The Weight of Responsibility (and the Longing for Ease)

🎙️ Episode 2: The Weight of Responsibility (and the Longing for Ease) with Elliot Goodwin, Practice Owner

In this raw and honest coaching conversation, I speak with Elliot Goodwin — a veterinary surgeon, business owner, father of two, podcast host, and (as you’ll hear) someone who carries a lot on his shoulders. Elliot opened his Vets4Pets practice at just 25, and has run a 7-day service ever since — and that’s just one piece of the puzzle. We explore themes like:

➡️ The mental load of always being the one who holds everything together
➡️ How over-functioning can become a coping mechanism — and eventually a trap
➡️ The power of naming what’s unspoken, and what can shift when you do
➡️ Choosing a new compass: what if “easy” could be your guide?

This session is less about tidy answers and more about revealing patterns — the ones we repeat because they’ve served us… and the ones we might be ready to outgrow.

💡 As you listen, you’ll hear my coaching commentary layered throughout the session, giving you insight into how I’m guiding the conversation and why I ask the questions I do.

⏱️ The intro runs to about 4 minutes, so if you’re keen to get straight to the session, feel free to skip ahead. That said, I’d really encourage you to listen — the intro offers important context for the episode and for the wider purpose of this podcast.

Whether you’re a leader, a practice owner, or someone just trying to keep all the plates spinning — this episode is an invitation to look at your relationship with pressure, responsibility, and the stories you carry about what it means to lead well.

🎧 Mentioned in this episode: 

Elliot’s podcast: The Vet With Pets
My leadership scorecard: How Sustainable Is Your Leadership Style?
Free webinar replay: The Invisible Load of Leadership
Book a Leadership Reset Call: Schedule here

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