Unleash the Badass Within

This is the story of when I accidentally flushed down my phone in the toilet and felt incredibly relieved!

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I used to be addicted to being busy. The more I stuffed in, the better I felt. Until it all became too much and I felt suffocated instead.

I remember one day when I was studying at Uppsala University, I was 24. At the time I was vice president of the student union, so on top of all the studies and parties, I had a huge amount of meetings and other commitments.

And one day, I accidentally dropped my phone in the toilet and flushed!

Pooff, and it was gone!

Probably from doing so much multi-tasking and being so busy. And tired!

But the crazy thing was that instead of panicking that my life-line was gone, I started laughing hysterically.

I was so relieved that I couldn’t be reached for at least a few days, until I managed to get a new phone.

That constant feeling of being haunted, where I wasn’t in control of my own schedule, and not seeing the end and a break, made me go bananas.

And so many of those things I loved, and had chosen myself! And still, it made me totally exhausted.

This was the time leading up to my first mini-burnout, and a few years later, I crashed for real.

In hindsight, I can see all the things that led to that, but not at the time. I had no idea how to slow down and take care of myself.

Today, we're diving deep into a topic that's close to my heart – the art of slowing down to speed up.

That is; how to find space & rest in a busy schedule, to own your time, so you can continue performing at a high level, and maybe even higher?

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How to not just survive Q4 - but to thrive in it.

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What comes to mind when I say that Q4 is here?

Is it excitement and motivation to crush the rest of the year, or stress and anxiety just thinking about everything that you need to squeeze in before the holidays?

Or maybe a combination?

It is easy to get caught up in the chaos, but what if I told you there's a chance to do something different this year?

To not just survive Q4 but thrive in it.

In this episode, we're diving deep into the heart of Q4 – that busy, bustling time of year when high-achieving women leaders like you tend to speed up, juggling countless responsibilities just to crash-land into the Christmas holiday.

But fear not, I will give you tools and strategies for counteracting that stress, so you can find balance and brilliance instead ;)

I will also share more information about my upcoming light-weight 6-week program, called Balance and Brilliance, which will support you in implementing all the strategies mentioned in the episode.

Find the show notes and other resources at sofiavoncelsing.com/podcast/21

Other episodes mentioned:

Nr 20: Boost Your Mental Fitness: A Guide to Conquering Inner Critics
Nr 11: The Secrets to Building Successful Habits That Lasts

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A couple of months ago, I had a coaching session with a new VIP client, and as always, I finished off by asking; What are your main takeaways from today?

She said, “That maybe, there’s a way that I can be successful, without killing myself”.

And I answered, YES there is! And not only that, you will be MORE successful this way.

Her response really hit me, and I know that so many of you out there, are working so hard, but with constant feelings of self-doubt, self-criticism, stress, and anxiety, which affects both your mental health and your performance.

The topic my client and I had been exploring during that session, was the 10 saboteurs from Positive Intelligence and how they affected her.

What on earth is that you might ask?

It’s a framework that could revolutionize how you think, act, feel and live, and unlock your true potential.

In this episode I will walk you through those 10 saboteurs, giving you examples of how they might show up in your life and how counteracting them will boost your mental fitness.

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What would be possible in your life if you got more restorative sleep? And what are the bonus effects of that? And the bonus effects of the bonus effects?

This is something that is worth reflecting on! 

Sleep is such an important cornerstone of health and high performance, and still, so many are suffering from poor sleep and/or not enough sleep.

Taking care of your sleep is the nicest gift you can give yourself and it will truly have a ripple effect in your life.

Giving yourself time and space to relax and unwind in the evening can have such a big impact on the sleep you get - and of course, what and how much you can achieve during the day.

This episode is all about that, sharing some of my favorite and somewhat unusual, hacks on how to unwind and prepare your mind and body for sleep.

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Other episodes mentioned:

Ep 4: Food Hacks That Will Help You Amp up Your Performance
Ep 9: Improve Your Sleep to Boost Mental & Physical Capacity
Ep 18: The Phoenix Effect: How I Turned Burnout Into Unleashing Power for Women Leaders

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This is the story of when I burned out, the learnings, the transformation, and the reasons why I do what I do today. And also how I support high-achieving women leaders to find sustainability in their high-performance world, become friends with themselves, and boost their confidence. 

In September 2013, I was having the time of my life but burned the most important budget I had; my own health. 

I was project managing a dream project. The idea was my own, and I got to run with it - Spotify style. 

Everything would have been perfect if it wasn’t for my own health. 

At the age of 27, when the project was finished, I just couldn’t get out of bed. I had burned out and was left a wreck. 

I absolutely loved my job & the company, but I had no idea how to take care of myself.

The recovery took many years but eventually, it led me to what I do today. For this, I am incredibly grateful. 

I decided to share my story, to help others not end up where I did, or seek support, for themselves, a colleague, or a loved one if they can relate.

