Have you ever hit a major milestone and still felt like it wasn’t enough?

In this episode, Jule sits down with Rob Kalwarowsky—TEDx speaker, executive coach, and author of Capitalizing on Chaos.

Rob did everything right. Elite education. High-performance career. Massive financial impact early in his role. But behind the external success was an internal battle—a toxic work culture, relentless self-pressure, and a leadership identity built on achievement alone.

What followed wasn’t just burnout. It was a breaking point that forced Rob to completely redefine how he led himself, and others.

In this conversation, Rob and Jule discuss:

• Why high achievers are often hardest on themselves
• How toxic cultures quietly erode even top performers
• The neuroscience behind fight, flight, freeze, and fawn in leadership
• The “I’m Human” reset and how it restores clarity under pressure
• Why self-awareness is the foundation of trust, engagement, and performance

If you’re a leader carrying pressure that no one else sees, this episode will challenge how you define success and sustainability.

Because sustainable high performance doesn’t start with grinding harder.

It starts with leading yourself differently.

Connect with Rob:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kalwarowsky/

Website: www.robkalwarowsky.com
Book: www.robkalwarowsky.com/book

Connect with Jule:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julesalem/
Website: www.julesalem.com

Dialing In is a leadership podcast for operators, executives, and founders building under pressure. Each episode explores how connection—when it’s intentional—becomes a true performance advantage.

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