Its easy to rush into action but a proper debrief is worth its weight in gold. In this episode I will take you through a summer debrief and highlight some easy wins this summer which might help you on the work-life-family front.

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Check out her recent blog posts, including this one on types of rest: https://www.mayagudka.com/post/when-you-cant-switch-off-and-burnout-hits

If we don't know where we've been, how can we know where we are going?

The Reset is over, I'm back from my own reset, and before we plunge into September goals, while we are still in the last of that summer haze - time for a neat little debrief.

This is the first of 3 parts which will be released over this week

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One of the things I get asked about most is my Continuous Glucose monitor. Having worn it for 3.5 months now, as what started as a Case Study for my friend, I can truly say it has changed my life. Here are the details of my experience, for all those of you who are curious about it.

And of course, if this has gotten you interested, all detail is in my course which we are currently discounting heavily on Udemy for a short while. Get it while its still there: Click here

Disclaimer - this is my personal experience and insight. I am not a medical professional or nutrition therapist. Please seek professional advice and support if required.

Keywords: Glucose Monitoring, Blood Sugar Levels, Metabolic Health, Weight Loss, Food Industry, Hormonal Cycles, Menstrual Cycle, Personal Health, Career Progression, Executive Coach, Well-Being, Nutrition, Diet, Energy Levels, Mood, Body Positive, Blood Sugar Spikes, Food Impact, Caloric Perspective, Continuous Blood Sugar Monitor, Biopsychosocial, Metabolic Indicator, Bulletproof Coffee, Keto Diet, Visceral Fat, Strength Training, Self-Esteem, Confidence, Blood Sugar Management, Hormonal Impact on Nutrition, Health and Wellness.

Thinking of trying Zoe? My Udemy one-hour course on the cheaper alternative and how to get started is now live.

High achievers often feel the pressure to overwork and stay on top of everything.

However, true success lies in recognizing that overworking is not sustainable.

Fierce prioritization can be the key here

Societal expectations of what being organized should look like can be misleading

Sometimes, the things that may seem disorganized to others are actually the result of prioritizing essential tasks and goals first.

Identify your top priorities, get organized in those areas, and let go of the need to be perceived as organized in every aspect of your life!

Listen to this week’s episodes for plenty of examples!

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Prioritisation is at the heart of Life Work. Being able to effectively prioritise in any given time period reduces overwhelm, and keeps you focused on your key goals.

So what happened when I deprioritised work over the summer?

In this episode we look at some interesting prioritisation ‘maths’ - setting the foundations for you to do your own prioritisation work - a core building block of Life Work.

Prioritisation principles:

[04:55]. No.1 - reflection is the missing ingredient if you want to grow, advance towards your goals and prioritise effectively

[06:00]. No 2. Determining your Life Work prioritisation categories

[08:40]. No. 3 - Some lifework categories have disproportionate impacts on the overall picture (What happened when I deprioritised work over the summer)

[14:27]. No. 4 - just expand your timeframes: effectively prioritising and deprioritising major categories allows you to expand all areas of your life over the longer term.

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(03:46) Did you set a summer intention

(05:01) Finding ways to change pace when you can't 'switch off' your responsibilities

(05:45) My somewhat radical approach to pausing - working for one hour a day 'on' the business

(08:05) When consistency is overrated

(13:06) What pausing gave me

(14:28) Organization vs. Prioritization

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Six compelling reasons to capitalize on this golden window of opportunity to boost productivity and achieve your goals.

(08:19) Build on August's Power: Tap into the slow pace of August for rest, rejuvenation, and contemplation. Reset and refuel, ready to ride the wave of September's revitalizing energy.

(09:06) Reassess and recalibrate your objectives set nine months ago. Use August's slowdown to focus on your passions, recommit, and reenergize for the year ahead.

(11:28) Recognize September as a golden window for change, as identified by productivity expert Lisa Woodruff. Harness this energy to drive radical improvements towards your goals.

