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In this conversation, Myke Dixon invites us back to the heart of who we are before the noise of the world pulls us away. We explore creativity as self-expression, kindness as a form of cultural leadership, and why learning to trust our inner impulses might be the most future proof skill we have. Together we unpack how small, human acts can change the way we show up at work, at home and within ourselves. It is warm, grounding, and quietly transformative. Links The very exciting invitation to join the WILD UNDERGROUND with Myke Dixon:  LINK Everyday Creative: https://www.mykeldixon.com/book Key Takeaways Creativity is less about talent and more about trusting the quiet impulses within us.Self-expression is a powerful antidote to a noisy, numbed world.In an age of AI and sameness, our humanity becomes our greatest value.Kindness, generosity and presence are not soft skills. They are differentiators.Rituals matter, but presence matters more. Routine only works when we stay connected to why it exists.Creativity expands when we stop treating it like a performance and start experiencing it like a walk or a song.Community deepens when we show even a small spark of our true selves. Like attracts like.We future proof our careers and our lives by being more human, not less.Key Quotes “You feel this tiny whispering impulse that something wants to be born and you trust it and act on it. The universe takes 500 steps toward you.”“Your relevance in the world will amplify when you bring more kindness, creativity and generosity into how you show up.”“We can build a new world by being this way. Even if the world cannot see it yet.”“Creativity is not about arriving anywhere. It is about being in the experience.”“Once you get a taste of presence, you start getting hungry for more.” Music created by Claire's daughter Hannah

In this episode I pick up from our last ep the Creative Cure & had the absolute joy of riffing with Myke Dixon for a conversation that felt less like an interview and more like a part self-expression part creative awakening or ALIVE'ING. If you’ve ever felt the tension between who you are and who you’ve been conditioned to be this episode is truly for you, I am so sure you are going to love it! In this episode we unpacked the real work of reclaiming our aliveness, trusting our instincts, and bringing more humanity back into the places we lead, work and create. This is part one, the second half of this interview will drop Thursday 27th November. Because we know you are going to want more  Mykel Dixon click here for the:  website You can also check out his book here: Everyday Creative by Mykel Dixon - Available on Audio (with Myke narrating which is awesome) or Book form! Audio book (with Myke narrating, its a terrific listen): link  Real Book or eBook: click this link Key Takeaways from this Episode: 1. Creativity is not something you do, it can help us find who we really are.  Creaivity is not a rare artistic skill, its energy, aliveness & self-expression.  We don't learn creativity we rediscover it! 2. Fear and judgement get in the way - we need to reconsider the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and question why we think we need to do this for others, creativity and self-expression is food for your soul. 3. Modern life has created a great numbinng - watch out for those Matrix references 4. Self Expression is a lot broader than art - think about the journey and the freedom to create more than the outcome.  5. Reclaim your workplace and think about the opportunity to create meaning with your co-workers and teams, try to break down some of the process and to allow the Artisian approach to venture into the workplace.   What you still have to look forward to: In the second half of this interview we will talk about how to bring Aliveness back into your work and life, some simple creative practices that can help transform your day and how to trust your gut more and say yes to those impulses that are calling us to ACTION.  Music created by Claire's daughter Hannah

