Agile Beyond Tech: How Leaders Can Prevent Burnout and Build Resilient Teams with Sara Gallagher

In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Sara Gallagher, President of The Persimmon Group and leadership coach, to uncover how Agile—often associated with software teams—can become a life-saving leadership mindset. Sara shares her real-world journey of leading through the 2020 pandemic, reframing chaos into clarity, and creating psychological safety for her team during unprecedented uncertainty.

This conversation goes beyond buzzwords—it’s about reimagining agility as a way to manage burnout, make smarter decisions, and sustain both performance and humanity at work. Whether you’re a founder, executive, or creative professional, you’ll walk away with actionable tools to bring calm, focus, and adaptability into your daily leadership rhythm.

Tune in if you’ve ever felt the pressure to do it all—this episode will teach you how to do less, better.

About the Guest:

Sara Gallagher is the President of The Persimmon Group, a consulting firm specializing in leadership, project management, and organizational agility. With over 15 years of experience helping global organizations navigate uncertainty, Sara’s approach blends Agile principles with human-centered leadership. She’s also the author of the weekly newsletter Big Dumb Questions, where she explores modern workplace challenges with humor, depth, and practical wisdom.

Key Takeaways:

Agile isn’t just for tech—it’s a mindset built on adaptability, transparency, and continuous learning.
“Change is a feature, not a bug.” Accepting uncertainty can reduce stress and improve team trust.
Define “for-now decisions.” You don’t have to know everything before acting—adjust as you learn.
Leaders can prevent burnout by managing their capacity, not their to-do list.
Prioritize tasks by value, not volume—clarity over chaos is key.
Vulnerability and empathy in leadership create stronger team cultures during crisis.
AI should amplify human agility, not replace it. It helps leaders focus on creative, emotional, and strategic work.
Entry-level employees need mentoring to learn critical thinking before over-relying on AI tools.
True agility is about pivoting without panic and leading with transparency and trust.

How to Connect with the Guest:

Connect with Sara Gallagher on LinkedIn to explore her work, leadership insights, and newsletter Big Dumb Questions.

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