Working Less, Playing More, and Living Life by Design with James R. Elliot

Episode Summary

In this transformative episode of The Stary on course Podcast, host Julie welcomes James R. Elliot, an exceptional business coach for natural health practitioners who specializes in leadership coaching for executives and entrepreneurs. This conversation delivers powerful career fulfillment strategies and high-performance coaching insights for listeners seeking to break free from the time-for-money trap and transform their approach to work and life.

James shares his journey from corporate burnout to entrepreneurial freedom, revealing the essential executive confidence building techniques that have helped his clients achieve unprecedented success. Whether you're looking for personal development for entrepreneurs or leadership clarity coaching, this episode provides actionable wisdom on how to build confidence as a leader while working less and playing more.

Perfect for CEOs, founders, and HR leadership development professionals, this conversation explores the success mindset coaching necessary to achieve career fulfillment while maintaining healthy boundaries. James delivers skill enhancement for professionals who want to escape burnout and create businesses that support their ideal lifestyle.

Key Takeaways

1. Enhance leadership capabilities by prioritizing effectiveness over hours worked
2. Deliberately shrink work hours to increase focus and productivity
3. Turn off notifications and create boundaries to protect your productive time
4. Regularly reflect on what's working and what needs to be eliminated
5. Master the art of networking and delegation to maximize your impact
6. Recognize when procrastination is costing you mental energy and peace
7. Develop a success mindset that values rest and play as productivity investments
8. Design your ideal life whether you're an entrepreneur or in a corporate setting
9. Achieve career fulfillment by aligning work with your authentic purpose
10. Don't postpone living – create a life you love now rather than waiting for retirement

About James R. Elliot

James R. Elliot is a business coach who helps natural health practitioners and coaches make more money while breaking free from the time-for-money trap. Through his coaching for high achievers approach, James helps clients overcome self-doubt and burnout to build thriving businesses while maintaining work-life balance. His philosophy focuses on leadership development for high achievers who want to enjoy more freedom while still achieving their business goals.

Connect with James

• LinkedIn: James R. Elliot

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About Julie Riga:

Learn More About Julie: Julie Riga

Julie Riga is a certified coach, trainer, speaker, and author with over 20 years of experience in the Pharma Industry. Julie's education is vast with studies that include business, communications, training, and executive coaching.

Julie started on this journey because she had a strong desire to pass on the knowledge and skills passed on to her by her father, Ennio Riga, an inspirational man who taught her how to keep going irrespective of the challenges that life may present you with.

Based in New Jersey, Julie has traveled the world supporting corporations, business leaders, and individuals on their journey of empowerment and growth.