In The Creative Cure: Why Cultivating Creative Expression Fuels Success, we explore how creativity isn’t just for artists, it’s an important leadership and wellbeing tool. We unpack the neuroscience behind creative expression, its power to lower stress and boost problem-solving, and how leaders can cultivate creativity to enhance empathy, resilience, and innovation. Key Takeaways Creativity is a core leadership skill: It strengthens cognitive flexibility and resilience like a workout for your brain. A regular creative practice builds better problem-solving capacity and adaptability.Stress relief through creative flow:  Creative acts lower cortisol levels, providing a reset that helps manage stress.Creativity drives innovation:  Great companies like Pixar, intentionally design cultures that allow experimentation, candor, and play.  AI can enhance, not replace, creativity:  When used mindfully, generative AI can help spark ideas and expand our imaginative reach, while human judgment and our ability to think creatively remains essential.Reclaiming “creative confidence”:  Over 90% of adults believe they’re “not creative” due to old “art scars” it’s time to reclaim creativity as a human, everyday skill that improves wellbeing and leadership giving a “whole-of-life advantage.”Standout Quotes “Creativity is not about waiting for inspiration, it’s about making space for it to show up.” Myke Dixon, The Everyday Creative“Creativity isn’t optional. It’s essential. It’s how we reconnect with ourselves, with others, and with bigger possibilities.”  Claire“Engaging in creative acts rewires the brain and creates new neural pathways. It’s not just a feel — it’s backed in fact.” Miranda“Create before you consume.” Claire“Leadership isn’t like art, it is an art.” Michael O’Malley, Harvard Business ReviewReferences & Resources Books:Everyday Creative - Mykel DixonYour Brain on Art - Susan Magsamen & Ivy RossBig Magic - Elizabeth GilbertCreativity, Inc. - Ed CatmullArticles:How Generative AI Can Augment Human Creativity - Harvard Business ReviewEvery Leader Is an Artist - Michael O’Malley, Harvard Business ReviewCreativity and the Role of the Leader - Teresa Amabile, Harvard Business SchoolPodcasts:WorkLife with Adam Grant - “How to Love Criticism”Action Challenge Over the next week, build a small creative ritual into your day.  Reframe creativity as an energy-replenishing habit that strengthens your wellbeing and leadership.   It doesn’t need to be art, just something that challenges your creativity try journaling, mindful cooking, sketching, dancing, gardening, or even rearranging your workspace. Music created by Claire's daughter Hannah

Episode Introduction In this conversation Claire and Miranda bust the myth that success requires operating at peak performance 24/7.  Surge. Tilt. Succeed: This episode offers your Blueprint for Sustainable Energy as they introduce the powerful concepts of surging (those intentional high-energy periods where you harness momentum) and tilting (the conscious pauses and adjustments that keep you aligned, healthy and creative). Learn how to plan both phases so you can thrive in work and life without burning out or going into overdrive. Key Takeaways Strategic surging beats reactive busyness: Choose when to surge and channel your energy into the few projects that create the greatest impact.Tilt to sustain your success: Micro-tilts (like a mindful lunch walk or device-free commute) and bigger tilts (like saying no to a project, booking in active planning breaks or real downtime) to replenish energy and spark creativity.Watch for the three risks of unchecked surging: burnout, disconnection and overdrive.Energy management is a form of time management: Track what energises or drains you and ditch or delegate “energy vampires.”Communicate Surge or Tilt mode: Let teammates and also family (as this tip isn't just for work life) know when you’re in surge or tilt mode to avoid misunderstandings and to model healthy boundaries.Active reflection is non-negotiable: Pausing to ask “What is this surge creating for my long-term goals?” helps you steer the wave, not just ride it, or show up as "busy, busy, busy".Key Quotes “Surges don’t happen forever and they shouldn’t, otherwise we have burnout" – Miranda“Tilt is where our judgment, empathy and values come in; it’s choosing to move more meaningfully, not just fast.”  Claire“Action doesn’t need to be grand—small, brave choices compound into the life that you want.” Maria Baltazzi, Take a Shot at Happiness “Imagination is not an indulgence. It’s embedded in every function of thinking, planning, remembering, and connecting.” Adam Zenman, The Shape of Things Unseen References & Resources Books:The Shape of Things Unseen – Adam ZenmanTake a Shot at Happiness – Maria BaltazziThe Art of Happiness – The Dalai Lama & Howard CutlerConcepts & Articles:“Ambitious Stagnation” – Harvard Business Review“Upper Limit Problem” – from The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks (mentioned in discussion)Your Action Challenge Plan your next strategic surge before year-end: Identify the 2–3 projects that will create the biggest impact in the next three months.Schedule mini-tilts before, during and after that surge & protect them like any critical meeting or poject critical work.Share how you’re harmonising surging and tilting with us on Instagram or LinkedIn, or email [email protected] Music by Claire's daughter Hannah. Music created by Claire's daughter Hannah

