
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or


In this episode of "Back Pocket Coach" host Vicki Abelson discusses common mistakes made by mid-career women. She identifies three main errors: seeking advice without considering the context, treating email as a to-do list, and failing to establish and maintain boundaries. Vicki shares personal experiences and offers solutions, such as using a tool to manage emails and setting small, consistent boundaries.
Find Vicki online:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vsabelson/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicki.abelson/
- Website: https://thedefinedleader.com/
Topics discussed: Vicki Abelson, podcast, Back Pocket Coach, mid-career woman, advice, coach, friend, fancy pants consultant, dog, common mistakes, leaders, seeking advice, context, email, to-do list, boundaries, uncertainty, actions, growth, learning, important information, guidance, being heard, understood, tool, inbox management, distractions, pumping at work, children, setting boundaries, habit, dedication, work ethic, communication, commitment, reflection, stronger boundaries, specific times, inner voice, self-awareness, feedback, subscribe, rate, share, conversation, audience.
Are you a healthcare executive that's been feeling more busy than effective lately?
Get the free guide that I created just for healthcare leaders!
The Time Savers Guide
Find Vicki online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vsabelson/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicki.abelson/
Website: https://www.thedefinedleader.com/
In this podcast episode, executive coach, Vicki Abelson, discusses the importance of self-awareness for leadership and personal growth. She shares personal insights on how highlighting self-awareness can increase confidence, encourage proactive behavior, and improve stress management.
Find Vicki online:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vsabelson/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicki.abelson/
- Website: https://thedefinedleader.com/
Topics discussed: self-awareness, leadership, personal growth, confidence, proactive behavior, stress management, perception, network, trusted individuals, honest feedback, reflective questions, small steps, power, impact, relatable story, embarrassment, study, correlation, internal awareness, external awareness, job satisfaction, relationships, improved performance, strengths, values, actions, starting small, development
Are you a healthcare executive that's been feeling more busy than effective lately?
Get the free guide that I created just for healthcare leaders!
The Time Savers Guide
Find Vicki online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vsabelson/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicki.abelson/
Website: https://www.thedefinedleader.com/
Welcome to the Back Pocket Coach podcast! Vicki Abelson, an executive coach and former healthcare executive, introduces her concept of the "Back Pocket Coach". She discusses her coaching practice, The Define Leader, and how it aims to provide motivation and growth opportunities for mid-career individuals. The podcast is designed to be concise and actionable, offering coaching questions and encouragement for listeners' leadership journeys.
Find Vicki online:
Topics discussed: executive coach, wife, mom, former healthcare executive, coaching practice, The Define Leader, coaching experience, clients, back pocket coach, podcast, short, sweet, actionable, ideas, coaching questions, encouragement, leadership journey, target audience, middle of their careers, make the most out of their careers, make an impact, subscribe, rate, share, challenges, new and shiny high potential, retirement, serious consideration, C-level role, individual contributor, motivation, growth opportunities, access to a coach, Back Pocket Coach podcast
Are you a healthcare executive that's been feeling more busy than effective lately?
Get the free guide that I created just for healthcare leaders!
The Time Savers Guide
Find Vicki online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vsabelson/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicki.abelson/
Website: https://www.thedefinedleader.com/
From the publisher's feed
Are you an executive woman seeking to succeed in the corner office, while still having time to sit with you family at the kitchen table? Join us on The Back Pocket Coach, hosted by Executive Coach…