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- EP 8. Navigating the Transition: Five Shifts I had to Make Returning to Work
In this episode I talk about my newest season, parenthood, and how I have been navigating the transition back into work.
It has definitely been one of the most challenging times I have had so far so there was a need to be really intentional about how I navigated this shift and the biggest things I needed to change in my mindset AND the way I worked.
This episode can also apply to any transition you might be going through in life, and what you may need to look at in order to reevaluate and make more aligned decisions.You will also learn about:
- Why I had to redefine my measure of success
- What it might feel like when your direction shifts
- Why I believe ‘priority’ and clear objectives are so critical
- How you can create reasonable expectations of yourself
- The importance of self-compassion and support
- How making simple changes can help you reconnect with your joy
Transitions aren’t always easy, even if they are ones you really want, so I hope this episode offers some insights that can help you in yours.
If you are finding a transition in your life really challenging right now and would like support, accountability and a cheerleader in your corner, reach out and let's see if working together would be a great fit. You can connect with me here.
Let me know what you think and what you’re putting into practice once you’ve listened!
Connect with Tash
Website: tashpieterse.com
Instagram: @tash_pieterse
LinkedIn: tashpieterse
34 min - EP 7. Building a Badass Career with Rosie McCarthy
⚡What does it mean to have a Badass Career?
⚡Is it all about Passion? OR Is it about Purpose?
⚡How do I actually have a career that I really love?
All of these questions are answered by the incredible Rosie McCarthy, CEO of Badass Careers in this week's episode of Lead with Less.
Rosie’s purpose behind Badass Careers is leading a movement dedicated to helping goal-getting professionals figure out what they want in their careers and then make it happen.
Rosie shares her own badass career story, and how you can go from feeling stuck and under-utilised to doing work you love.
In this episode you will learn about:- What it means to have a badass career
- Why you need to follow your purpose over your passion
- How to differentiate between purpose and passion
- The biggest reasons people want to change their careers
- Why self-awareness is a key ingredient for career fulfilment
- The number one thing successful people have behind them
- Rosie's mindset reminder to boost your confidence
Having a career you love, that uses all of your strengths and aligns with the impact you want to have in the world is something you are ENTITLED to have. It takes the clarity to know what you want and the courage to take action and create it for yourself.
If you want to take the next step in your career, reach out and let's talk about coaching together. I've empowered so many professionals to align their careers with who they really are and have gone on to be incredibly successful, based on their own definitions! You can contact me here.
Resources
Career By Design - 5-Week Course
If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate the podcast and leave a review on either Apple or Spotify. Your support here will help push the podcast to a wider audience and help even more confident professionals thrive in their careers and lives!
Connect With Rosie
Instagram: @badasscareers
YouTube: badasscareers
LinkedIn: Rosie Career CoachConnect with Tash
Website: tashpieterse.com
Instagram: @tash_pieterse
LinkedIn: tashpieterse55 min - EP 6. Busting Leadership Myths and Embracing Your Inner Leader
You ARE a Leader. Whether you’re in a “leadership position” or not, you’re a Leader.
One of the most frequent conversations I have with my coaching clients is having them see and believe that they are Leaders. Whether in their personal life or their career.
Yet, it’s something many still struggle to see and embrace.
In this episode, I debunk some leadership myths and talk about how you can step into your role as a leader in work, life, relationships and more.You will also learn about:
- What it really means to be a leader
- Ways you can develop your capacity as a leader
- Why it's important to know HOW you want to show up
- How to hold space for people to be their full selves
- Why you should focus on strengths over weaknesses
- The difference between managers and leaders
- What it means to have courageous conversations
- The benefits of giving supportive feedback
- How to focus on your leadership mindset
- Examples of energy building practices
Being a Leader is about how you show up. Listen to this episode to learn more about what I mean by this and HOW YOU can step into being the Leader you want to be.