Season 3, Episode 4  The True Value of Human Skills in Leadership In an era quickly changing & obsessing over AI tools and automation, this episode emphasizes that our most valuable career asset continues to be fundamentally human.  Claire and Miranda remind us of the human advantage: the leadership skills that no algorithm can replace. From emotional intelligence and empathy to clarity and courage, this conversation is a call to elevate our HI (human intelligence) alongside our AI. Through stories, frameworks, and practical insights, they explore what it takes to lead smarter, not harder and why future-ready leadership is less about mastering tech and more about mastering yourself and your people. Whether you’re a leader navigating AI disruption, or someone aspiring to build stronger, more resilient teams, this episode will help you double down on what makes us human. Key Takeaways AI is a tool, not the answer. Leaders must balance speed and efficiency with discernment, clarity, and emotional intelligence.Soft skills aren’t soft they are hard and essential. Empathy, feedback, and human judgment are the real competitive edge.Clarity is kindness. Clear communication, even when hard truths are involved, builds trust and long-term resilience.Empowered teams outperform managed teams. Concepts like “teamship” and walking beside (not above) your people create ownership and better results.Slow down to speed up. Great leadership often means pausing, reflecting, and interrogating assumptions before acting.Key Quotes “It always tickles me when we call these humanistic leadership capabilities ‘soft skills.’ If we’re doing them well, they’re anything but soft they’re deliberate, and they’re hard.” Claire“Empathy + emotional intelligence + authentic leadership = stronger, more resilient teams.”  Miranda“Clarity is kindness. Even when people don’t want to hear the message, honest communication builds trust.” Claire“Our role as leaders hasn’t changed: it’s always been to create the conditions for others to excel.” MirandaEpisode Run-Down Opening reflections on AI vs HI (human intelligence)Why humanistic leadership matters more than everLessons from Deloitte & Gallup 2025 reportsEmpathy, clarity, and emotional regulation under pressureGen Z’s challenge to traditional management & “conscious un-bossing”Real-world leadership lessons from crisis situationsThe “teamship” model and how to empower teams effectivelyHow AI should free up time for more human leadershipAction Challenge  Pick one human leadership skill each week and put it into practice References & Resources Deloitte Human Capital Trends Report 2025Gallup State of the Workplace Report 2025Essential by Chrissy Smith & Kelly MonaghanForbes 2024 article on Conscious Un-bossing & Gen Z leadership trendsWinging It by Emma IsaacsTeamship model by Keith FerrazziHow to Decide by Annie DukeThinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanTune in now to discover why the future of leadership is still deeply human. Music created by Claire's daughter Hannah

Season 3, Episode 3 In this episode of Elevate with Grace, Claire and Miranda tackle a topic that’s been buzzing in every inbox, newsfeed, and team meeting: AI. Not from a tech-guru angle, but from a grounded, thoughtful perspective on how it can actually help us live and work better. Whether you’re dabbling, avoiding, or already deep in AI experimentation, this conversation will help you find clarity, confidence and a human-first mindset in this new landscape. We’re here to explore: How AI can be a career multiplierWhy your human skills are your superpowerThe ethics of using AI intentionally, and what it means to stay in the driver’s seatKey Takeaways & Quotes AI is a mindset shift, expect trial and error, and delayed gratification before the magic happensStart with one prompt a day, build AI into your workflow graduallyEmpathy, leadership and critical thinking are more valuable than everYou are still the author, AI can support, but never replace, your unique voiceEthics matter so know where your data is going and how your outputs reflect your values“AI can be our co-pilot, but it's not our script writer. We are still the author of our lives.” – Miranda “AI doesn’t make someone feel truly seen. That’s our edge. That’s our job.” – Claire “Just because it reduces labour doesn’t mean it’s the right thing to do.” – Miranda Run List 00.00 Introduction 02.00 Action Challenge Recap 05.10 AI as a Career Multiplier 15.02 Human Skills are still your superpower 24.00 The ethics of using AI intentionally 30.44 Action Challenge & Closing points Key Resources Mentioned Tools:  ChatGPT, Descript, Canva, Copilot, Notion, PerplexityCourses: Allie Miller – AI for Everyone  & Tomer Cohen – AI + Product Thinking (LinkedIn Learning)Newsletters: The Rundown AI, The Neuron & Simple AIPodcasts:   How I Work by Amantha ImberBooks & Articles:Competing in the Age of AI by Karim R. LakhaniForbes: Gen Z and AIHBR: Workplace Loneliness and AIDisney/Universal v Midjourney (AI + IP Law) Music created by Claire's daughter Hannah