(12:37) September's extended daylight and favorable weather provide an ideal environment for forming keystone habits and progressing towards your goals.

(14:56) Adopt 12-Week Year: Breakdown long-term goals into manageable 12-week cycles, as advocated by productivity gurus. Use September to make significant strides towards your objectives.

(17:07) Channel Back-to-School Energy: Align your goal-setting period with the academic year's start, as identified by productivity author Cal Newport.

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This episode was a goal of ours in 2022* (I believe I said 2023 in the intro.)

Aside from being a literal pot of gold when it comes to time management, I think the episode itself is a testament to the way Maya sets big goals. I hope you enjoy this episode.

- Arjun.

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In this episode, I'm joined by writer, author, speaker and podcaster, Laura Vanderkam.

Laura is the author of several time management books, including the forthcoming Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters.

Her work has appeared in publications including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Fortune. She is the host of the podcast Before Breakfast and the co-host of the podcast Best of Both Worlds. She lives outside Philadelphia with her husband and five children, and blogs at LauraVanderkam.com.

To understand more about the specific ways I can help you upgrade your career, be sure to check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Masterclass⁠⁠: https://www.mayagudka.com/freemasterclass

This episode is from the archive. A potential 2023 Hall of Fame episode with the most downloads received to date - Arjun.

Caroline Rogers, like me is a published Positive Psychology grad and coach. But she is also… a professional organiser and de-clutterer!

The stuff we talk about today, to do with the concept of home, psychological home, and the implications for our wellbeing, will definitely put a new lens on all things home - and reinforces why I often mention home-related goals and priorities in these Life-Work episodes!

Finally - Caroline’s closing piece, on how easy it is for home to be associated with the mundane, domestic, and anti feminist - will leave us all with food for thought. 

You can find out more about Caroline at

wwww.roomtothink.net 

And read more about psychological home and the scale here: https://www.academia.edu/12581952/Psychological_Home_and_Well_Being 

Episode 5 of the Summer Reset mini-series. If you have any questions for Maya you can ask via Spotify or on Instagram.

At the end of this 5 part series, as August comes to a close, I hope that the past few weeks have been a good reset for you.

It's now time to join the dots and set some goals as you begin to think about the coming months which might have a rather different pace.

From this archive, following on from the last episode, episode 4/5 from the Summer reset.

By now, if you’ve been listening weekly, you’ll have thought of some fun, manageable summer projects, focused on having a deeper switch off and used metaphors to help define your vision for the final few months of the year.

In this episode, I approach designing your hybrid working life. The good news is I’ve recently published research on this exact topic.
So, what are the key considerations in designing the ideal working week; what would be the dream?

I hope you enjoy the episode.

To listen on the go: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-executive-coach-balance-c-suite-career-success/id1463542602

Episode 3 of 5 of the August Reset from the archive. In this episode, Maya looks at how to use metaphors to change the way you approach your work and look at the problems that you’re facing. I hope you enjoy the episode - Arjun.

How do you describe your work life? Busy or perhaps, overwhelmed? The problem with the way we describe situations is that this is often how we also frame it in our minds and envision the solution. Busy people get less busy, overwhelmed people take on less, however, the problem is rarely that black and white. This is where I find metaphors to be game changers.

Bear with me here – metaphors are one of the most powerful tools in my coaching – for envisioning and creating change - and they lend themselves perfectly to the dreamy month of August.

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Episode 2 of the summer reset from the archive. We're going to be releasing this series as a mini-series over the first half of August to guide you through your summer reset! I hope you enjoy the episode. - Arjun.

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Struggling to switch off? August is upon us; it’s been a demanding year and we could all do with a bit of deep rest and rejuvenation.
But how?

In this episode I share practical steps on how to switch off to deepen rejuvenation. Because switching off can sometimes need practice, it might not happen automatically.

