Not Doing List: The Secret to More Time & Energy

If there was a competition for to-do list length, I'd do well. I love a list. I find it satisfying - the dopamine hit when you write your intention to accomplish these tasks that have been weighing on your mind. Stacking your mental load.

But I've learned to deal with my to-do list more effectively.

Because if you do't, you get to the end of the day exhausted, having been busy, looking productive, but having accomplished little of substance.

So in this episode, we dive into the power of the Not Doing List—the things you actively choose not to do so you can create space for what matters. This conversation is the epitome of working smarter, not harder. Working in alignment.

If you're tired of feeling overwhelmed, it's time to take a step back and focus on less. Learn how you can make fewer commitments, reduce the mental load, and embrace balance. It's a game-changer I know that you'll love.

Ready to do less, so you can do more of what you love?

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Much love, Cath

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🔥 Finding Nourishment in the Chaos

In this episode of The Goddess of Balance, Cath sits down with Cherie Hutchinson — tourism and farm manager at iconic beauty brand Jurlique. Cherie is a single mum, a kind change maker and radiant example of strength wrapped in softness. Together they explore what real nourishment looks like — not the day-spa kind, but the grounding, soul-steadying kind that brings you back to yourself in the middle of life's mess.

Cherie shares how she leads with heart, stays anchored in rituals, and carves her beutiful journey even through chaos. This is a powerful conversation about motherhood, leadership, noticing what's working, and choosing to lean in to your own deliciously unique journey.

It's full of grounded wisdom and quiet fire — a reminder that softness is a strength.

Cherie is a beacon. She's warm, wise, and quietly powerful in a way that stays with you. If you've ever felt stretched too thin or longed to come back to yourself—this episode is a breath of fresh air. You'll want to listen to this one more than once.

Much love, Cath

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🎙️ About The Goddess of Balance Podcast Hosted by Catherine Nolan — five-time #1 bestselling author, multi-award-winning leadership and performance coach — this podcast explores how to build real balance: the kind that fuels peak performance at work and peace at home. Because balance is doing what matters brilliantly, and resting just as well.

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Struggling with brain fog and exhaustion? It's time to change how you sleep.

Sure, we all know we need better sleep. But how many of us are actually making it happen?

In this episode of The Goddess of Balance, we're revealing surprising facts that will make it easier for you to get the quality sleep you know you need—and deserve. We all know sleep is important, but the truth is, life gets in the way, and we don't prioritise it.

So listen in and get th e instructions. This challenge will give you the simple tools and mindset shifts to actually make better sleep happen, and in turn, boost your balance, productivity, and overall well-being.

Then, over the next 21 days, start seeing real, lasting improvements in how you sleep and how you show up in your day.

If you're ready to stop making excuses and start prioritising your sleep, the Balance Project is your next step.

Find the links to get started below. 👇

Much love, Cath

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🎙️ About The Goddess of Balance Podcast Hosted by Catherine Nolan — five-time #1 bestselling author, multi-award-winning leadership and performance coach — this podcast explores how to build real balance: the kind that fuels peak performance at work and peace at home. Because balance is doing what matters brilliantly, and resting just as well.

Thanks for sharing the journey with us!

In the space of 24 hours, I had three separate conversations with people in their 40s, all quietly wondering the same thing: "I don't know what I want to be when I grow up."

If that sounds like you—you're not alone. Whether you've hit a plateau, feel like something's missing, or just know your current role isn't it anymore… this episode is for you.

I'll share:

💭 Why this kind of uncertainty often shows up at this time of year (Easter = existential reflection central) 💡 What your discontent might really be telling you 🛠 A simple reflection tool to help you uncover what your next move might look like

✨ You're not stuck. You're just in the space between. Let's make it count.

Much love, Cath x

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🎙️ About The Goddess of Balance Podcast Hosted by Catherine Nolan — five-time #1 bestselling author, multi-award-winning leadership and performance coach — this podcast explores how to build real balance: the kind that fuels peak performance at work and peace at home. Because balance is doing what matters brilliantly, and resting just as well.

Thanks for sharing the journey with us!

🔥 Engineering, Equity & Energy—Redefining Balance in STEM

Brenda Denbesten, winner of the Women of Colour in Stem Engineering Excellence award -engineer, author, and change-maker who's been at the helm of some of Australia's most ambitious mining and manufacturing projects. She's also the brains behind Chronicles of a Female Engineer and a fierce advocate for equity in STEM.

In this conversation, we dive into: ⚙️ What it really looks like to lead change in male-dominated industries 🎯 Why noticing what's working (and naming it) is more powerful than always fixing 👷‍♀️ How Brenda's STEM career started with L'Oréal and led to mining autonomy 🌿 The personal practices that keep her energised, curious and thriving

Brenda's story is grounded, warm, and full of practical wisdom. I CANNOT WAIT for you to meet her. If you're a leader navigating complexity—or just someone who wants to bring more clarity and courage to your career—this episode will land.

Much love, Cath

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🎙️ About The Goddess of Balance Podcast Hosted by Catherine Nolan — five-time #1 bestselling author, multi-award-winning leadership and performance coach — this podcast explores how to build real balance: the kind that fuels peak performance at work and peace at home. Because balance is doing what matters brilliantly, and resting just as well.

