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Feeling a whirlwind of emotions as I dive back into a packed schedule this week. The past couple of weeks have been filled with incredible opportunities that I've chosen to prioritize, and it's been exhilarating! At the same time, there's that familiar twinge of unease knowing that things have piled up during my absence. I'm eager to catch up with my team, offer support, and ensure we're all moving forward together. It's a balancing act, for sure! One of the most powerful lessons I've learned as a leader is the importance of prioritization. It's about asking the tough questions: What are the most critical tasks? Where can I truly make a difference? How can I support my team most effectively? But it's also about recognizing that my own well-being is non-negotiable. Making time for the gym, ensuring I get enough sleep, and cherishing moments with family are all essential for staying sharp, focused, and ready to lead. So, as I navigate this demanding agenda, I'm curious to know how others tackle similar challenges. How do you prioritize when faced with a packed schedule? Do you make a conscious effort to put on your own oxygen mask first? Let's share strategies and support each other in finding that perfect balance between professional demands and personal well-being. #Leadership #Prioritization #WorkLifeBalance

⚒️ How I Structure My Morning for Leadership Success ⚒️ ➡️ Here’s a bold truth: how you start your day defines your leadership. 💡 Over the years, I’ve refined my morning routine into a powerful tool that drives my focus, clarity, and leadership decisions throughout the day. It’s not about complicated hacks. It’s about consistency in the basics.💡 Here are 5 tips that have shaped my mornings: 1️⃣ Wake up early, without exception Early mornings allow uninterrupted time to reflect and prepare. It’s the calm before the day’s whirlwind. 2️⃣ Prioritise mental clarity over distractions No phone or email for the first hour. Instead, I focus on reading or journaling to clear my mind and set intentions. 3️⃣ Move, don’t rush A quick workout or stretch primes both body and mind. It’s not about intensity but consistency – 15 minutes is enough to get the momentum going. 4️⃣ Fuel with intention Breakfast isn’t just fuel; it’s strategy. I keep it simple and nutrient-dense to keep energy levels high without the crash later on. 5️⃣ Visualise the day’s success I take a few minutes to map out key objectives and visualise how to tackle challenges. This mental rehearsal gives clarity and confidence as the day unfolds. 💡 But here’s the twist: It’s not the routine that matters, but the discipline to stick with it.💡 As leaders, how we manage our mornings impacts everything from decision-making to team dynamics. What works for you might be different, but the key is consistency. #Leadership #MorningRoutine #Productivity #BusinessTips #SuccessHabits #Amadeo #BeyondAccess #AliAydan

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬? 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝? If terms like "overwhelmed" and "stressed" resonate with your experiences, it's time to explore a new approach with our "𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬" masterclass. Join us at Key&Spark for an immersive session that not only teaches you to 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 but equips you with strategies to flourish in chaos. Led by Elke Preuß, our seasoned Consultant and Mentor, this 90-minute masterclass is specifically tailored for busy executives aiming to elevate their leadership through calmness. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧? • 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 into the neuroscience of stress and how inner calmness can turn the tides in your favor. • 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 that you can integrate into your busy life to maintain composure and clarity. • 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 to manage stress effectively and increase your resilience. • 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 to seamlessly incorporate these practices into your daily routines. 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: • Introduction to the EASE methodology for cultivating calmness. • Steps to embrace mindfulness, assess stress triggers, strategize self-care, and elevate resilience. • An engaging Q&A session to address your specific challenges and needs. 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩?  If you believe you or your team could benefit from enhanced focus and resilience, we invite you to get in touch. We’re dedicated to tailoring our masterclass to meet your specific needs, helping you navigate complexities with poise and authority. We look forward to guiding you through "𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬," a journey where you’ll learn to harness calmness as a powerful tool for effective leadership. 🍃 #Leadership #InnerCalm #StressManagement #Masterclass