This is episode 2 of 5 guided episodes I’ve lined up on how can we make that as deep a rest, and powerful a recovery, as possible.

I take you through stuff that works with my clients, that is appropriate for the month of August, and the lazy, slower mood that we can all hopefully experience in the summer, before getting ready to hit September refreshed and revitalised.

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An episode from August 2021 where Maya introduced the August Reset. We're going to be revisiting the August Reset as Maya takes one herself.

August is upon us, and many of my clients are ready for, or limping towards, their August breaks. It has been a demanding year and we could all do with a bit of deep rest and rejuvenation.

SO I have 5 guided episodes lined up, with a focus on how can we make that as deep a rest, and powerful a recovery, as possible.

I will take you through stuff that works with my clients, but is appropriate for the month of August, and the lazy, slower mood that we can all hopefully experience in the summer, before getting ready to hit September refreshed and revitalised.

In this first episode, I talk about why a reset so important to our work and lives, how to take advantage of August to tackle relaxing but helpful little switch-off projects that we can’t get to, normally, which can serve us in September onwards. I also discuss tiny daily summer moments you can cultivate, to define your August. AND, outside the usual pace of busy life, who do you want to reconnect with – who nourishes you?

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An episode from earlier this year; but as we enter Q3 and Q4 and I [Arjun] notice more and more opportunities to switch roles or make a career move come up, I thought this episode would be ideal for those of you who may struggle with working with recruiters and cultivating relationships that lead to opportunities for you.

- Arjun Shah, Producer.

In this episode, we dive into the world of chasing recruiters and discuss the importance of cultivating multiple opportunities to avoid putting all your eggs in one basket.

We explore building a systematic approach to developing relationships and opportunities, both internally and externally. We also share thoughts on the art of follow-up and chasing, emphasizing that the best time to set up follow-up is during the initial conversation. By scheduling a catch-up call, you can create a focusing effect that encourages action and communication. Join us in this insightful episode on chasing recruiters and relationship building, and don't hesitate to send in your questions for future discussions.

Key Points: - Cultivate multiple opportunities to avoid putting all your eggs in one basket - Build a systematic approach to developing relationships and opportunities - Set up follow-up during the initial conversation - Schedule catch-up calls to create a focusing effect that encourages action and communication - Identify hooks and strategies for maintaining momentum in relationships while waiting for other aspects to align

Everyone loves a good story, don't they? For the modern leader or executive, it's become essential. Yet, there is an art to it, and many people don't like or aren't good at storytelling. Like anything else, however, it is a skill that can subsequently be learned. Even if there are natural boundaries, these can be turned into a positive part of storytelling - it's just about discovering how to do it.

Your own life may have a fascinating narrative arc, and even if it doesn't feel like the classical Hero's Journey, it often appears to be much more fertile ground to others instead of ourselves. So in this episode, we're going to discuss various aspects of storytelling and why it can be such an effective tool to aid both your life and career.

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In this archived episode, we’re joined by Fi Macmillan, Coach & Adventurer. Fiona takes us through what Outdoor Intelligence is and how spending time outside can greatly benefit Golden Hours: making us more productive, creative, and in touch with our purpose and intuition. 

In the spirit of Outdoor Intelligence, we even manage to co-create a new equation during the episode: 

Nature + Walking = Deep Work + Intuition 

To get in touch with or find out more about Fiona head over to LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/fimacmillan] 

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We kick off the summer pause with a curated journey of the most commented-on episodes from our archive.

Self-acceptance is initially brushed over by executive coaching clients but that would be a mistake. Maya takes you through what it really means and why it’s key to LifeWork.

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In the second part of this two-part series as we delve into Aurore's remarkable journey. The transformative decision to relocate to Bali, leaving behind relationships and embracing an entrepreneurial and nomadic lifestyle; and Aurore gives me an insight into the power of Kundalini and Breathwork, uncovering the complimentary nuances of these practices as well as her own experiences.