I invite you to explore my 1:1 leadership coaching program where we'll uncover what it means for you to show up powerfully and authentically, creating an intentional and fulfilling life both personally and professionally. Find out more here.
If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate the podcast and leave a review on either Apple or Spotify. Your support here will help push the podcast to a wider audience and help even more confident professionals thrive in their careers and lives!
ResourcesThe Listening Quiz by Oscar Trimboli
Ep1: Thriving In the Hardest Era of WorkConnect with Tash and let her know what you thought!
Website: tashpieterse.com
Instagram: @tash_pieterse
LinkedIn: tashpieterse
32 min - EP5. From Doubt to Confidence: Cultivating Self-Worth with Courtney Durr
In this episode, I talk with Courtney Durr, a self-worth coach and Founder of Worthwild, who helps women cultivate a kinder, more healthy relationship with themselves.
We talk about Courtney’s journey with self-worth and confidence, why she believes it’s so important, and so much more!
Throughout the conversation, I also interweave the teachings from Courtney with the corporate working world so you can understand all the different ways self-worth might show up for you.
You will also learn about:- How self-worth and confidence are connected
- The difference between self-worth and worthiness
- What signals might indicate a low self-worth
- Why it's important to notice how different environments make you feel
- Courtney’s top tips for cultivating self-worth right now
- How movement can support your mental health and wellbeing
- Courtney’s mindset reminder to boost confidence
- Courtney’s biggest boundary that supports her
Self-worth is the foundation to how you cultivate and build confidence, so have a listen and let Courtney and/or myself know what you think and what you’re going to put into action first!
Before we wrap up, I'd like to leave you with a tool that will help you apply the wisdom you've gained from our conversation today. I've created a Self-Reflection Guide designed to assist you in your journey towards enhanced self-worth and confidence. If you've resonated with our discussion about cultivating self-worth, this guide will be a valuable companion. Click here to download your FREE copy now
If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate the podcast and leave a review on either Apple or Spotify. Your support here will help push the podcast to a wider audience and help even more confident professionals thrive in their careers and lives!Resources Mentioned
[Download] Journaling Workshop by Courtney Durr
[Download] Self-Reflection Guide by Tash Pieterse[book] ‘The Big Leap’, by Gay Hendricks
[book] Atomic Habits, by James Clear
Connect with Courtney
Website: www.worthwild.co
Instagram: @worthwild.co
TikTok: worthwildcoach
Connect with Tash and let her know what you thought!
Website: tashpieterse.com
Instagram: @tash_pieterse
LinkedIn: tashpieterse1 hr 6 min - EP4. The Mindset Reset: Rewiring Your Thinking for Positive Change
Your thinking has a BIG impact on your feelings and your actions, which then flows into the experience you’re having day to day in your life.
Being intentional with your mind and ensuring that it works FOR you, is key to being your best and creating a successful feeling life.
In this episode, I talk about rewiring your Mindset and the 3 C’s Framework that everyone can adopt straight away for positive change.
You will also learn about:- What mindset is and how it was created
- How your mindset shows up later in life
- Why it’s important to notice how you react to situations
- How your body tells you that your thoughts aren’t helpful
- What it means when you feel “resistance”
- Questions to ask yourself when challenging your mindset
- How to grow your mindset and move forward with momentum
Let me know what you think about the framework and what you start noticing if you put it in practice.Resources
- 3 C’s framework downloadable
If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate the podcast and leave a review on either Apple or Spotify. Your support here will help push the podcast to a wider audience and help even more confident professionals thrive in their careers and lives!
Connect with Tash and let her know what you think!
Website: tashpieterse.com
Instagram: @tash_pieterse
LinkedIn: tashpieterse
21 min - EP3. Unleash Your Awesome by Using Your Strengths with Daria Williamson
In this episode I chat with Daria Williamson, a fellow coach who specialises in strengths based coaching. Her Zone of Genius is helping other people to find theirs, whilst discovering new ways to live and work from their strengths so that they feel more energised and engaged.