Mindful Leadership: Embracing the Power of Pause 🌱 In the fast-paced business world, it is easy to get caught up in the constant push to do more. But sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is pause. Taking even a few minutes to step back, breathe, and reset can make all the difference in your day. "Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes... including you." — Anne Lamott Try this: Take a few mindful breaks throughout the day, even just for a minute or two. In those moments, clear your mind, take deep breaths, and simply be. Encourage your executive assistant to support this by setting gentle reminders or creating a "pause moment" before major meetings. These small breaks can improve focus, reduce stress, and boost productivity. Ready to try? Start with just one mindful moment today and see how it transforms your day. Your leadership is strongest when it’s balanced. #Mindfulness #Leadership #PowerOfPause #ExecutiveWellness

💡 Have you set boundaries as your first goal of the year? If not, this might be your sign to start. Setting intentional boundaries isn’t just about saying no—it’s about saying yes to a more balanced, fulfilling life. Boundaries are a powerful form of self-care, especially for leaders juggling endless demands. Whether it’s limiting work hours, protecting your emotional energy, or creating space for personal commitments, setting clear boundaries can be transformational. Imagine reserving your evenings for family time, declining meetings that encroach on your focus hours, or simply giving yourself permission to unplug without guilt. These small steps can prevent burnout and make room for what truly matters. This weekend, I encourage you to reflect: Where in your life do you need stronger boundaries? Start with one area—maybe it’s not answering emails after 6 PM or saying no to an unnecessary commitment. Practice articulating this boundary with kindness and clarity, and remind yourself it’s not selfish—it’s sustainable leadership. 🌱 Taking this step today sets the tone for a more intentional, balanced year ahead. If you’re reading this on a Sunday, let this be your reminder to log off and take time for yourself. You deserve it. Hi, I'm Edward Schaefer, a leadership coach focused on leadership, culture, strategy, systems, and change. I believe that effective leadership starts with a healthy, well-rested mind and a heart that's connected to what matters most. This post is part of my #WeekendWellness series—a collection designed to help you pause, reflect, and recharge. If you found this helpful, please like, comment, or share it with others who might benefit from a reminder to rest and care for themselves. Follow me for more insights on leadership and well-being, and if you'd like to explore coaching together, reach out—I'm here to support your growth, both as a leader and as a person. #SelfCare #WeekendWellness #LeadershipBalance #Resilience #Recharge #MindfulLeadership #WellBeing #UnplugAndReflect

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬? 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝? If terms like "overwhelmed" and "stressed" resonate with your experiences, it's time to explore a new approach with our "𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬" masterclass. Join us at Key&Spark for an immersive session that not only teaches you to 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 but equips you with strategies to flourish in chaos. Led by Elke Preuß, our seasoned Consultant and Mentor, this 90-minute masterclass is specifically tailored for busy executives aiming to elevate their leadership through calmness. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧? • 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 into the neuroscience of stress and how inner calmness can turn the tides in your favor. • 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 that you can integrate into your busy life to maintain composure and clarity. • 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 to manage stress effectively and increase your resilience. • 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 to seamlessly incorporate these practices into your daily routines. 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: • Introduction to the EASE methodology for cultivating calmness. • Steps to embrace mindfulness, assess stress triggers, strategize self-care, and elevate resilience. • An engaging Q&A session to address your specific challenges and needs. 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩? If you believe you or your team could benefit from enhanced focus and resilience, we invite you to get in touch. We’re dedicated to tailoring our masterclass to meet your specific needs, helping you navigate complexities with poise and authority. We look forward to guiding you through "𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬," a journey where you’ll learn to harness calmness as a powerful tool for effective leadership. 🍃 #Leadership #InnerCalm #StressManagement #Masterclass