(01:18) Moving to Bali

(04:46) Relationships when relocating

(18:39) Kundalini & Breathwork

(25:15) The Best Time for Breathwork/Meditation

(28:04) What is Kundalini?

(30:52) The differences between Kundalini and Breathwork

(35:21) Expanding Consciousness

Find out more about Aurore: http://www.conscio.me/experiencethemagic

Aurore's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auroreconscio/

As we approach the end of the first half of the year, its time to take stock. I share plenty of examples, hopefully to get you thinking about your own first half of the year!

• If you or your team need coaching on this reach out to get info on Maya’s coaching programmes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠maya@mayagudka.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

In the first part of this two-part series, we delve into Aurore's career journey, exploring her remarkable career transitions - from trading floor, to media featured interior designer, to breath worker in Bali, all whilst growing a young family. We also discuss the extraordinary decision her family made to embrace a entrepreneurial and nomadic lifestyle, relocating to different countries before finding their home in Bali post-pandemic.

(02:30) Aurore's Career journey (06:55) Being a woman on the trading floor (12:31) How to build an interior design business from scratch, with no portfolio (16:27) Dealing with Rejection / Tackling PR (23:49) Considering alternatives in design / letting go of things that you no longer love (25:34) How Aurore moved to Bali (30:21) Moving to another country with children

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(01:11) What is Capacity / Capability?

(03:20) Short term vs long term thinking

(05:43) When you’re not making progress on your goals..

(06:00) Before you rush off on holiday!

(07:33) Social capacity

(09:26) Expertise & emotional capacity

(11:00) Wrap up

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Aarti is back this week for a Life Work conversation. You’ve all asked for more perspectives on how people make LifeWork and Aarti’s perspectives will definitely offer inspiration This conversation is for you if you enjoy hearing how real leaders in great companies make it work.

This episode is for you if, like me, you're totally not green-fingered. Possibly, you're even a little intimidated by gardening. At least, I was!

5 reasons why I love gardening - these are going to be of interest if you struggle to switch off, need easy ways to change your mental state, want to engage with your kids more, want to do something creative but feel stuck, and if you're worried you just don't have the know-how.

Enjoy!

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Super excited to bring Aarti from LinkedIn on to the podcast! Here we chat about her career and leadership journey and specific phases of its development. If you want to hear how real leaders in exciting organisations approach their LifeWork, this ep is for you.

(04:12) About Aarti's career journey (15:13) Undertaking a masters (20:50) Psychological Intelligence (26:43) The interview process at LinkedIn - Aarti’s unique approach (36:53) Uncertainty / DJing / Adaptability

In this episode, we discuss the power of having a thinking partner when we are stuck.

We share valuable lessons from one of my mentees who was feeling unprepared to pitch in her organisation.

We also explore how scheduling regular wellbeing days to utilize built-up toil can provide much-needed rest and recovery for employees, making a real difference in how supported they feel in their work.

sometimes the best, simplest ideas are overlooked because they seem too obvious!

If you've ever felt frustrated by the pace of a transformation you're working on, this episode is for you.

We often expect it to happen quicker than it does, and we can often become attached to the visible outcomes.

Using the metaphor of the Japanese Cherry Blossom, I talk you through a very visible and powerful transformation in its phases.

I hope it is memorable and easy for you to draw on when you most need it.

Lessons on patience, impermanence and things taking their own time.

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Get ready for a very different episode, where we bring on the show’s producer Arjun from behind the scenes, and reflect together on 100 episodes of LifeWork with Maya.

A longer, relaxed conversation, full of gems and honest reflections about this growth journey, so one to save for your walk or commute.

(03:03) Do I listen to my own episodes?

(06:12) Most valuable episode to date.

(09:57) Arjun's fave episode

(17:07) How much of what you know now, did you know then?

(18:21) If I were to start the podcast today, what would I do differently?

(23:29) Seasons vs ongoing episodes.