Over her years of coaching, Daria has designed and launched her own strengths card deck that she uses to help her clients unlock their potential, and has also recently become a published author with her book ‘Unleash Your Awesome’.
Throughout the episode you will learn about:
- What it means to be strengths based
- How your strengths can help you create more success
- Why your “weaknesses” are not a bad thing
- What reputation strengths are and how they might make you feel
- Why you should play and experiment with your strengths
- How you know when you are in your Genius
- The importance of creating healthy work boundaries
- Why certifications aren’t always a good measure of your expertise
- What ‘Golden Hours’ are and how they can enhance your productivity
- Daria’s top tips for implementing a strengths based approach to work and life
If you want to create your life harnessing your strengths, this episode is for you! Have a listen and let me know and/or Daria know what you think and what you're going to put into action!If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate the podcast and leave a review on either Apple or Spotify. Your support here will help push the podcast to a wider audience and help even more confident professionals thrive in their careers and lives!
Resources Mentioned
Strengths deck website: strengthsdeck.com
Strengths Deck Facebook: TheStrengthsDeck
Strengths Deck Instagram: @thestrengthsdeck
[Book] Unleash Your Awesome, by Daria Williamson
Connect With Daria
Website: dariawilliamson.com
LinkedIn: dariawilliamson
Facebook: DariaWilliamsonNZ
Instagram: @thedariawilliamsonConnect with Tash
Website: tashpieterse.com
Instagram: @tash_pieterse
LinkedIn: tashpieterse50 min - EP2. Embracing Your Unique Version of Success
Success is often something that is externally driven and a definition that we’ve taken from someone else.
BUT, is that the truth of success for YOU?
In this episode, I talk about why we need to redefine success and how to create your own unique version of it.
You will also learn about:
- How success varies across individuals
- The negative consequences of a narrow success definition
- What comparisons might be doing to you and how to navigate it
- Why it’s important to focus on how you want to FEEL vs LOOK
- Where your mindset of success might come from
- Simple practices that will help you align with your values
How YOU define success for yourself and your life really really matters - because how you define it will dictate the actions you take to bring it to life.
Have a listen to the episode and reflect on your own success definition and if needed, consider what tweaks might be needed to create a more aligned successful life that FEELS good to YOU.
Connect with Tash
Website: tashpieterse.com
Instagram: @tash_pieterse
LinkedIn: tashpieterse
20 min - EP1. Thriving In the Hardest Era of Work
In this episode, I talk about one of the toughest talks I’ve had to do in my career to date, the DisruptHR talk. I also share the key takeaways from it that will help you thrive in the hardest era of work.
You will also learn about:
- What’s causing us to be in the hardest era of work
- Why you might be feeling burned out, overwhelmed and doubtful
- How self-work can help you as a professional and/or people leader
- Three things you can do to thrive right now
- How you can step into a growth mindset
- What an energy audit is and how it can help you set boundaries
You can listen to my 5-minute Disrupt HR talk here.
Resources mentioned
[Book] Atomic Habits by James Clear
Connect with Tash
Website: tashpieterse.com
Instagram: @tash_pieterse
LinkedIn: tashpieterse
29 min - Welcome to Lead With Less
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About Lead with Less
From the publisher's feed
Lead with Less is THE podcast for People Leaders.
Hosted by Tash Pieterse, Certified People Leadership Coach, Business Owner, and mother.
Lead with Less is a podcast for people leaders who want to learn the skills they need to lead in way that people actually want to follow.
With over 13+ years experience in Human Resources, leading her own teams, running her own business, and being a mother, Tash brings all of that experience and knowledge to the podcast so you can get everything you need to become a leader focused on adding value, making an impact, and empowering the people around you.
This is the perfect spot if you're an established professional, new to leadership, business owner, or executive and want to Lead with Less overwhelm, confusion, and struggle so you can become a Leader people actually want to follow.