The Next Step with Corrie Lo

When I first started my business, I was working more than 60 hours a week. I was building my website, choosing my logo, picking branding colors, getting booked on podcasts, checking things off my to-do list left and right. There was just one problem: I wasn't making any money. And I couldn't figure out why. When I finally hired a business coach and we looked at what I was actually spending my time...

What's the priority on your team right now? And if your answer is some version of "well, there are a few" — I want you to actually think about how many there are. Because there's a massive difference between having multiple important things happening at the same time and creating a culture where everything is treated like the most important thing all the time. If everything on your team feels urge...

What if your team isn't overwhelmed because they can't handle the workload? What if they're overwhelmed because of the way your culture expects them to handle it? When leaders notice everyone seems overwhelmed, the instinct is to look for the obvious answer — too much work, not enough staff, poor time management. And sometimes that's exactly the problem. But what if it isn't? What if it's that eve...

"How do you create routines that work even on your worst days?" This question came up during a private event Q&A while I was discussing the Lack of Consistency Overwhelm Culprit — and it's one I hear constantly. Because most people design their routines for their best days. And then wonder why they fall apart when life gets hard. Here's the shift that changes everything: design your routine for yo...

"What do you see as the most common theme behind people whose overwhelm culprit is conditioning?" This question came up during a private event Q&A — and the answer surprised the room. Because by far, the most common theme I see behind the Lack of Conditioning culprit isn't a lack of time. It's this: you care more about everyone else's wellbeing than your own. In this episode I'm sharing one of the...

"How do you identify whether the people in your life are supporting your growth or draining your energy?" This question came up during a private event Q&A while I was leading an exercise on the Lack of Community Overwhelm Culprit — and it's one I hear constantly. Because it's all too common to be surrounded by people every single day and still feel completely alone, unsupported, and unenergized. H...

"How do you stop tying self-worth to productivity?" This question came up during a private event Q&A while I was discussing the Lack of Confidence Overwhelm Culprit™ — and the timing couldn't have been better, because I had received the exact same question from a coaching client the day before. Here's the truth: this is not a productivity issue. It's a money mindset issue. And once I understood th...

"What do you do when you know what to do, but you still don't do it?" This one is personal. For years, people asked me to write a book — in keynote Q&As, in my DMs, even my therapist brought it up. I knew it was the next logical step. I even tried — courses, a book proposal, sample chapters, querying agents. And then I just... stopped. I knew what I needed to do. I just couldn't bring myself to do...

"How do you stay consistent when life is chaotic or overwhelming?" April 2026 was one of the most chaotic months of my life — right in the middle of my book launch ramp-up. My kids were out of school for ten days. I threw my back out and ended up on crutches and muscle relaxers. My uncle unexpectedly passed away. My husband ended up in the ER with a kidney stone. My daughter was in and out of urge...

"How can you prioritize health better when the main factor keeping you from it is work?" According to Mental Health America, the average person spends only 15 minutes a day on health-related self-care. And here's what I want you to know: keeping a consistent health and wellness routine has nothing to do with the amount of time you spend. It has everything to do with making the most of what you hav...

"What are some effective ways to become a supportive ally and help others overcome an Overwhelm Culprit™?" This question came up during a recent private event Q&A while I was facilitating my workshop and it's one I hear all the time. Because when someone we love is overwhelmed, most of us instinctively jump into problem-solving mode. And that's usually the last thing they actually need. Here's the...

"What are some of your favorite ways to overcome self-doubt or being scared of taking a risk?" This question came up during a private event Q&A while I was discussing the Lack of Confidence Overwhelm Culprit and it's one I hear constantly. Because so many high achievers hold themselves back from the exact move that would change everything, simply because they're afraid. Here's what I know for sure...

"How much of your vision board actually came true? Can you talk more about visualization?" Every single thing I've ever put on my vision board has come true. And I realize that sounds like a bold claim - but I'm going to show you exactly why it happens and more importantly, how to make it happen for you too. Vision boards have a reputation for being woo-woo. I get it. But they're one of the most u...

"What recommended books can you share that are impactful?" I love this question so much. Because here's the truth: pretty much any challenge you'll ever face, there's a book that walks you through exactly how to navigate it. In this episode I'm sharing the top 9 books that have genuinely changed my life and leadership and a few of them might surprise you. They surprised me too when I was putting t...

"How do you find a schedule to balance work, working out, and family?" This question came up during a recent private event Q&A and I hear it constantly. And every single time, I want to say the same thing: you're solving the wrong problem. Your schedule isn't broken. Your capacity is maxed out. And no amount of calendar management will fix a life that's already filled to capacity. In this episode...

"How do you find other outlets when you've always been a high performer? I've never developed hobbies or ideas outside of building my career." This question came up during a recent private event Q&A and the entire room nodded along. And honestly? I felt it too. Here's the truth: it's not about having hobbies for the sake of self-care. It's about finding what fulfills you and what restores you, and...

Most high performers don't lose their community. They outgrow it. After my divorce, I found myself a newly single mom of a five-month-old in a brand-new neighborhood on Long Island - two counties and a 45-minute train ride away from every friend and every person who had ever supported me. And not one of them understood abuse, divorce or single motherhood. I wasn't lacking people. I was lacking the...

So many high performers - especially women - stay stuck watching less qualified people get promoted. Not because they aren't ready. But because they're waiting for their work to speak for itself. Here's the truth: your work gets you credibility. But visibility is what gets you promoted. This question came up during one of my Overwhelm Culprit™ workshops and it's one I hear constantly. In this epis...

If every decision feels harder than it should - or you keep making choices that look right on paper but feel completely off - there's a good chance you don't know your personal values. Or more likely, you do know them. You've just been overriding them. This question came up during a private event Q&A while I was leading a values exercise, and it's one I hear all the time: what do you do when you c...

After my TEDx talk in 2020, I said something on stage that I no longer believe to be true. I said that I never felt overwhelmed. Looking back - that wasn't accurate. I just didn't recognize how it was showing up for me. And that's exactly the problem with high performers. We don't think we're overwhelmed. We think we're just pushing through. In this episode, I'm setting the record straight on what...

How many times have you committed to a new habit, given it everything you had - and then watched it fall apart? And then told yourself you just weren't disciplined enough? I've been there. And I want to set the record straight: it is not a discipline problem. The real reason your habits aren't sticking is because you're treating behavior change like a one-time decision instead of an ongoing experi...

Have you ever stood somewhere beautiful - truly present for the first time in what feels like forever - and thought, why don't I have this every single day? That's exactly what happened to me at a lighthouse in Portland. I was on vacation, my son strapped to my chest, salty breeze on my face - and for the first time in years after a high-conflict divorce and what felt like one crisis after another...

"Currently feeling like I'm failing in all aspects of my life. I'm looking for conversation starters from my spouse." This wasn't even a question - it was a statement someone shared during a recent private event Q&A. And honestly? I felt seen just reading it. I've been there. More than once. The truth is, when you're feeling like you're failing at everything, the last thing you want to do is have...

You're capable. You're competent. You handle everything - and everyone around you knows it. So why does asking for help feel so impossible? This episode was inspired by a real question from a recent private event Q&A, and honestly? My first thought when I heard it was this is me. If you're a high-performing woman who struggles to ask for help - or you love and support one - you're going to want to...

If you've ever felt so burnt out that you can't even start… this episode is for you. I'm answering a real audience question from someone who said, "I'm completely burnt out from all of it. Where do I even begin?" And if you've been there, you know - it's not just overwhelm. It's that frozen, stuck feeling where you know what you should do… but your body just won't let you move. In this episode, I'...