The Next Step with Corrie Lo

I get asked all the time why I decided to write a book - and the truth is, it wasn't part of my original plan. In this episode, I'm sharing the real story behind The 5 Overwhelm Culprits™ - including the personal experiences that led me here, the gap I saw in the market and why this message is more important now than ever before. This isn't just about writing a book. It's about answering a call to...

If you feel overwhelmed, inconsistent, or constantly behind - even when you're working hard - the real issue may not be your workload. It may be the mental load you're carrying . In this episode, I break down the hidden cognitive cost of trying to manage everything in your head and why so many high performers unknowingly sabotage their clarity, decision-making and consistency because of it. I shar...

What if the reason you can't move forward isn't your mindset - but your nervous system? In this episode, I explain how your nervous system drives many of your leadership decisions before your brain ever gets involved. I share a personal story about experiencing nervous system shutdown after a traumatic loss and why high achievers often try to push through overwhelm instead of addressing what their...

Have you ever looked around and realized you don't feel supported anymore? Not because people don't care - but because the support that once worked no longer fits the level you're operating at now. In this episode, I break down one of the most overlooked causes of burnout: unsupported pressure. High performers don't burn out from responsibility. They burn out from carrying elevated responsibility...

In this episode, I break down the real reason you second-guess yourself - and it's not from a lack of confidence! I share a personal story about a time I knew something wasn't right in my life but delayed making a decision because I was afraid of the consequences of being wrong. What I've learned and what I see with so many high-performing women, is that second-guessing is rooted in CONDITIONING....

You can be incredibly clear and still have no idea where you're actually going. In this episode, I break down why high performers lose clarity first - and it's not because they're failing, it's because they're succeeding without pause. When you're capable, trusted and productive, speed creates the illusion of certainty and you stop questioning your direction. I share a personal story from one of t...

This month, I'm bringing back something I haven't done publicly in years: my monthly Recap Ritual ™ . After the biggest month of my business to date, I'm pulling back the curtain and walking you through exactly what went down - what worked, what flopped and most importantly, what I'm doing differently in February. You'll hear about major speaking wins, new systems my team and I have implemented, p...

If you've been beating yourself up for being inconsistent - even though you know you're more than capable - it's time for a reframe. In this episode, I'm sharing why your problem isn't discipline or motivation. It's your mental load . This invisible weight you carry - the planning, anticipating, emotional management, "I'll just do it myself" mode - is quietly draining your energy and sabotaging yo...

Ever wonder why you , the strong one, the reliable one, the go-to high achiever, crash harder than everyone else around you - even when you're technically doing the same or less? It's not about your workload. It's about the type of load you're carrying. In this episode, I break down the invisible weight high performers carry that no one talks about and why it leads to burnout faster and harder tha...

Ever feel like you're the one holding everything together and yet no one is truly holding you ? In this episode, Corrie Lo unpacks the real reason high performers feel unsupported. Spoiler: it's not your fault. It's a structural issue. Corrie reveals why most people have responsibility circles instead of support systems, the top 3 reasons you're not getting the help you need and exactly how to sta...

Ever wonder why your confidence seems to vanish when you need it most? It's not because you're broken. It's because you were conditioned to doubt yourself. In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the biggest confidence killers for high-performing professionals - conditioning. From the invisible rules we're taught as children to the unconscious beliefs running the show in our adult lives, I'll he...

Have you ever looked at your life on paper - your job, home, relationships, responsibilities and thought, "Why do I still feel off?" This isn't burnout, and it isn't failure. It's misalignment. In this episode, I'm diving deep into the quiet but powerful feeling that so many high achievers experience: feeling stuck, even when nothing is technically wrong. I'll walk you through the subtle signs tha...

Sometimes, life shifts before we feel ready. Work expands in ways we didn't plan for. And then the universe starts whispering - until it doesn't. In this deeply personal episode, I'm sharing the exact signs that made it clear it was time to evolve my own leadership and how you can spot those signs in your own journey too. From unexpected opportunities to a completely new sense of identity, I walk...

Before you dive into next year's goals and vision boards, take a moment to pause and reflect. In this episode, I walk you through a simple yet powerful three-question recap ritual to help you close the year with clarity and start the next one with consistency. This process will guide you to reflect on what worked, what didn't and what you'll do differently - so you can reset with intention, set al...

Ever find yourself saying, "But I rested… so why am I still exhausted?" Yeah, I've been there too. In this episode, I break down the real reason why rest isn't always restorative - especially for high-performing women - and what to do instead. I'll walk you through seven simple but powerful micro practices that take five minutes or less and are designed to restore the specific kind of energy you'r...

In this episode, I break down the real difference between mentors, sponsors and coaches - three roles that can completely change the trajectory of your career or business when you activate them at the right time. I share how each one has shaped my own journey, how to tell which type of support you need right now, and why having the right mix of guidance, advocacy and accountability is the accelera...

Ever catch yourself saying "sorry" for things that don't actually need an apology? I used to do this all the time - "sorry for the delay" when I replied in minutes, or "sorry to bother you" before sharing an idea. In this episode, I'm walking you through seven simple swaps that will help you stop shrinking your confidence at work and start saying what you really mean - without the guilt. I'll show...

If someone asked you, "What do you stand for?" - could you answer without hesitation? In this episode, I'm walking you through a simple reflection exercise to help you identify your five leadership non-negotiables - the core values and principles that define how you lead, no matter what. By the end, you'll have total clarity on what you believe in, what you'll fight for, and how to lead with convi...

Ever find yourself overpacking - or worse, forgetting that one essential thing you actually needed? In this episode, I'm walking you through my exact travel packing system that lets me travel anywhere for up to 14 days with just a carry-on. I'll show you how I use my custom Notion packing checklist (the same one I've refined over the last 15+ years!) to stay organized, avoid stress and make packin...

Ever feel like you know you need to take better care of yourself, but have no idea where to start - or why nothing ever seems to stick? In this episode, I walk you through exactly how to design a personal wellness plan that actually fits your life, not someone else's. I'll share the powerful moment that changed everything for me - a moment of stillness at the Portland Lighthouse that made me reali...

You're the one everyone leans on - but when you need support, you're left holding your own weight. In this episode, I'll show you how to step into the CEO role of your life and intentionally build your own personal board of directors - even if you're the strong one no one ever checks in on. We'll walk through the five key roles every high-performing woman needs in her support system - and how to f...

What if the only thing standing between you and the confidence you crave is proof you've been ignoring? In this deeply personal episode, I open up about what it really takes to validate yourself - especially when no one else does. After surviving over 15 years in an abusive marriage, I had to relearn how to rebuild my confidence from scratch. And surprisingly, it didn't start with a TED Talk or a...

Feeling stuck on a decision? It's probably not the decision itself that's holding you back - it's what's underneath it. In this episode, I walk you through my simple four-step process to break through indecision quickly and finally move forward with clarity and confidence. Whether you're debating a career move, a personal choice, or something bigger, this framework will help you stop second-guessi...

If you've ever tried to copy someone else's "perfect" 5:00 AM morning routine only to give up after two days, you're not alone. As a working mom of four, I know firsthand how hard it is to stick to rigid checklists that don't match real life. In this episode, I share how I replaced my all-or-nothing routine with a flexible "morning menu" that actually works in busy seasons. You'll learn how to pro...

If you're constantly exhausted no matter how much rest you get - I'm talking dragging yourself through the day, crashing by 3 PM, and mentally beating yourself up for not being able to push harder - this episode is for you. What you're feeling isn't just burnout, and you are not broken. I'll share my own story of four years battling extreme fatigue, what I discovered was really going on beneath th...