(24:48) Advice to someone launching a podcast

(37:22) Why I prefer podcasts to other online content

(39:14) How to approach this show if you're new to coaching

(44:01) The value of working with a producer

(50:55) Where's the show benefitted me outside of the podcast itself

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Produced by Arjun Shan.

Knowledge work inside organisations can seem devoid of Mastery in the way that, e.g. a surgeon or carpenter might have mastery.

But this misses a trick! There are many areas in which we can develop mastery - and your current feelings towards events like presentations, networking and other high-stakes interactions might be a good sign of where these opportunities lie!

In this episode, learn how logging practice laps, reps, or steps can bring you closer to mastery and enhance your psychological well-being, leading to deep satisfaction and intrinsic enjoyment in your activities. 

Hear how you can set your own hundred-challenge and witness the transformative impact it can have on your life and career.

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#knowledgework #mastery #publicspeaking #networking #presenting #mindsetshift #deliberatepractice #psychologicalwellbeing #relationships #selfacceptance #autonomy #growth #development #career #skills #challenge #practice #learningcurve #confidence #executivepresence #leadership #iterativeapproach #goalsetting #progress

An episode from the archive. Recorded during the pandemic, this episode with Nir Eyal focuses on maximising your golden time by reframing what a distraction is and helping you prioritise better. We deep dive into whether social media is truly a distractor, how we should think about distraction and time boxing. Sharing the simple idea that most people don’t know how true free time feels, Nir explains why to-do lists are probably the worst way to get things done and the benefits of time boxing, even when you want to be spontaneous!

Produced by Arjun Shan.

In this episode, we dive into the world of chasing recruiters and discuss the importance of cultivating multiple opportunities to avoid putting all your eggs in one basket. We explore building a systematic approach to developing relationships and opportunities, both internally and externally. We also share thoughts on the art of follow-up and chasing, emphasizing that the best time to set up follow-up is during the initial conversation. By scheduling a catch-up call, you can create a focusing effect that encourages action and communication. Join us in this insightful episode on chasing recruiters and relationship building, and don't hesitate to send in your questions for future discussions. Key Points: - Cultivate multiple opportunities to avoid putting all your eggs in one basket - Build a systematic approach to developing relationships and opportunities - Set up follow-up during the initial conversation - Schedule catch-up calls to create a focusing effect that encourages action and communication - Identify hooks and strategies for maintaining momentum in relationships while waiting for other aspects to align

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Career regret can be a great tool, if we are not afraid to use it!

Join me as I delve into a second HBR article, this one much more recent, on career regret.

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Midweek podcast shorts will now be available to watch on YouTube and Spotify.

Produced by Arjun Shan.

Are you struggling to reignite your drive for work? Need some guidance on finding clarity and overcoming blockers? This latest episode is for you! In this episode, I explore the topic of work and passion, specifically addressing how to reignite your passion for work that has been lost. Drawing on the work of Cal Newport, I question the extent to which we should be passion-driven in our careers, as passion alone may not be enough to build a successful, long-lasting career. Instead, we should focus on the building blocks of a career we love, such as personal autonomy, impact, and recognition. I also discuss the natural cycles and seasonality of our lives and work, acknowledging that it's normal to have periods where we are not as driven or enthusiastic about our work. Additionally, I dive into the process of gaining clarity and overcoming blockers, particularly in the early stages of working with clients.

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As always, I appreciate your engagement and encourage you to send in your questions for future episodes. Looking forward to connecting with you next time! 🌟

Episode Keywords:

Work and Passion, Reignite Passion, Cal Newport, Passion-Driven Careers, Successful Career, Personal Autonomy, Impact, Recognition, Natural Cycles, Seasonality, Gaining Clarity, Overcoming Blockers, Early Stages, Working with Clients, Master Class, One-on-One Discussion, Career Building Blocks, Life's Work, Career Exploration, Questions for Future Episodes

Regrets, we all have a few! In this two-part mini-series I delve into career regrets - based on an HBR article:

https://hbr.org/2012/12/the-top-five-career-regrets by Daniel Galati.

