The Still Space Podcast

Being mindful is a challenge when your mind is taxed with emotion, chaos and judgment. Try to execute mindfully composed leadership in a crisis moment and it can feel impossible. The crisis need not be of catastrophic proportion to raise your anxiety barometer to out of control. It could be as simple as one more expectation added onto your already busy day. Notice the triggers. When the fear response is activated it takes 15 to 20 minutes to reset biologically. If this happens often enough and for long enough, your adrenals become fatigued and your immune system tanks. Long term fear can affect your metabolism, memory, inflammation, blood pressure and blood sugar levels. It can also contribute to psychological disturbances such as depression, anxiety, loss of satisfaction and burnout. These are symptoms of your mind, body and spirit calling for relief. In this episode we define actionable practices to bring that relief. Learn more about working with Mary Lee in her Mindful Leader - Satisfied Life Program and gether  free career tols at www.MaryLeeGannon.com

Dogs have a unique perspective on life. Simple. Concrete. Clear. In this episode Mary Lee has fun with how a dog might look at leadership based on her relationship with her dog, Bailey. Then Mary Lee answers another question from listeners to “Ask the Coach.” You may ask your questions here >>> https://forms.gle/3FXFop8sJGj3ECeU8

Finding your still space gives you power. In your still space you gain control over runaway thoughts before they hijack your efficacy and likability. Mindful daily practices help you build your awareness to notice the still space window before it closes and you’ve missed the opportunity and said or done something you regret. For more information go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

When you demonstrate anger you undercut your efficacy, your self-control and your ability to think clearly. This also destroys relationships - both personal and professional. Don't be labeled the emotional leader or the immature leader. On this podcast you'll learn simple practical ways to harness the power of anger to serve you productively. To learn more visit www.MaryLeeGannon.com

Early in life situations occur that we aren’t emotionally mature enough to process and a part of ourselves steps in to protect us from every having to feel that pain again. For many people this guarded mechanism for negativity bias becomes almost like a religion, taking over when we want to be more connected, intimate and less distant. In this episode we explore what to do to unravel the hold it has on our career efficacy, team dynamics and personal relationships. Learn more about working with Mary Lee in her Mindful Leader - Satisfied Life Program at www.MaryLeeGannon.com

We all overthink. It brings anxiety, perfectionism, guilt, and self-sabotage. In this episode we learn strategies to be in charge of our mind, not a victim to it. Get free publications on this and other topics at www.MaryLeeGannon.com

Working harder is not the only segue to executive level advancement and happiness. Dedication is not enough and often if it is the only strategy can lead to perfectionism. Learn how mastery and deep wins challenge the myth that working harder gets the win to enjoy true fulfillment in career and life. Learn more at www.MaryLeeGannon.com

Ageism is a form of discrimination that isn’t talked about and is felt my one of the largest subsets of the population. By the time employees are in their 40s they begin to see signs of it. Know what those signs are and 10 tips to counter them.

We all have drama from our past. Some people have trauma from their past that they deal with every day. In this episode we uncover the quiet lessons from our past we forget when the loud noise of past drama and our interpretation of it cloud the kind experiences and revelations from gentle giants we’ve known.

Hard work always served you well. So, you go back to this strategy when things aren’t working. Except nothing changes. Now you are not only working harder without efficacy or personal reward but you are exhausted, can’t sleep, have frayed relationships, are eating way too much and see no hope in sight. In this episode we explore how to get off this treadmill to nowhere and practical steps you can take right now to deliver exactly what you want and how I used the treadmill to nowhere as an excuse for not letting go of what needed to be released until I knew how.

I also show how I reconciled a strained relationship I had for years with my mom. It was hard to share this but I felt I had to in an effort to help those experiencing strained relationships with family members. Juicy stuff here. Worth the short listen.

Find out more at www.MaryLeeGannon.com