By Janet Coin “What is expected of leaders is judgment, not sheer stamina.” — Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO of Thrive Global For years, women have been taught that strong leadership means enduring more, doing more and carrying more. But as burnout continues to affect women in senior positions at disproportionately high rates, a different understanding of leadership is emerging. Increasingly, female executives, entrepreneurs, political leaders and professionals are recognising that slowing down is not necessarily a sign of weakness or reduced ambition. It can be a deliberate strategy for protecting judgement, creativity, wellbeing and long-term impact. The shift is significant because women have traditionally faced a unique combination of professional and personal expectations. They are often expected to excel in their careers while also carrying substantial responsibilities at home and providing emotional support to colleagues, teams and families. As conversations around workplace wellbeing become more prominent, women are beginning…