Today we focus on the top 5 career regrets he found from his research.

Of course, Maya picks these apart a little - there’s more to a regret than meets the eye!

(03:40) Should I have taken the job for the money?

(06:42) Should I have quit earlier ?

(10:04) Do I have the courage to start my own business

(17:16) Career hunches

Produced by Arjun Shan.

In this episode, I dive into the importance of making value visible in the workplace and share some practical tips on how to do so.

We discuss creating communication structures to keep key sponsors updated on projects, maintaining a weekly task log, and aligning conversations with stakeholders to ensure less visible tasks are recognized and appreciated.

Once you get into the swing of this stuff, its easy to do, but it takes a little push to get started!

Keywords: Value Visibility, Workplace, Communication Structures, Key Sponsors, Weekly Task Log, Stakeholders, Aligning Conversations, Performance Reviews, Transparency, Project Updates, Demonstrating Value, Larger Organizations, Behind-the-Scenes Efforts, Productive Conversations, Master Class, Workplace Strategies, Shared Drive, Documenting Progress, Challenges

A light fun episode for Easter weekend. Enjoy!

Produced by Arjun Shan.

Based on published research and many years of experience - this episode will give you a structured approach to changing the way you are perceived at work.

Produced by Arjun Shan.

At this point based on my own research and practice, I can talk in some percentages!

When I refer to the 1% here, I am referring to the Life-Work 1%, not a purely monetary or wealth-based 1%.

In this episode, I hope to help shift us from default thinking to the less obvious, high-leverage stuff when it comes to success on our own terms.

Starting with the very act of planning our life-work Q2s, (ask around and see who actually does this), my mission is to get you doing the type of planning work which makes goal attainment feel fun, full of ease, and surprisingly spacious. Listen on..

(02:05) Q2 - an overlooked tool in annual goal attainment

(02:42) Moving away from default thinking

(06:29) Orienting ourselves to this quarter

(09:06) Having a mop up week / rejuvenation week

(13:28) Getting Support on your biggest goals

(22:53) The review and edit

Produced by Arjun Shan.

We all need to be able to give difficult feedback in our work (and maybe personal lives). People focus on the actual feedback conversation but this is missing a trick - check out this podcast short to understand a better strategy.

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Back for another awesome conversation with Charlotte. This time considering how to harness the power of cycles in creative projects - rather than rushing through them. We touch on menopause, decision making, and understanding the phases of projects in the context of seasons.

(04:53) Way to talk about the menstrual cycle more ‘poetically’

(14:10) Advice for approaching menopause

(20:11) Wise Power

(20:38) Decision Making & Creative Projects

(24:44) It's a phase - not permanent!

(27:00) Practical application of creativity to the cycles

(32:04) Archetypes in cycles

Questions & comments - I love to chat with you guys

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Today's podcast short answers a brilliant question asked in my Masterclass - 'what is your take on lateral moves within organisations, rather than promotions?'.

Lateral moves can be career dynamite IF we are strategic and smart about the way we position them.

Listen on for 3 ways to do this...

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Mind absolutely blown in this conversation with Charlotte Friedrich

Talk about a shift in perspective, this conversation turns our typical response to periods (an inconvenience to be minimised) completely on its head.

This is not a conversation for women alone - men, tune in and tap into a powerful resource for communicating about this stuff - which, like it or not, IS present at work.

(04:30) Why this is a topic for men AND women

(09:41) Understand how universal cycles are in our lives (from the breath to the economy)

(14:29) Learn the phases of the menstrual cycle

(17:33) Understand the role of the lunar cycle

(27:24) Apply the power of cycles to work

(31:05) Understand the female hormonal cycle

(32:51) Learn how to tap into your inner wisdom

(40:01) Learning to chart your primary cycle

(45:08) Practical actions around charting / planning around your cycle

(49:06) Using the lunar cycle for those with varying cycle lengths

Find Charlotte here: https://charlottefriedrich.satoriapp.com/offers/238565-one-on-one-session

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Midweek podcast shorts will now be available to watch on YouTube and Spotify.

