In this episode, I tackle the challenge of managing an overloaded to-do list and competing priorities. How do you decide what truly deserves your time and attention, and what can be set aside? We explore a powerful metaphor that can help—imagine all your responsibilities as balls in a bucket. Some are glass, some are wood, and some are rubber.
Glass balls represent the critical tasks that, if dropped, will shatter. Wood balls may get dented but can recover. Rubber balls? They’ll bounce back if you let them drop. Understanding this distinction is key to managing stress and avoiding overwhelm.
Learn how to identify these "balls" in your life, set boundaries, and focus on what truly matters. Aligning your actions with your core values and purpose can help you navigate life with more calm and clarity. After all, calm is a leadership superpower!
Tune in to learn how you can juggle life’s priorities more effectively and let your true self shine.
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Rosie in My Pocket: Taking Responsibility for Others’ Outcomes
In this episode, Rosie challenges listeners to let go of taking responsibility for others' outcomes. She shares that leaders often try to save people or work harder than the individuals themselves, whether in the workplace, parenting, or coaching.
Rosie emphasizes that while leaders should call others to greatness, provide clear expectations, and be supportive, they must let go of attachment to the outcomes. Rosie reminds us that when we let others be responsible for their own success, everyone gets to shine a little brighter.
Rosie in My Pocket: Permission to be New
In this episode, Rosie Ward explores the often-overlooked courage of being new. She unravels the undue pressures individuals place on themselves to excel instantly in new roles or skills. Through compelling anecdotes and actionable advice, she educates on the necessity of embracing imperfections when setting boundaries, clear expectations, or engaging in growth-focused feedback discussions.
Rosie in My Pocket: Net Gain vs Net Drain of Energy
In this episode, Dr. Rosie Ward delves into the concept of energy management in personal and professional lives. She shares wisdom gained from her friend, Dr. Neha Sangwan's recent book, "Powered by Me." The focus is on identifying what gives us a 'net gain' of energy versus what causes a 'net drain’. This episode encourages the audience to assess the people and activities in their lives with a fresh perspective, challenging them to set boundaries and prioritize what truly energizes them.
Maximizing Our Impact as Leaders with Miriam Meima
Miriam Meima, a coach and facilitator for over 20 years, has a niche for studying the overlap between business and psychology. In this episode, Miriam and Rosie talk about setting boundaries, aligning intentions with impact, and the simple yet profound practice of acknowledging others. Miriam illustrates how we can start maximizing rather than minimizing our impact by crafting the world around us, leaving imprints on the hearts and minds of those we might never know we've touched.
Preventing Burnout and Elevating Energy Levels with Neha Sangwan
Dr. Neha Sangwan, CEO and founder of Intuitive Intelligence, is an internal medicine physician, international speaker, executive coach, corporate communication expert, and author. She consults with organizations such as the American Heart Association, American Express, Apple, Kaiser Permanente, and Google—and has shared her journey on the stages of TEDx Berkeley, TEDx San Luis Obispo, and TEDx Babson. Neha joins Rosie Ward to discuss burnout, the various types of boundaries, their impact on our well-being, and the importance of practical strategies for setting boundaries and advocating for ourselves. Neha emphasizes the need to trust intuition and recognize where our energy levels are ebbing and flowing. Get ready to be inspired! In her new book, Powered by Me: From Burned Out to Fully Charged at Work and in Life, Dr. Sangwan provides a scientifically sound alternative to stress: a customized path to personal power from the inside out.
6 Lessons on Change and Transition from a New Middle Schooler
Today my son, Peyton, starts middle school. There’s been a mix of excitement and anxiousness – which is normal whenever we experience a transition. We’ve been having many conversations about how to navigate the changes and challenges he’s about to face. And it got me thinking how these times of transition in our lives can...
Not All Heroes Wear Capes
Not all heroes wear capes. The past 24 hours have brought me incredible lessons on the importance of boundaries and how focusing on what matters and leveraging community make an incredible difference. I was in the middle of meetings when the panicking text messages came through. You see, my mom almost died in this past...
Become a Boundary Master
Do you ever say “yes” when you want to say “no”? Do you find yourself feeling resentful as a result? Do you prioritize other people’s needs or desires above your own? Are you overly invested in the feelings, decisions and outcomes of the people you care about? Do you avoid asking for or accepting help...