We all experience moments of feeling stuck. Sometimes we have the motivation, but something’s in our way. On other days the simplest things can feel like pushing a boulder up a hill. Now matter how competent we know we are, that feeling of inertia can wreak havoc on our self-confidence. If we’re going to get unstuck and move forwards, we first need to find out what’s blocking us.

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The solution is to take a conscious leadership approach. This means shifting our mindset and becoming more aware of our reactions and thought patterns. By recognising when we’re “below the line” and stuck in victim mode, we can consciously shift “above the line” and take control of our actions and reactions.

This week, Rachel is joined by executive coach and conscious leadership expert, Nicola Rylett-Jones. Nicola offers practical steps you can take today to embody the role of a conscious leader – even if you don’t consider yourself as having a leadership position.

Living below the line makes us feel frustrated, demotivated, and without the ability to make progress. It can also make us less effective leaders and colleagues, more prone to agitation. But by becoming more aware of our triggers, we can work better together with less effort.

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Listen to this episode to

• Learn practical steps to overcome feelings of being stuck and gain control of your actions and reactions.
• Discover how to shift your mindset and become more aware of your reactions and thought patterns.
• Find out how to embody the role of a conscious leader, even if you don't consider yourself in a leadership position.

Episode highlights

• [00:04:19] How we demotivate ourselves
• [00:09:38] Conscious leadership
• [00:14:58] Becoming unstuck
• [00:29:16] Getting a different perspective
• [00:34:00] Worrying
• [00:36:16] Tackling anxiety around complaints
• [00:38:44] It's time to take action
• [00:46:17] Guilt as a motivator
• [00:57:18] Nicola's top tips

About the guest

Nicola Rylett-Jones is a senior leader who has held both regional and national Director roles with some of the UK’s most prestigious organisations. She is currently a Trustee and Deputy Chair of the Institute of Leadership, executive coach and relationship manager for the Welsh Government’s Accelerated Growth Program, and chair of two leading marketing organisations.

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Resources

• THRIVE Weekly Planner
• Watch the video version on YouTube
• Passing the Naughty Monkey Back – Episode 65, with Dr Amit Sharma
• How to Escape the Drama Triangle and Stop Rescuing People – Episode 75 with Annie Hanekom
• Conversations Which Will Get You Unstuck – Episode 95 with Annie Hanekom
• Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.
• Apply for Nicola’s Conscious Female Leadership programme
• Nicola’s Inspirante Business Book Club
• Leadership Development – The Institute of Leadership

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• Twitter: @DrRachelMorris
• Email: [email protected]

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