Ever felt like you're always putting work first, yourself last? I've been there—overwhelmed and drained. Trust me... 0/10—do not recommend! So, how do we navigate the heavy demands of today's workplace without losing ourselves in the process? Here’s a simple start to reclaiming first place: Open Dialogue: ---> Have a real talk with your manager about your responsibilities and capacity. It’s not just about getting tasks done but doing them well. ---> Ask for help in prioritizing. Reclaim Time: ---> Don’t skip that lunch break. ---> Eat away from your desk. ---> Set a hard stop to your workday, ---> Turn off those late-night email pings. (Hellooooo...DND) Morning Ritual: ---> Start your day with just 5 minutes of something for you. Could be meditation, stretching, or savoring a cup of coffee. It's about setting a positive tone for the day ahead. If these tips resonate with you, IMAGINE what we could achieve together in a structured environment dedicated to boosting your leadership without sacrificing your well-being. Join me in the Balanced Leader Bootcamp, where we dive deeper into balancing high-demand roles While thriving personally. Ready to transform how you lead and live? Click the link in the comments to learn more and secure your spot! Don't just lead—lead balanced. Let's do this together!

Ever feel like you're caught in a whirlwind of tasks and decisions? I know I do. In those moments, I strive to be the lighthouse for my team, providing guidance amid the chaos. Embracing mindfulness is crucial here, as it requires discipline and sharpens our decision-making abilities. Jon Kabat-Zinn reminds us that mindfulness is about being present and attentive, free from judgment. This heightened awareness strengthens our leadership and helps us cultivate a thriving environment. To discover how mindfulness can further enhance your leadership skills, read on: https://okt.to/ygj37b #Leadership #Mindfulness #PersonalDevelopment #GrowthMindset #TeamSuccess

Shout out to those that attended the online Slow Leadership webinar this week. It was inspiring to see that so many of us are endeavouring to lead with mindfulness and purpose. One exercise that assists us to deepen our mindfulness of context and purpose is to reflect on the questions: -What is the deepest purpose of my Role? -How do I need to show up (what qualities to I need to embody) to best achieve this purpose? Wishing you slowness and focus for the reminder of the week. #mindfulness #leadership #wellbeing #HumanResources #EmployeeEngagement Carl Louise Alison David margie Aida Rebecca Adela Stephen Natalie Natalie Belinda Dr. Kathirasan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🐢 In a business world that is speeding up, Pauseful helps you to slow down      We achieve this in two distinct ways:  ⚡ The inner work of leadership. Pauseful guides you through the path to enhance your leadership skills. We boost workplace productivity and performance by sharpening leader focus, emotional intelligence, decision-making, and presence.      📈 Mindful strategy. Pauseful employs a unique, thoughtful approach to strategy. We enhance strategic performance by increasing clarity, purpose, agility, and direction. 

I used to think that performance was solely driven by mindset. But, over the last few years, I’ve learned there’s more to it. The external matters just as much as the internal. Creating an environment where you can find the balance of effort and ease is the sweet spot of peak performance. It requires awareness of what you need and creating that space with intention, which I’m on a working retreat this week in Santa Barbara. Here are 5 action items to create your environment and stay in the zone: 1️⃣ Identify Your Ideal Spaces: Experiment with different settings to find what energizes you most, whether it's nature, a quiet room, or a bustling coffee shop. 2️⃣ Define Your Work Blocks: Break your day into segments, assigning specific types of environments or activities to different blocks. For instance, try doing creative work in a café in the morning and focusing on deep work in a quieter space in the afternoon. 3️⃣ Tune Into Your Energy Levels: Pay attention to when you feel most productive or calm. Use these natural rhythms to plan the kinds of tasks you do at certain times and in particular environments. 4️⃣ Adapt to the Moment: Stay flexible. Sometimes you might need a change mid-day—like a short nature break or even moving to a new spot—to recharge and sustain momentum. 5️⃣ Be Intentional: Regularly assess your environment. Ask yourself: Does this space support my current needs? Adjust where necessary to stay balanced between focus and relaxation. When we get these things right we can cultivate the presence needed to drive the external results. #peakperformance #mindset #presence #leadership #businessperformance