In this episode of Elevate with Grace, we explore how the evolving landscape of Workforce 2.0 demands a fresh take on success, resilience, and wellbeing. We dive into the power of brave conversations during times of change, the importance of protecting your energy, and how to lead with intention. We talk about tips to seize the opportunities that come with change, and the future 4 framework to help listeners build more balance and clarity into daily life. You’ll hear why reimagining success goes beyond the job title it includes community engagement, boundaries that serve your wellbeing, and taking small steps that shape a better future. Key Takeaways: Why courageous conversations matter now more than everHow to build a “rejection muscle” and grow resilienceMorning habits that energize your dayStrategies for leading in today’s dynamic work environmentsThe value of hobbies and meaningful community involvementJournaling prompts to track progress and fuel clarityEpisode Breakdown: 00:00 –  Introduction 00:46 – Reflecting on Workforce 2.0 02:51 – Personal Growth and Success Redefined 06:54 – The 5:00 AM Club and Daily Routines 08:23 – Embracing Brave Conversations 15:47 – Building Resilience and the Rejection Muscle 26:40 – Leadership in Workplace 2.0 34:32 – Community and Personal Hobbies 40:32 – Closing Reflections & Call to Action Key References The 5:00 AM Club, Robin Sharma Supercommunicator, Charles Duhigg Fierce Conversations, Susan Scott The Art of Resilience, Ross Edgley High Performance Habits, Brendon Burchard "Future 4" framework focusing on: Self (energy, mindset, wellbeing)Social (relationships)Skills (learning, growth)Service (impact, contribution)The Power of Healthy Relationships at Work, Harvard Business Review. Brian & Maggie (2025, 2 part tv movie) Option B, Adam Grant & Sheryl Sandberg Having a “panic button” gives people psychological safety, increasing confidence to face challenges, even if the button is rarely used. Key Quotes “It’s time to be brave.” “Courage, connection, and communication are key, fundamental pillars as we build out a reimagined future.” “Stress is a byproduct of our reaction to the situation, not the situation itself.”  – From The Art of Resilience “We are equipped with an unyielding spirit. It’s just a matter of what we choose to do with it.” “Clarity is kindness.”  – Brene Brown,  “We don’t have to have every conversation be a duel to the death.” “Success for me is about what sustains me and brings me joy.” “Kids shouldn’t have all the fun.” “Are we the panic button for our team?” - Adam Grant “We used to have community. Now we have stuff.” - Brian and Maggie (2025 film documentary) Music created by Claire's daughter Hannah

