The RISE Experience

Leading with Bold Impact Without Losing Yourself in the Process.

• Shannon Denniston • Episode 14

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Leadership was never meant to drain the soul; It was meant to multiply impact. The real question is: are you leading from overflow or depletion?


Welcome to the Rise Experience Podcast, where faith, leadership, personal growth, and purpose align for lasting impact. I’m Shannon Denniston, and this show is for growth-minded leaders who want to rise into their God-given calling while leading with authenticity and heart.


Episode Highlights

In this episode, I share how leaders can create a lasting impact without burning themselves out. I discuss why service should never lead to self-destruction and how boundaries, rest, vision, and delegation can help sustain influence. I also explain why leading from identity, not insecurity, enables us to lead with clarity, conserve our energy, and present ourselves in a way that genuinely impacts those we serve.


Main Takeaways

  • Leadership without boundaries leads to burnout, not breakthrough.
  • Rest and delegation are not weaknesses — they are multipliers of impact.
  • Leading from identity fosters trust and prevents decisions driven by insecurity.
  • Saying “no” with purpose protects energy and sustains influence.
  • How leaders show up directly shapes the experience of those they lead.


Episode Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:07 Leading with Impact Without Burnout

02:45 Building a Foundation for Sustainable Impact

04:47 Leading with Purpose and Protecting Energy

10:15 Practical Steps for Leading with Impact



Call to Action

Take a moment to reflect: are you leading from wholeness or hustle? Share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that sustainable impact begins with protecting energy.



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Friendly Closing

Thanks for listening to the Rise Experience Podcast. I’m grateful you’re here and part of this journey. Keep leading from overflow, not depletion — I’ll see you in the next episode.