We talk a lot about rock bottom.We celebrate breakthroughs.

But we rarely talk about the quiet middle — the space where nothing looks dramatic, yet everything is shifting.

In this episode, I explore what it means to be “in between.”

Not in crisis. Not exploding forward. Just… becoming.

I reflects on:

• Why the middle feels inefficient
• The discomfort of unclear stretches before transformation
• Identity shifts and evolving core values
• Strategy vs. outcome in leadership and business
• Why most people quit in the middle
• And how to stay committed when there’s no applause

The middle isn’t failure.It’s construction.

If you feel unclear, restless, or quietly changing — this episode is for you.

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This final episode of the Myth of Work-Life Balance series is not about fixing your calendar, optimizing productivity, or chasing an imaginary state of balance between work and life.

This episode is about integration.

It brings together everything we explored in the previous episodes—communication, boundaries, truth, trust, safety, self-awareness, emotional maturity, and humanity—and places them back where they belong: inside your lived experience.

Because life doesn’t happen in compartments.
You don’t leave your emotions at the door when you log into work.
You don’t pause your humanity just because a role demands performance.

In this episode, I share personal stories—from early work experiences to moments of setting firm boundaries in leadership spaces—to explore what balance really looks like in real life. Not shrinking. Not performing. Not surviving—but designing.

We talk about:

• Why balance was never something to “achieve”

• Why integration matters more than optimization

• How values, energy, and seasons shape a life that works

• What it means to live as a whole human—not a divided one

• Where work, leadership, innovation, and personal life meet: you

This is an invitation to step out of survival mode and into creatorship.
To stop chasing balance—and start designing a life that actually works for you.

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What if the problem was never balance—but discomfort with being human?

In this episode, I continue The Myth of Work–Life Balance series by exploring the part we’ve been taught to hide, punish, or compartmentalize: our humanity.

For decades, many of us learned to separate work from emotions, professionalism from playfulness, leadership from feeling. We were taught—directly or indirectly—that being emotional, curious, messy, or expressive was something to control or suppress.

And yet… life doesn’t work that way.

In this conversation, I reflect on:

• Why work and life were never meant to be separate

• How shame around emotions fragments us

• What happens when we stop performing and start showing up

• Why embracing your full humanity changes how you lead, relate, and live

This is an invitation to soften.
To reconnect.
To become comfortable with yourself—not the polished version, but the real one.

Because when you allow yourself to be human, something shifts.

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In Part 4 of The Myth of Work–Life Balance, we explore the inner pillars that create real balance: self-awareness, responsibility, and emotional maturity. I share stories from coaching teams, supporting executives, and why breathwork on Monday mornings transformed an entire department.

This episode is an invitation to stop fragmenting yourself into “work” and “life” — and instead build a balanced you.

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In this third part of the series, we explore a deeper truth behind the myth of work–life balance — the role that trust and psychological safety play in every corner of our lives.

I share a period of my life when I didn’t feel safe in my own home, and how the confusion of trying to “separate” work from life made everything heavier. The more I tried to keep things separate, the more disconnected I became from myself. That’s when I learned: you can’t separate life and work. Life is one whole experience, and every area affects the next.

Together, we look through the window of your life — home, work, relationships, friendships — and gently ask:

• Where do you feel safe?
• Where do you feel supported?
• And where are you shrinking just to survive?

We also talk about the signs of imbalance, how stress bleeds from one area to another, and how trust — especially self-trust — becomes the foundation for balance in life, not just at work.

If this episode resonates with you, feel free to share it. And if you’d like support bringing balance into your team, your work, or your personal life, I’m always here to walk alongside you.

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In my last episode, I talked about how there is no such thing as “work–life balance” — there is just life, and work is one area within it.

Since then, life delivered… material. 😅 In this episode, I share how a few intense weeks of conversations at work and in relationships pulled me off balance and forced me to look even more deeply at my communication style, my boundaries, and my patterns.

We explore:

• Why the golden rule (“treat others the way you want to be treated”) doesn’t always work in real life

• What happens when you clearly state your boundaries… and people ignore them anyway

• How some people turn your feedback into “you’re the problem”

• The difference between freedom of expression and using “I’m just being honest” as an excuse to be unkind

• The two extremes I used to live in: fighting back vs. staying quiet and taking all the blame

• How I now anchor into my core values: collaboration, respect, and freedom

This episode is an invitation to:

• Reflect on your communication patterns

• Notice where your boundaries are being crossed

• Stay true to your essence, even when others stay calm, collected… and dismissive

I’ll also share how I support my clients (and myself) to build clearer communication, healthier boundaries, and more human workplaces—where collaboration is real, not just a buzzword.

Because work is not separate from life. It’s one more area inside the big bubble of your existence. And when you get clearer with yourself, every relationship—work, family, friends, clients—shifts with you. 

✨ Resources mentioned / related:

• No Risk, No Fun – my book on the human side of innovation and how to work with different leadership and communication styles

• Breathwork, coaching, and online masterclasses – learn more at my website

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonated, leave a comment, share your story, or pass it on to someone who might need it. 🌙

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In this follow-up to The Myth of Work–Life Balance, I dive into something that touches every area of life: communication, boundaries, and staying true to yourself when others don’t see it that way.

I share real stories from work and relationships where my boundaries were ignored, my words were twisted, and I was told I was “the problem”—and how I learned to stop carrying all the blame. We’ll explore the gap between intention and impact, why the golden rule can fall apart in practice, and how to honour your own communication style without losing yourself in the process.

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation doubting yourself, this episode is for you.

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This morning, as I prepared to record, a headline from Harvard Business Review caught my eye:

“Faking enthusiasm is exhausting.”

And it couldn’t have been more perfect for today’s conversation.

In this episode, I explore why work–life balance is a myth — and why trying to separate “work” from “life” leaves us disconnected, exhausted, and out of alignment.

Through stories from my coaching journey and my own experiences, I share how we can begin to live more authentically, blending who we are at work, at home, and in the spaces in between.

Because there is no “work life” and “personal life.”
There’s just life — and it’s all connected.

Referenced in this episode:

Book: No Risk, No Fun: The Human Side of Innovation in Insurance

Article: Harvard Business Review - faking Enthisiasm is Exhausting. Here's how to break the cycle.

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In this episode, I return after a month of intentional silence — a month devoted to stillness, reflection, and inner peace.
I share why I take time every year to disconnect from everything and reconnect with myself in nature, what it has taught me about true peace, and how that practice helps me move through health challenges, loneliness, and life transitions with grace.

This episode is a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and ask yourself:

1. What truly brings you peace?
2. How do you nurture it in your everyday life?

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In this energizing conversation with Subhastin Kharag, we dive into the courage it takes to lead innovation in an industry that doesn’t always welcome change. From embracing fear and failure to creating safe spaces for creativity, we explore why human connection is the real driver of transformation.

Together we reflect on the myths and realities of the insurance industry, the importance of creating environments where people feel safe enough to experiment, and why authentic leadership often means being willing to look awkward or even foolish. We talk about the role of childlike curiosity, the power of community, and the deep need to leave fear at the door if we want to move forward.

It’s a conversation about showing up fully, breaking patterns, and tending the spark of creativity — one that reminds us that innovation isn’t just about ideas, but about people brave enough to live them.

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