunchPointLeader
• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/64uFDm79SsRveEN0Km12qs
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/launchpointleader/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@launchpointleader
• Linktr: https://linktr.ee/launchpointleader

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You’re leading your team. You’re translating chaos into clarity. But behind the scenes, you’re also managing your boss and it’s starting to wear you down. In this episode of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, hosts Lori May and Beau Noblitt tackle a letter from Middle Management Meltdown, a leader who’s stuck steering the ship from the middle while their scattered, idea-heavy boss shifts priorities without warning.

Lori and Beau break down how to set boundaries, create clarity, and communicate strategically when you’re leading up the chain of command. They share mindset shifts, conversation tips, and tactical strategies for thriving in a role where you feel more like the glue than the gear.

Whether you're working for a visionary, a founder, or a fast-moving executive, this episode equips you with real leadership tools for managing up without losing yourself in the process.

✅ How to turn frustration into forward movement and reframe what leadership looks like

✅ Practical ways to codify the work you’re already doing and create visibility

✅ Conversation starters for aligning with your boss (even when they’re hard to pin down)

🎙 Podcast Quote: "Control what you can control and build something useful out of what frustrates you." – Lori May

Have your own leadership dilemma? Have a question for Lori and Beau? Submit your letter at advice@launchpointleader.com or LaunchPointLeader.com/podcast and follow us on social media!

Connect with us:

• Website: https://launchpointleader.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/launch-point-leader/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaunchPointLeader
• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/64uFDm79SsRveEN0Km12qs
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/launchpointleader/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@launchpointleader
• Linktr: https://linktr.ee/launchpointleader

Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Watch the full episode and start optimizing your leadership journey today!

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