Ep 39: Through the HR Lens: Leadership, Confidence & Growth
If you’ve ever dealt with a toxic boss, felt unheard by HR, or found yourself burning out in the middle of corporate chaos, this episode of The Corporate Burnouts Podcast is for you. We’re joined by executive coach Tenice Wehmeyer, who brings over two decades of HR and leadership experience from startups to Fortune 100 companies. She’s seen exactly how poor leadership, unclear expectations, and constant pressure lead to burnout, and she breaks it all down in a way that finally makes sense.
In this conversation, we talk about what really creates burnout at work, why HR often feels disconnected from employees, and how to recognize the difference between a stressed leader and a genuinely toxic one. Tenice also explains how powerful 360 feedback can be, what it reveals about leadership blind spots, and how to use it for real growth instead of taking it personally.
We dive into the unique challenges of middle managers, the people stuck between executive demands and team burnout. Tenice shares how to advocate upward, protect your team, communicate with impact, and lead without losing yourself. We also explore career clarity for high performers who don’t actually want to manage people, and the healthy alternatives they can pursue.
Most importantly, we talk about the personal patterns that fuel burnout, people-pleasing, lack of boundaries, and carrying more than your share, and how to start breaking those habits with self-awareness and support.
If you’re trying to survive corporate life, fix your relationship with work, or simply become a healthier leader, this episode offers clarity, validation, and practical tools.
Learn more about Tenice -
Website: https://wehmeyerassociates.com/
