Women Under Pressure

Understanding Overfunctioning: Why Delegating Doesn’t Mean Letting Go

September 22, 2026·15 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

This episode unpacks why even in the moments when you choose to delegate, you still can't stop yourself from taking the work back. Kristen shares the story of Danielle, an emergency management director who is over-functioning and why this pattern is damaging.Some takeaways:The difference between being accountable for an outcome and personally carrying every actionHow family systems of over-functioning and under-functioning create this patternWhy the body feels relieved when you take over and trains the brain to repeat itWhat inflated responsibility isA reflection question to ask yourself before stepping inConnect with Kristen: 🌐Frontline Wellness Group📋Free High Pressure Leadership Assessment🎙️Work with Kristen📱Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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