Wie leiten Sie einen CEO an, der Selbstfürsorge Priorität einzuräumen und gleichzeitig einen anspruchsvollen Zeitplan zu verwalten?

Know what language the executive speaks. Find out what they care about. Most executives will run the midnight oil dry because the truth is they don't mind the suffering in fact some strangely enjoy it! (that's a topic for another day). But seriously, find out what they care about, the people they don't want to see hurt, the person or people they're working so hard for in the first place. These facts are levers you can use to spark their intrinsic motivation towards change. They may not care about themselves but they definitely want to be here to see their child grow up for example.

Prioritizing self-care is crucial for a CEO's sustained performance. First, I assess the specific stressors and time constraints they face, identifying key areas of their life that need attention. We then co-create a personalized self-care plan, integrating small, impactful routines like mindfulness or exercise into their daily schedule. I emphasize the value of delegating tasks and setting boundaries, ensuring they protect time for rest and reflection.

As a CEO, prioritize self-care before everything else. You can start by assessing their needs through a comprehensive health audit. This evaluation reveals critical areas that require attention, helping them understand the impact of their demanding schedule on their well-being. That's why we always lead with a thorough executive physical and assessment. With this insight, the CEO can make informed decisions about where to focus their self-care efforts, ensuring that their health becomes a strategic priority alongside their business objectives.

Consider implementing "no-contact" periods during evenings or weekends and using auto-responses to manage expectations around communication. Prioritizing this personal time not only safeguards your well-being but also sets a positive example for your team, emphasizing the importance of a healthy work-life balance.

True delegation is powerful and effective talent management and succession skill. Never to be confused with assigning. Definitely never dropping or dumping. When done well, and the delegation process is followed, everyone succeeds and tasks typically held by the manager are handed off to a willing delegate, and the team is strengthened. One of the first requests I make when evaluating an org is for them to provide a list of all the micromanagers. That is an attention getter. Leaders who delegate well perform so much more effectively and efficiently, reducing stress and strengthening the team. Delegation can lead to deputizing, the highest level of talent and performance management. Now that is a stress reducer!

Guiding a CEO to prioritize self-care amid a hectic schedule requires strategic delegation and more. I once worked with a CEO overwhelmed by their responsibilities. We didn’t just focus on delegating tasks; we introduced a "strategic pause" technique. This involved scheduling regular, short breaks to reflect on priorities and ensure alignment with personal and organizational goals. By delegating effectively and integrating these pauses, the CEO could recharge and approach tasks with renewed focus. This approach not only alleviated stress but also enhanced decision-making and leadership effectiveness. In executive coaching, balancing delegation with strategic self-care is key to sustained success.

Encourage CEOs to delegate effectively, liberating them from tasks others can handle, not just in business but also approaching their health with the same approach. By strategically offloading responsibilities, they can carve out time for self-care without sacrificing productivity. This approach uplevels their well-being and empowers their team, creating a culture of strong leadership and efficiency.

This could be a five-minute breathing exercise before a meeting, using a standing desk for part of your workday, or taking a brief walk after lunch. Your executive coach can help you tailor these activities to ensure they're impactful yet manageable, making self-care an effortless addition that boosts your daily productivity and overall well-being.

Wellness, self care and self compassion are what a leader would require not only to counter balance the daily stress but also to be geared up or the upcoming challenges. As a coach, I make sure to integrate self care into my clients calendars not as recovery but mainly as a preparation and a preemption to whatever daily career and life might throw at them.

1) Create Temptation Bundles (pairing something you enjoy doing with a task you enjoy less but need to complete) such as: * Exercise bundled with networking / entertainment * Administrative tasks with entertainment / "food" 2) Commit to an Accountability Buddy to do (x) with, for no other reason than making it harder for yourself to back out of a promise you made to yourself. 3) Set super small modest goals (something that there is absolutely no reason you can't achieve) and celebrate small wins

Wellbeing is a necessity is being productive and efficient at what you do, especially at times that you are dealing with important projects. Self care is the way to rebalance yourself, so you can start the next day stronger and be effective at your to do list. Being shall always precede doing; doing alone is not enough especially if you are overwhelmed, tired and burned out.

To help a CEO prioritize self-care and sleep despite a busy schedule, start by explaining how good sleep can actually make them more productive and sharper. Work together to create a sleep routine that fits their life, including consistent bedtimes and a calming pre-sleep ritual. Suggest simple improvements, like making their bedroom a relaxing space and cutting out screens before bed. Encourage them to treat sleep like an important meeting, blocking out time for it. If there are obstacles or stress affecting their sleep, help find solutions. Delegating tasks can also create more time for rest. Regularly check in and adjust their sleep plan as needed to ensure they’re getting the rest they deserve.

The first thing that a busy Executive might compromise might be sleep. Sleep is as important as workout or any sort of self care and wellness that a leader opts for. It actually all starts with sleep. Here are some the known yet bypassed repercussions of sleep deprivation: Snoozing in the morning and missing the workout, mediocre mood and consequently compromised self management, binging on non healthy food and procrastination due to the lack of focus. There is no badge of honor for sleep deprived leaders!

Do your mental inventory but not when your energy is depleted and unable to evaluate the accomplished tasks and goals correctly. Book a time on your calendar like anything else where you, ideally with a coach, actively assess how your career and life are going and intertwining . It is easier to hop on the very next train at an early stage of being derailed!

Guide the CEO to incorporate regular reflection into their routine, allowing them to stay attuned to their well-being. This can be journaling, quarterly lab screenings, and much more. They can make necessary adjustments before burnout by setting aside moments to evaluate their health, stress levels, and work-life balance. This practice ensures that self-care remains a consistent priority, even amidst the demanding pressures of leadership.