New! Podcast shorts - 10 mins or less episodes targeting specific Career Upgrade topics and questions.

3 shifts you need to make as you think about upgrading your career - whilst being mindful of office politics.

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How are my 2023 goals going? What’s working, what’s not? Is progress as slow as I think? How is my planning process working?What am I proud of, what do I need to reassess? Is my Netflixing out of control?? 

An honest personal review, which I hope might inspire your own Q1 review. 

(01:10) Gently gearing up for our Q1 Review                        

(03:47) How my goals are going           

(09:17) House goals as a switch-off                       

(13:35) 10-Minute declutters            

(17:11) To Netflix or not to Netflix?

(19:12) The fate of the 5am Club                  

(22:16) How my planning process is going

(24:51) Together planning                

(27:30) Thoughts for Q2

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As a final bonus episode from my conversations with Caroline Rogers (www.roomtothink.net), we decided to do something different - we trouble shoot a couple of organising areas which have been bothering me - daily mess and digital photos. A personal conversation where the coach gets coached!

(01:14) Tackling Daily Mess         

(04:14) Could versus should                        

(11:33) Digital Clutter and our future selves

Caroline is back and we are delving further into clutter - and practical ways to manage it which, crucially , are aligned with OUR identities , not some objective measure of what it is to be organised or clutter free!

In fact this is a big part of Caroline’s overall message - that clutter and it’s management can’t be reduced to a formula - it has to be a system fitted to your unique self and family.

Time stamps:

(01:53) What makes clutter subjective?

(07:40) For people who have too much clutter in their lives

(10:54) The 10-Minute Rule                   

(14:42) Is there a formula to decluttering a room?

I am SO excited to bring this episode to you. 

Caroline Rogers, like me is a published Positive Psychology grad and coach. But she is also… a professional organiser and de-clutterer!

The stuff we talk about today, to do with the concept of home, psychological home, and the implications for our wellbeing, will definitely put a new lens on all things home - and reinforces why I often mention home-related goals and priorities in these Life-Work episodes!

Finally - Caroline’s closing piece, on how easy it is for home to be associated with the mundane, domestic, and anti feminist - will leave us all with food for thought. 

You can find out more about Caroline at

wwww.roomtothink.net 

And read more about psychological home and the scale here: https://www.academia.edu/12581952/Psychological_Home_and_Well_Being 

Notes:

(06:59) Feeling like yourself 

(10:26) Psychological home               

(16:07) Going from a house to a home     

(17:14) When your home circumstances are not ideal

(21:54) Elevating the importance of home in our wellbeing, notwithstanding the gendered connotations

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Time for a fun and frivolous episode - let’s do some habit pairing to keep going on our decluttering goals - even when we have MUCH bigger life priorities going on.

Listen to this if you feel too lazy to declutter - which is totally expected if you have a busy work and life. 

I’m sure you will find something here that will entice you into action!

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Listen to this episode if you want to feel less hectic at work, and do something about your back-to-back meeting schedule.

This week we continue our work to-do list declutter with a dive into our calendars. 

Having clarified our to-do list priorities last week, we are in a much better place to now look at our Calendar-scape…

I’m preparing a Masterclass which will also be looking at this stuff from the perspective of getting promoted and paid what we deserve, so watch this space!

Show notes

(01:17) Our Calendar Landscape

(05:06) Protecting (fiercely!) Blank Space   

(08:53) Meetings within your control

(11:18) A trick working well with my clients

(14:02) Changes that will genuinely free up your schedule

(15:25) Value add vs transactional meetings

(16:42) Non-Negociable meetings