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.
In this episode, Chris Johnson delves into the topic of energy management and its crucial role in leadership. Drawing from the experiences of renowned leaders like Helena Helmerson and Jacinda Ardhurn, Dr. Johnson explores the impact of energy on leadership effectiveness and provides insights into how leaders can optimize their energy to positively influence their teams and organizations.
The Leadership Pause series unpacks what it means to be fully human and access the best of who we are as leaders. Chris gives a deliberate practice that we can try on at the end and apply so that we can show up as more embodied learners and leaders in our lives. Take a listen.
Chris Johnson, author of "The Leadership Pause" and the owner of Q4-Consulting, is a renowned leader, advocate for self-care, and understands the importance of working well with our energy. Whether it be leading a large organization, a small department, or even a community project, Chris believes that addressing the cumulative stress in our lives is essential to avoid burnout. Drawing a parallel between our inner energy and the batteries in our phones, she emphasizes the need to recharge ourselves regularly. However, Chris believes that self-care goes beyond simply knowing its importance; it begins with learning to catch ourselves being ourselves. Sharing a captivating story, Chris takes us on a journey that promises to transform our approach to leadership and self-care.
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.