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Do you wish you had a superpower to use in any situation of overwhelm, stress, chaos, or uncertainty? I have good news for you. There is such a thing. 

Meditation is a super powerful tool, and science is proving time and time again, its positive effects on mental and physical health.

And yet, so many are struggling to make it a daily practice.

Why is that?

Because of misconceptions, beliefs, fears, and blocks.

In the previous episode, nr 16, Astrid Gyllenkrok Kristensen was a guest on the show. 

She’s the CEO and co-founder of the FemTech startup LEIA Health and she shared some of her tips and tricks on how to stay healthy and sane in the stressful world of being a business owner and mum of three.

She mentioned that practicing meditation was the most important hack and that it made a massive difference in her life.

So I decided to dedicate this episode to explaining what meditation actually does to your brain and exploring the misconceptions and blocks many women have about it.

The intention of this episode is not to overwhelm you with more to-dos and make you feel bad about yourself for not doing things that are good for you.

It’s rather about raising knowledge around tools available to reduce the feelings of overwhelm and mental fatigue and make you see things about yourself that you were not aware of. Just like a coach is supposed to do :)

Find the show notes and other resources at sofiavoncelsing.com/podcast/17

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Astrid Gyllenkrok Kristensen is a badass woman leader, CEO, and Co-Founder of LEIA Health, a Swedish FemTech startup. 

She has been named Female Entrepreneur of the Year in Sweden and LEIA Health has been named one of Europe’s hottest startups by both Sifted and Wired. LEIA Health is on a mission to reinvent postpartum and parental health for the digital age. 

As a mother of three, Astrid is passionate about female health and changing the narrative around parental health.

In this episode, we discussed how to stay sane and healthy in the stressful world of being a high-achieving leader and how to juggle all the responsibilities.

We also touched upon how she almost burned out and how she knows when to pull the break and manage her energy. Astrid is passionate about creating a sustainable work environment for herself and her team and shares her strategies for that, as well as how she works with her mindset, stress reduction and self-critical thoughts.

Astrid is an extraordinary human being and a source of inspiration and I hope you will enjoy listening.

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Find out more about the app LEIA Health here

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When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. 

How cool is that? 

This is because your thoughts become your reality.  And it’s something that you can use to your advantage! 

Today, we're diving deep into a subject that's the backbone of not only your career but also your overall sense of happiness and wellbeing: your mindset.

You know, Tony Robbins once said, 'Where your focus goes, your energy flows.' And I couldn't agree more.

In the high-stakes, high-pressure world of leadership, it's easy to focus on the to-do lists, the meetings, the endless emails, and of course, that glass ceiling.

But what if I told you that by shifting your focus inward, and looking at your mindset, you could experience a transformation that impacts every aspect of your life?

That’s how powerful this work is and we're going to explore how a simple shift in mindset can change the way you lead, live, and thrive.

Find the show notes and other resources at sofiavoncelsing.com/podcast/15

Other episodes mentioned:
Nr 1 - Is Your Inner Bitch Running the Show?

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Do you ever reflect on all the amazing things you do every day?

Or do you get stuck in the thoughts of not-enoughness and I could have, should have done this and that instead, and never feel satisfied with your accomplishments?

If you do the latter and forget about all the good stuff, you are not alone and then this episode is for you!

Because if you let this harsh inner bitch constantly talk you and your achievements down, it will affect both how you feel and how you show up.

To survive in the challenging environment of being a women leader, self-confidence is something that you can’t have enough of.

That’s why this episode is all about how you can boost your confidence and build mental muscles so you can feel more powerful, and as a bonus, the world can get more of you and your talents! 

Find the show notes and other resources at sofiavoncelsing.com/podcast/14

Sign up for the Badass Women Leaders' Lunch Club on September 21, 2023 in Stockholm

Other episodes mentioned:
Nr 1 - Is Your Inner Bitch Running the Show?
Nr 5 - What is Your Zone of Genius as a Woman Leader?
Nr 11 - The Secrets to Building Successful Habits That Lasts

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Your brain is the most important tool you have. Are you taking care of it?

Chronic stress affects your cognition, which is basically how you think, perceive, remember, and decide.

I know that you are awesome at getting things done and tend to keep a high pace in your life.

And I’m pretty sure that you have also had those days when you just can’t remember where you put your keys, or when that important meeting is, even though you’ve checked your calendar like three times?

Maybe you've even walked into a room and forgotten why you are there or keep on jumping from one task to another, not being able to focus for more than a few seconds.

That's not just being 'busy'. That might be chronic stress talking.

This is the second part in the series of How to Know When to Pull the Brake, listing the cognitive symptoms of chronic stress.

Last week, I spoke about the physical and emotional symptoms, which are your body’s signals to slow down. Now, let’s zoom in on the signals from your brain. 

Other episodes mentioned: Episode 12 - How to Know When to Pull the Brake, Part 2 (Physical & Emotional Symptoms of Chronic Stress)

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