A Day in the Life of a Self-Honoring and Caring Leader
You wake up in the morning with a slight smile on your face and roll out of bed to start your day. You walk into the other room, sit down, and wrap a blanket around you before setting your timer to meditate. Although your mind initially fights it, you eventually settle into a state of peace, quiet, and ease.
You hear a bell in the distance, signifying the end of your meditation, and open your eyes, ready to start your day. You quickly jot down the idea that came to you during your meditation about your 10 am meeting and prepare your green juice before heading to your workout.
Even though 57 people are waiting for you to sign online and your email inbox is overflowing by the minute, it has no impact on your mood, energy, or speed. You know that the less you rush and the more you take care of yourself, the easier it is to meet the demands that come your way. This is the foundation from which you live, so you do not have to fight yourself on it.
After showering and dressing beautifully and comfortably, you sit down to work, knowing exactly what needs to be done. You easily ignore all other distractions that pull on your attention and energy. At the end of the day, you close your computer, change your clothes, and head off to spend time with your family.
You have learned that there are days you work for 14 hours and days you work much less. You no longer feel guilty, anxious, or compelled to answer every single text and email that blows up your phone. You are selective, and this is the reality for my clients after working to help them let go of the need to prove themselves, work themselves to exhaustion, and even play dirty politics to secure a seat at the table.
Now, you are ready for the next level of leadership, which requires you to shift your focus from what you can do for others to what you require for yourself. It demands that you be ruthless with your time, precise with your energy and attention, and that you generously use the word “no”.
To achieve this leadership level, you must be willing to step out of your comfort zone, hold the tension of upsetting or disappointing others, and face the responsibility of delegating tasks and creating work for others.
Somewhere deep down, you know you are ready for this leadership level. If you are, reply to this email to speak to me privately about one of the five 1:1 coaching spots for 2024.
If you are prepared to elevate your leadership, prioritize self-care, and bid farewell to the notion of sacrifice and burnout, feel free to respond to this email. I invite you to engage in a private conversation with me to explore one of the limited five 1:1 coaching opportunities available for 2024.
