151: Merideth Mehlberg on Simplification, Imperfect Action, and Evolution for a Sustainable Year

Overview

At the beginning of the year, it can feel like we have to go all-in right away toward our goals. But it’s important, maybe even essential, to pace ourselves.

Which is why I’m treating February as the beginning of the year, and continuing to have conversations about how we can optimize our work for more personal success, satisfaction, and sustainability.

Today, Merideth Mehlberg returns to dive into how we can optimize our work, not with a full steam ahead press, but by  stepping into our own knowing, listening to our bodies, simplifying, and embracing ease, experimentation, and evolution. It’s a more sustainable approach to start the year.

More About Our Guest

Master coach and facilitator Merideth Mehlberg helps high-performing leaders cut through complexity, recognize success patterns, and build fulfilling careers. She works with corporate and startup executives to navigate career decisions and leadership challenges. Known for her clarity and insight, Merideth empowers leaders to step into their next chapter with confidence, whether in-seat or beyond. In addition to coaching, she facilitates executive cohorts for UCLA Anderson’s CEO Forum and Chief. Her book, "Your Finest Work: Career Fulfillment in a Complicated World,” was released in 2023 and is on the recommended reading list for company career transition programs. She holds a BA from UC Berkeley, a Master Coach Credential from the International Coach Federation, and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and two children.

Listen to the full episode to hear:

  • How to combat overwhelm when setting goals and planning for your year

  • Connecting with one's body for improved mental wellness

  • How to embrace imperfect actions and experimentation

  • Reframing missteps

  • How playfulness and simplicity helps us evolve

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