Ep. 114- Choosing Yourself Is a Leadership Decision (Not a Luxury)
Release Date: 02/17/2026
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Ep. 114- Choosing Yourself Is a Leadership Decision (Not a Luxury)
Intentional Queen Podcast
High-achieving women don’t struggle with motivation. We struggle with permission. In this episode of the Intentional Queen Podcast, Jineen breaks down why burnout doesn’t start with a breakdown — it starts with self-abandonment. If you are the strong one… The dependable one… The one who always pushes through… This conversation is for you. You’ll learn: • Why rest is not something you “earn” • The hidden belief that drives high-functioning burnout • How self-leadership impacts every area of your life • Why choosing yourself is strategic — not selfish • Simple...
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Ep. 113 - From Burnout to Joy: How to Come From a Place of Rest and Find Your True Identity with Kathleen Coleman (Listener Discretion Advised)
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Ep. 109 - The POWER™ of Refinement — Coming Back to Me (5-Year Anniversary Special)
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Welcome back to Intentional Queen Podcast...We made it to 5-years! Five years ago, I hit record on faith. Today, I celebrate grace, growth, and the power of refinement. In this special 5-Year Anniversary episode of The Intentional Queen Podcast, I’m taking you behind the journey — from where it all started to what this next chapter means for all of us. This milestone isn’t just an anniversary — it’s a declaration: Rest is not quitting. Your voice still matters. No one should ever suffer in silence again. Join me as I reflect on the lessons that shaped...
info_outlineHigh-achieving women don’t struggle with motivation.
We struggle with permission.
In this episode of the Intentional Queen Podcast, Jineen breaks down why burnout doesn’t start with a breakdown — it starts with self-abandonment.
If you are the strong one…
The dependable one…
The one who always pushes through…
This conversation is for you.
You’ll learn:
• Why rest is not something you “earn”
• The hidden belief that drives high-functioning burnout
• How self-leadership impacts every area of your life
• Why choosing yourself is strategic — not selfish
• Simple shifts that prevent silent erosion of capacity
Jineen also unpacks how this connects to her BLOOM™ framework and why belief is the foundation of sustainable leadership.
Because leadership does not fail from lack of effort.
It fails when self-sacrifice is mistaken for strength.
If you have ever said “I’m fine” while feeling completely depleted inside, this episode will challenge you to rethink what strength really looks like.
Cheers to 2nd book anniversary!!
Reflection Question
Where have you been leading from obligation instead of alignment?
Resources Mentioned
- I Choose Me: The Intentional Guide to Never Losing Yourself Again
Available on Amazon or collector’s edition at
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Choosing yourself is not quitting.
It is recalibrating for sustainable leadership.