Elevate With Grace: Navigating the New World of Work | Season 3 Launch Welcome to the first episode of Season 3 of Elevate With Grace! Join Claire and Miranda as they reflect on the journey since 2021, discussing significant changes in the workplace and the evolving concept of success. This episode dives into topics such as the impact of remote work, the importance of mental health, effective leadership, and communication strategies in the modern work environment. Tune in for insights, actionable tips, and a fresh perspective on creating a successful career and life on your own terms. Don’t miss out on their reflections, challenges, and book recommendations tailored to help you thrive in 2025 and beyond. Season 1 - Summaries https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FmCKbt1vQV-Rx65tWDp-clvTIFRlg6iaLNe8h1aN_xU/edit?usp=sharing Season 2 - Summaries - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NI8RFXPsLI7bL6y54gAzMU1JEovSmEKhpwThELPlutY/edit?usp=sharing 00:00 Introduction: Welcome to Elevate With Grace 00:26 Reflecting on Past Seasons and Changes 01:19 Exploring Success in 2025 and Beyond 02:00 Adapting to New Work Environments 09:10 The Importance of Effective Communication 22:10 Embracing Change and Finding Balance 31:35 Action Challenge and Conclusion Music created by Claire's daughter Hannah

Elevate with Grace: Cultivating Success in the New World of Work Welcome back to Elevate with Grace! In our Season Three intro episode, Miranda and Claire discuss the exciting return of the podcast after three years. We explore the evolving workplace and how embracing change can lead to success in 2025 and beyond. Three key areas of change iclude adopting a quality-over-busyness mindset, moving beyond outdated workplace models, and promoting true equality and balance.  As you navigate this new world of work, join us for actionable tips, fresh perspectives, and a focus on creating a fulfilling career and life on your own terms.  Subscribe in your favourite podcast app to stay updated on our latest episodes!  Music created by Claire's daughter Hannah

The third in our money in focus series, this episode rounds out the conversation we started in Episode 6 with Sallie Krawcheck's Own It and continued last episode (#7) exploring mindset, conditioning and biases.  In our final epsidode in this series we bring to life the tips, hacks and conversation starters to drive you to take regular, sustained action.    From mapping out your current situation with candles and permission not to judge or whip yourself, through to heavy goal setting and incremental changes to achieve a far bigger goal than possible today.  We also offer conversation starters to ensure we are collectively supporting and lifting each other up and some great articles, social links and thought leaders that don't spin the same old hold the smashed avocado. This episode will leave you with some great life hacks and thought leadership to take action and master your productivity.  to help set up your next big goal, your super.  Neither Miranda or Claire are qualified in any way to give financial advice of any sort., simply girlfriends having a chat, encouraging you to start a conversations and offer some new reference points to explore. Action Challenge: This episode your action challenge is to pick one of the 3 key money tips areas (mindset, ) and really make headway with a dedicated focus that you know will help you elevate your financial prowess in 2022 and offer opportunities to design your life on your terms. Social/Article references: The Broke Generation, https://thebrokegeneration.com/blog/2020/10/30/financial-personality-questions-money-mindset/ The Financial Diet & the Financial Confessions Podcast & Socials, https://thefinancialdiet.com/ Budgetista, The Financial Wholeness Quiz (2mins)  https://thebudgetnista.outgrow.us/thebudgetnista-2 Scott Pape, The Barefoot investor Monday newsletter, https://www.barefootinvestor.com/ Financial Gym, https://financialgym.com/blog/2021/2/25/how-to-talk-to-your-friends-about-money Book References: Tiffany Aliche, Get Good with Money, https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/GetGoodwMoney The Latte Factor, https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/LatteFactor The Financial Diet, https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/financialdiet Sallie Krawcheck, Own It, https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/elevate-own-it Gary Keller & Jay Papasan, The One Thing, The Surprisingly Simple Truth behind Extraordinary Results https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/elevate-theonething Emma Isaacs, Winging It link: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/ElevateWingingIt These are affiliate links We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode - check out our Instagram, LinkedIn or  Website or Email [email protected] Music created by Claire's daughter Hannah

