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title: Leadership Under Pressure Insights | LifeStar | Sue Johnston (2)
description: Sue Johnston is a professional and personal development leadership coach.  She created LifeStar® using all her knowledge as a Registered Nurse, Health policy advisor, health systems quality improvement and an internationally credentialled coach.  She lives in Greytown, New Zealand. And works with clients around the world. (2)
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Wellness Transformation

### [December: Culitivating Gratitude](https://www.lifestar.me/blog/december-culitivating-gratitude)

Explore the role gratitude can play in sustaining perspective and resilience during demanding leadership periods.

 Sue Johnston  Dec 15, 2024

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Prevent Burnout

### [November: Wellbeing Intelligence: Skill sets to lead with wellbeing and high performance in mind.](https://www.lifestar.me/blog/november-thriving-teams)

Discover the skills leaders need to sustain wellbeing, decision quality, and performance under sustained leadership pressure.

 Sue Johnston  Nov 6, 2024

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Wellbeing & Performance

### [The Power of Stopping: Embrace the Pause](https://www.lifestar.me/blog/the-power-of-stopping-embrace-the-pause-for-wellbeing-and-performance)

Discover how intentional pauses help leaders restore clarity, energy, and resilience in demanding environments.

 Sue Johnston  Oct 10, 2024

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### [Reclaim Your Time: Leading Well Under Pressure](https://www.lifestar.me/blog/reclaim-your-time-balancing-work-and-life)

Many leaders struggle with time because they are operating under sustained leadership pressure. Learn how to reclaim your time while protecting...

 Sue Johnston  Sep 6, 2024

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LifeStar

### [August - I'm all ears!](https://www.lifestar.me/blog/august-im-all-ears)

Discover the transformative power of listening. Learn how to be present, connect deeply, and build stronger relationships through the art of active...

 Sue Johnston  Jul 29, 2024

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Personal Wellbeing

### [July - The Purpose Paradox](https://www.lifestar.me/blog/july-the-purpose-paradox)

Discover why deep listening matters for leaders navigating sustained leadership pressure and building stronger teams.

 Sue Johnston  Jul 1, 2024

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LifeStar

### [June: The ideal time for some mid year balance](https://www.lifestar.me/blog/june-the-ideal-time-for-some-mid-year-balance)

Mid-year is often when leadership pressure begins to accumulate. Discover how leaders can reset energy and restore balance.

 Sue Johnston  Jun 4, 2024

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LifeStar

### [May:  Unlock Your Potential: How to build your energy reserves naturally](https://www.lifestar.me/blog/energyreserves)

Unlock leadership potential by strengthening energy, clarity, and resilience under sustained leadership pressure.

 Sue Johnston  May 2, 2024

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LifeStar

### [April:  Prevent Burnout and Stress with these two essential elements](https://www.lifestar.me/blog/empathy_selfcompassion)

Learn how leaders can prevent burnout and sustain resilience when navigating ongoing leadership pressure.

 Sue Johnston  Apr 1, 2024

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LifeStar

### [Get your move on in March](https://www.lifestar.me/blog/marchmoves2024)

Discover how movement supports energy, resilience, and recovery for leaders operating under sustained leadership pressure.

 Sue Johnston  Mar 14, 2024

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