#56: Stop Rescuing Your Team - You’re Keeping Yourself Stuck
Mon Nov 24 2025
If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “It’s just faster if I do it myself,” this episode is for you.
Today, we’re talking about one of the most common habits I see in high-achieving women leaders — swooping in to save the day.
You know the drill: a team member drops the ball, misses a deadline, or doesn’t do something the way you would… so instead of coaching through it, you take it back and fix it yourself.
It feels faster and cleaner in the moment — but it’s quietly destroying trust, stunting growth, and keeping you trapped in the weeds.
In this episode, I break down:
Why rescuing your team is actually eroding trust (even if you mean well)How this creates a micromanagement loop that keeps you overworked and resentfulThe real reason your team isn’t stepping up — and what to do insteadHow to lead differently at your next level — where you coach, not fixBecause rescuing isn’t leadership. It’s over-functioning.
And if you want to truly lead like an Upgraded CEO, it’s time to stop saving the day and start building a team that doesn’t need saving.
🎧 Tune in to hear the mindset and behavior shifts that free you up for the strategic work you’re meant to do.
👉 Download your free Upgraded CEO Weekly Reset to stop over-functioning and reset your priorities each week:
thenicolecase.com/reset
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music by audionautix.com
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If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “It’s just faster if I do it myself,” this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about one of the most common habits I see in high-achieving women leaders — swooping in to save the day. You know the drill: a team member drops the ball, misses a deadline, or doesn’t do something the way you would… so instead of coaching through it, you take it back and fix it yourself. It feels faster and cleaner in the moment — but it’s quietly destroying trust, stunting growth, and keeping you trapped in the weeds. In this episode, I break down: Why rescuing your team is actually eroding trust (even if you mean well)How this creates a micromanagement loop that keeps you overworked and resentfulThe real reason your team isn’t stepping up — and what to do insteadHow to lead differently at your next level — where you coach, not fixBecause rescuing isn’t leadership. It’s over-functioning. And if you want to truly lead like an Upgraded CEO, it’s time to stop saving the day and start building a team that doesn’t need saving. 🎧 Tune in to hear the mindset and behavior shifts that free you up for the strategic work you’re meant to do. 👉 Download your free Upgraded CEO Weekly Reset to stop over-functioning and reset your priorities each week: thenicolecase.com/reset Follow me on Instagram and LinkedIn @thenicolecase for daily leadership tips and behind-the-scenes of life as an Upgraded CEO. Sign Up for my weekly newsletter to get access to my exclusive insights, tips, and resources to Upgrade Your Career! Follow Nicole on LinkedIn and on Instagram @nicolecasespeaks music by audionautix.com