In this episode Miranda and Claire are here to convince you that conversations about money and finances are fun! How can that be, you ask.  Because having a positive mindset about all things $ is a critical element to unlocking our opportunity to live life on our own terms. We dive into some of the crazy stats about how much women are stressing about money. We chat about how wonderful it can be to embark on a learning journey to explore our own money mindsets and change them for the better. And why now is the perfect time to supercharge our collective girl power and change the money game in a way that our future selves, and the next generation of women, will love us for it.    Our action challenge this week: To dig deep into our money mindset. Write down the emotions you're feeling around money and any financial goals you've been putting off. Choose one of them to take action on. Set clear timelines on when you will get it done.  Take a least one step towards that goal in the next two weeks.  And, importantly, decide on a reward you will treat yourself to when you've achieved that money goal for yourself. Article references: Fidelity Investments, Women Financial Sentiments Survey Forbes, The Psychology of Money: What You Need To Know To Have A (Relatively) Fearless Financial Life Marie Claire, The Gender Imbalances That Still Exist in Australia Right Now Australian Financial Review, New Worries Drive Restless Workers To Look Around Book References: Sallie Krawcheck, Own It, https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/elevate-own-it Gary Keller & Jay Papasan, The One Thing, The Surprisingly Simple Truth behind Extraordinary Results https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/elevate-theonething Emma Isaacs, Winging It link: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/ElevateWingingIt These are affiliate links We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode - check out our Instagram, LinkedIn or  Website or Email [email protected] Music created by Claire's daughter Hannah

Sallie Krawcheck's book OWN IT, comes at a terrific juncture in our podcast episodes as her concepts support and build on discussions we have shared around courageous conversations, time & boundaries in earlier episodes and also some of season 1 around women's key strenghs and the value of your WHY, your purpose and owning your power.    As a financial guru, owner of Ellevest female investing platform and a vetran of wall street Sallie is also the perfect starting point for our next few episodes on money is not a dirty word. In this episode we share our favourite quotes, concepts and mindset shifts post reading this book.  It is a fun & informative conversation and lots of great ideas to discuss.  Definitely one you will extract great value from your time investment!    SHOW NOTES Action Challenge: 1. Highly recommend checking out this book, its an easy & quality read 2. Taking these 6 skills that women have been proven in many studies to bring .  Think about how you can elevate your position at work or on your linkedin profile by encorporating these:  Healthy risk awarenessThe ability to see things holistically & thus manage complexityOur relationship building skillsA longer term perspective - which ties nicely into a better way to negotiate A love of learningDrive for impact and meaningKey thougts from Sallie: Valuable skills + more career options + more information + financial power equals the opportunity to have an impact. A big impact  We need to stop “empowering” women as the definition of empowering is to give power to and for women to understand and realise the power they already possess “Networking has been cited as the number one unwritten rule of success in business. Who you know really impacts what you know.” We are on the fourth wave of feminism and finance will be the power we weild. Sallie takes a lot of care in her writing to debunk the Myth that: Women need more financial education to invest Book References: Sallie Krawcheck, Own It, https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/elevate-own-it   Other books / book reviews mentioned Season 1, Episode 5: Gary Keller & Jay Papasan, The One Thing, The Surprisingly Simple Truth behind Extraordinary Results https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/elevate-theonething Season 1, Episode 9: Emma Isaacs, Winging It link: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/ElevateWingingIt These are affiliate links We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode or the book if/once you have read it - Elevate with Grace check out our Instagram or Website or Email [email protected] Music created by Claire's daughter Hannah