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🔥 Can These 6 Communication Strategies Give You a 30% Gain in Productivity? 🔥

Imagine working in a high-stakes, emergency services team where communication literally saves lives. When I ran a workshop for one of these teams in Sydney, we discovered something shocking—30% of their conversations were completely unnecessary. Emails sent and ignored. Face-to-face commitments forgotten. Endless follow-ups piling onto an already heavy mental load. Sound familiar?

If you're drowning in repeated conversations, chasing responses, and carrying more than your share of the load, this episode is your game-changer. I'm breaking down six powerful communication strategies that will help you cut through the noise, clarify commitments, and lighten your mental load—without the stress and second-guessing.

🚀 Ready to lead with clarity and ease? Press play and let's fix this!

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🎙️ About The Goddess of Balance Podcast Hosted by Catherine Nolan — five-time #1 bestselling author, multi-award-winning leadership and performance coach — this podcast explores how to build real balance: the kind that fuels peak performance at work and peace at home. Because balance is doing what matters brilliantly, and resting just as well.

Thanks for sharing the journey with us!

Are you carrying a story that says you can't have balance?

You've pushed really hard, to make balance work. Blocked the time. Started the brave conversations. You know balance matters — but it still slips through your fingers.

In this solo episode, we're going deeper than your to-do list, to the stories underneath. The quiet beliefs that whisper you're only worthy when you're useful. The identity-level rules you didn't choose, but inherited.

If you've ever felt guilty for resting… If you've ever planned your hair wash days around being "presentable enough"… If being needed still feels safer than being seen…

This one's for you.

Your lack of balance is not a time issue. It's a story issue. And once you see it — you won't unsee it.

Much love,

Cath x

And the resource I talk about- the masterclass full of answers... you'll find it here:

https://mailchi.mp/cathnolan.com/mindset-gift

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🎙️ About The Goddess of Balance Podcast Hosted by Catherine Nolan — five-time #1 bestselling author, multi-award-winning leadership and performance coach — this podcast explores how to build real balance: the kind that fuels peak performance at work and peace at home. Because balance is doing what matters brilliantly, and resting just as well.

Thanks for sharing the journey with us!

Ever feel like no matter how much you try to move forward, stress and worries just keep nipping at your heels? Like negativity you thought you'd left behind somehow catches up to bite you again? You're not alone.

Today we're diving into the intense pull of worries, how our brains are wired to focus on the negative (hello, negativity bias), and—more importantly—how to break free. I'll walk you through four powerful, neuroscience-backed strategies to shift your mindset, calm your nervous system, and restore your balance when life feels overwhelming:

✨ Curiosity – The secret weapon against stress and fear 🤲 Parenting Yourself Through Fear – How self-compassion rewires your brain 🧠 Reframing Negativity Bias – My go-to strategy for shifting focus (and it works!) 🌿 Nature Immersion – The fastest way to quiet your mind and reset

And my final challenge to you? Do the thing that feeds your soul. Not tomorrow. Not "when things calm down." Now.

Tune in for a short but powerful episode designed to help you stop running from stress and start reclaiming your peace—right now.

Muc love,

Cath

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🎙️ About The Goddess of Balance Podcast Hosted by Catherine Nolan — five-time #1 bestselling author, multi-award-winning leadership and performance coach — this podcast explores how to build real balance: the kind that fuels peak performance at work and peace at home. Because balance is doing what matters brilliantly, and resting just as well.

Thanks for sharing the journey with us!

Awwwww, this is EPISODE 50!!!!

We're getting personal about the times I wasn't the loudest, most demanding person in the room and the price I paid. But in truth: you don't have to be pushy or blend in to get noticed or rewarded.

So, I break down the key strategies for how polite and values-driven people can leverage their unique strengths to stay on the radar, get the recognition they deserve, and ultimately succeed.

I'll share practical tips you can apply today to:

• Build a consistent presence without compromising your authenticity

• Use validation as a tool for personal resilience and strategic success

• Elevate your visibility through smart networking, storytelling, and positioning

• Plus, hear real-world examples of individuals who've managed to stand out without ever raising their voice.

Tune in to discover how politeness is your power – if you know how to use it!

Much love,

Cath x

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🔥 AI, Ambition & Balance—Can We Really Have It All?

Bec Robertson is a dual-qualified lawyer and commercial AI expert. She's also a mum of five (!!!), proving that balance isn't about doing it all—it's about rewriting the rules.

In this conversation, we dive into: ⚖️ Why balance is impossible without tackling toxic corporate culture 🤖 How AI is reshaping the way we work (and what it means for YOU) 👊 The myth of "having it all" & what ambitious women actually need 🌱 The career moves that give you both impact and sustainability

Bec's insights are sharp, real, and refreshingly no B.S. If you're juggling ambition, leadership, and a life outside of work (whether you're a lawyer or not)—this one's for you.

Much love,

Cath

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🎙️ About The Goddess of Balance Podcast Hosted by Catherine Nolan — five-time #1 bestselling author, multi-award-winning leadership and performance coach — this podcast explores how to build real balance: the kind that fuels peak performance at work and peace at home. Because balance is doing what matters brilliantly, and resting just as well.

Thanks for sharing the journey with us!