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Just back from facilitating two leadership sessions in Sydney, I witnessed something profound that changed how I think about high-performance thinking. When we hit the edge of familiar territory and the room went uncomfortably quiet, every instinct screamed to fill that silence. But what happened when we didn't might surprise you.
In this episode, I share what I learned about the difference between comfortable silence and growing silence, why we're all addicted to "cognitive busyness," and how my own frantic post-CEO transition taught me that the pause I was avoiding wasn't empty time—it was essential navigation time.
You'll discover: The hidden cost of filling every moment with activity, How to distinguish between restoration silence and growth silence, What spaciousness actually looks like in leadership practice.
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Inside My CEO Calendar: How I Led A Team of 5k+ Without Getting Pulled Back Into the Weeds
A behind-the-scenes private podcast for senior female leaders and CEOs who don’t need fluff—just sharper thinking, smarter moves, and more time for what matters.
You don’t have time for another 60-minute webinar.
But you do have 15 minutes while you’re driving into the office or grabbing your mid-day coffee. Listen here: https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/BFL-Private-Podcast
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I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here: https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/leadershipinspiration
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Access Your Free Clarity Tool
Between the endless to-do lists, competing priorities, and decisions piling up, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. But here’s the truth: you can’t give more if you’re running on empty. That’s why we created Balance Your Brave—a free 15-minute diagnostic tool to help you regain control and clarity.
In just 15 minutes, you will:
✅ Pinpoint energy drains holding you back.
✅ Identify where to focus for the biggest impact.
✅ Walk away feeling calmer and more confident in your next steps.
Think of it as your personal roadmap to balance and alignment.
⬇️ Click here to access your free Balance Your Brave diagnostic tool.
https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/Balance-Your-Brave
Are we friends? Connect with Us.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bravefeminineleadership
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brave-feminine-leadership
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By Melissa Hamilton
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Just back from facilitating two leadership sessions in Sydney, I witnessed something profound that changed how I think about high-performance thinking. When we hit the edge of familiar territory and the room went uncomfortably quiet, every instinct screamed to fill that silence. But what happened when we didn't might surprise you.
In this episode, I share what I learned about the difference between comfortable silence and growing silence, why we're all addicted to "cognitive busyness," and how my own frantic post-CEO transition taught me that the pause I was avoiding wasn't empty time—it was essential navigation time.
You'll discover: The hidden cost of filling every moment with activity, How to distinguish between restoration silence and growth silence, What spaciousness actually looks like in leadership practice.
-----------------------
Inside My CEO Calendar: How I Led A Team of 5k+ Without Getting Pulled Back Into the Weeds
A behind-the-scenes private podcast for senior female leaders and CEOs who don’t need fluff—just sharper thinking, smarter moves, and more time for what matters.
You don’t have time for another 60-minute webinar.
But you do have 15 minutes while you’re driving into the office or grabbing your mid-day coffee. Listen here: https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/BFL-Private-Podcast
-----------------------
Craving inspiration?
I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here: https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/leadershipinspiration
Loving the podcast?
Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation!
Access Your Free Clarity Tool
Between the endless to-do lists, competing priorities, and decisions piling up, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. But here’s the truth: you can’t give more if you’re running on empty. That’s why we created Balance Your Brave—a free 15-minute diagnostic tool to help you regain control and clarity.
In just 15 minutes, you will:
✅ Pinpoint energy drains holding you back.
✅ Identify where to focus for the biggest impact.
✅ Walk away feeling calmer and more confident in your next steps.
Think of it as your personal roadmap to balance and alignment.
⬇️ Click here to access your free Balance Your Brave diagnostic tool.
https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/Balance-Your-Brave
Are we friends? Connect with Us.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bravefeminineleadership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravefeminineleadership
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brave-feminine-leadership
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