Ever wished for more time, found yourself sacrificing sleep to fit more into the day.  This is the episode for you.  Part 3 in our Time and Boundaries series we are delving into tips & tools for mastering your time and setting you up for success. Time is such a hotly discussed, bemoned, and challenging issue right now for so many and it is so, so important for our mental wellbeing that we take back control of our time.    To recognise our time for the absolute asset that it is and to ensure we are actively owning our time.    Action Challenge:  Inspired! We encourage you to jump right in & select one of the time management tools (best to start with one, then come back for another once the first is locked in & working). This should be the one that you think will give you the quick win or add the most value to you and put that into action.  We look forward to hearing how everyone goes with that in our next pod. (We would love to hear your thoughts & how you are going with the challenges - please add your comments here, on Instagram post, DM us or email [email protected]) Show Notes: Donna McGeorge, The 1 Day Refund https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/elevate-one-day-refund  Laura Vanderkam, 168 hours https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/elevate-168hours  Laura Vanderkam, I know how she does it https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/elevate-iknowhowshedoesit  Brian Tracy, Eat that Frog! https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/elevate-eatthatfrog  Gary Keller & Jay Papasan, The One Thing, The Surprisingly Simple Truth behind Extraordinary Results https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/elevate-theonething  HBR. The Research is Clear: Long Hours Backfire for People and For Companies Next episode  Bringing together all of the topics from this season so far - difficult conversations, boundaries + time management & the perfect juncture as we move into topics around our financial pillar is Own It by Sallie Krawcheck.  Look forward to sharing this gem with you & our key takes from this.   Sallie Krawcheck https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/elevate-own-it  Music created by Claire's daughter Hannah

Welcome to part 2 of a 3 part series on time & boundaries.  In episode 3 we explored why boundaries and time management were so important and why NOW is the right time.  In this episode we dig down on our boundaries and start to consider personality traits, and why its important to communicate your boundaries - as cultural, demographic, generational and lived experience backgrounds result in others never really knowing what you need... unless you tell them. Its a great episode we look forward to you listening to this one & then in our next pod we deep dive on time management tips and tricks. ACTION CHALLENGE Our action challenge for this episode is two fold.   #1 If you didn’t get a chance to track your time for a week to understand where it really goes then this in your time, along with  energy tracking feels important particularly if you are feeling quite burned out, or drained at the end of each day.  #2 Then it's time to take action - one boundary tool each week for the next few weeks until you are finding more time to work on your vision!  SHOW NOTES The Burnout Fix, Jacinta Jimenez Boundaries, by Henry Cloud and John Townsend https://womensagenda.com.au/latest/four-in-five-australians-faced-burnout-in-2020/  https://www.fastcompany.com/90720956/who-is-responsible-for-protecting-work-life-balance-it-depends-who-you-ask  Ryan Howes, blog In Therapy https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-to-figure-out-your-boundaries#6   Quoted from article: Remember that you’re not harming anyone by saying no, he said. “You haven’t become a boundary violator, just someone who is making a point of taking care of yourself. They’ll get used to it.” Music created by Claire's daughter Hannah

This week we are diving head first into the area of healthy boundaries and time management a perfect follow up from our episodes on courageous conversations. Leveling up on our ability to have brave conversations provides the perfect framework to now focus on cultivating new healthy boundaries and ensuring you start owning your time as the most precious resource you have. There is a very good chance that even if you had good boundaries pre 2020 these have blurred so we are sure this is the perfect time to be sharing these curated insights.   Our action challenge this week: Write down 3 areas of your life that feel out of control and would benefit from a refocus.  Jot down some thoughts around how to overcome.  Then start  for a whole week to mindfully track your time and get ready for our next episode. SHOW NOTES: Zeigarnik effect Laura Vanderkam, Off the Clock Nir Eyal, Indistractable Gary Keller & Jay Papersan, The One Thing In a January 2022 Trends Report by the American Psychological Association - called Burnout and Stress Are Everywhere - https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/01/special-burnout-stress Right to Disconnect: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/22/right-to-disconnect-could-become-the-norm-in-europe.html Portrugal takes it one step further for parents: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-59263300#:~:text=Portugal%20has%20banned%20bosses%20from,from%20home%20in%20the%20country To Do Lists don't work: https://www.wired.com/story/to-do-apps-failed-productivity-tools/ Who is responsible: https://www.fastcompany.com/90720956/who-is-responsible-for-protecting-work-life-balance-it-depends-who-you-ask How much is too much that its not efficient?: https://www.atlassian.com/blog/productivity/this-is-how-many-hours-you-should-really-be-working Music created by Claire's daughter Hannah