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#051 Intentional Strategies for Managing the Load in Stressful Times

We all have times in work, life and business when things get full. Times where some things become more important or when there's just too much on our plate to keep everything going. So how can we intentionally manage our load in these full or stressful times?

In this episode I explore a number of strategies you can use, when things get tough. I'll discuss the conscious decisions you can make about what's essential and what's not, the the standards you choose to uphold and those you let slip. And how you can be kind to yourself when you're the one holding it all.

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#050 Aaron McEwan: Reimagining Work Post Pandemic - What Leaders Need to Consider

We are all well aware of the fact our working lives have changed since we've moved on from the thick of the pandemic. But have our organisations and our leaders caught up? And are we really making the most of the new opportunities this 'now' of the future of work is presenting?

In this episode I chat to Aaron McEwan about some of the trends, insights and implications of this new working world and some serious considerations leaders must make relating to people and employee experience. Unless they want their organisations to become the Blockbusters or Kodaks of tomorrow.

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#049 Keystone Actions

You may have heard of the concept of Keystone Habits. But what is a Keystone Action?

In this episode I share:

  • What is a keystone action?

  • Why keystone actions are important

  • How can you use keystone actions to achieve greater flow, particularly when you are overwhelmed with possibility and ideas

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#048 Before you Set Goals for the New Year, do This

The start of a new year can be an excellent time to set goals. But research tells us very few of us actually follow through with and achieve the goals we set for ourselves at this time.

One way we can make sure we set sticker goals is by brining greater intentionality to our goal setting. In this episode I share how you can do this using Goal Exploration. What is goal exploration? Taking the time to reflect on some of the things that are most important to us BEFORE doing our goal setting, such as values, purpose, impact, who we want to be and how we want to feel.

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#047 Designing Working Rhythms that Work for You

Many of us fall into the trap of working how everyone else works. Or working how society, or our workplaces have trained us to work. But are the working rhythms imposed on you by external forces aren't necessarily the best working rhythms for you?

So how do you create working rhythms that work for you? For greater productivity, effectiveness and fulfilment.

In this episode I explore six things to consider to design working rhythms that work with your unique strengths, energy and ways of working.

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#041 Matt Wicking: Leading your Authentic Activism

In this episode I speak with facilitator, artist and activist, Matt Wicking. Matt is an experienced facilitator, host and speaker who works with progressive groups, helping them amplify their impact. My freelance practice is called Cloud Catcher.

Join us as we discuss Matt’s unique way of combining different creative, political, environmental and other elements of self and work together, to create a truly authentic brand of activism. And how you can combine your unique gifts and interests to do the same.

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#2.02 Steve Glaveski - The Intentional Entrepreneur: Values led leadership of self, life & business

Steve and I discuss themes of living a deliberate and intentional life, creating value beyond the dollar, making decisions, taking risks, putting yourself out there, intentional use of technology and how you can be an intentional entrepreneur with values led leadership of yourself, life and business.

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