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#181 The 2-Week Summer Holiday Protocol: How I Prepare My Leadership Team and Clients Before Unplugging (So I Return to Zero Emergencies, Not Chaos!)


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What if you could take a real summer break—without worrying about coming back to chaos?

As a high-achieving woman in corporate leadership, taking time off can feel like a luxury you haven’t quite earned… or like a risk you’re not sure you can afford. You’ve got a team to lead, stakeholders to satisfy, and your own standards to live up to. Sound familiar?

But here’s the truth: Rest isn’t a reward. It’s a requirement.

If you want the free Summer Holiday Protocol Checklist mentioned in this episode, sign up for my Free Sunday Night Newsletter.

Because when you plan ahead, you protect your peace—and that’s the kind of leadership that changes everything.

Podcast Details:

In this episode of the 360 LeadHERship podcast, I’m handing you my tried-and-tested Summer Holiday Protocol Checklist—the exact strategy I use as CEO to set myself (and my business) up for success before I step away. Whether you're heading to the beach, exploring a new city, or simply taking some well-earned downtime, you can truly disconnect without guilt—and return with clarity, energy, and control.

If you've ever worried about what you'll come back to after your time off, this episode is your must-listen guide.

Tune in to Discover:

  • How to confidently block your holiday as non-negotiable (yes, even if you're in a high-pressure role)
  • The exact questions to ask your team to promote ownership and strategic thinking
  • A timeline-based breakdown of what to do at 8, 4, 3, and 1 week(s) before departure
  • Why mastering delegation and coaching-style leadership can transform your peace of mind
  • How to return refreshed—without the stress spiral

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👉 If you want the free Summer Holiday Protocol Checklist mentioned in this episode, sign up for my Free Sunday Night Newsletter.

Because when you plan ahead, you protect your peace—and that’s the kind of leadership that changes everything.

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