5. On Managing Overwhelm & Radical Self-Care with Wade Brill
5. On Managing Overwhelm & Radical Self-Care with Wade Brill

Overview

I was thrilled to be joined by Wade Brill, a Mindfulness Coach, the Centered in the City podcast host, and Speaker who helps busy professionals experiencing stress and overwhelm be more present, productive and energized. Wade is really an inspiration and shared so much wisdom in our conversation. I couldn't stop asking questions!

Given Wade’s expertise, it’s not surprising that I wanted to speak with her about Sustainable Ambition and especially what I call the third pillar, Right Effort, which is about directing your energy so your work doesn’t unintentionally take over your life.

In our conversation, we cover how to deal with overwhelm, what to watch out for around burnout, her framework for radical self-care (a way for ambitious people to support themselves holistically), the power of managing our energy and self-regulation of our minds and bodies, and a lot more.

I hope you find the conversation as helpful and powerful as I did. It was so good to have you on Wade. Thank you!

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4. On Clarifying, Claiming, and Communicating Your Why with Rebecca Williams
4. On Clarifying, Claiming, and Communicating Your Why with Rebecca Williams

Overview

Rebecca Williams, Story Coach, Executive Communications Coach, and a Brand Storyteller, joins me to discuss the importance of clarifying your story, claiming it, and then speaking your why.

For me this conversation goes to the root of the first pillar of Sustainable Ambition, Right Success, and aligning to your own personal reward, defining success on your terms. In this conversation, Rebecca shares how painful it can be to not have clarity about your purpose, your why, and how it can be uncomfortable following a path that just isn’t you. As she says, “Trying to fit into someone else’s narrative doesn't work.” But then when you find that clarity—knowing your purpose, values, and your genius—everything starts to align.

She also shares the power of story and how being a good storyteller is important for all of us to connect with others in many situations. Most importantly, I love this insight Rebecca shares about how story can impact our own fulfillment: “We have to see a bigger story for ourselves if we want to live fulfilled, purpose-driven lives.”

It’s a great conversation. Appreciate your honest sharing and teaching, Rebecca. Thank you!

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3. On Curiosity, Learning, and Not Getting Locked In with Tim Galpin
3. On Curiosity, Learning, and Not Getting Locked In with Tim Galpin

Overview

In this episode, I’m joined by friend Tim Galpin who is currently Senior Lecturer of Strategy & Innovation and Academic Director of the MBA program at Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford. He also consults with Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies in the areas of strategy formulation and execution, M&A due diligence and integration, business restructuring, and organizational culture change. Tim has spent the majority of his career both in strategy consulting and in academia as a business professor.

I was interested in talking to Tim about his career trajectory, knowing it hasn’t been one note and that he transitioned to a new phase later in his career having an early vision for what he would do. What shows up as a subtle but important lesson is how we aren’t defined by where we start out or our early successes, or lack thereof. Tim is the first of his family to go to college. He almost failed out after one year, yet today teaches at Oxford, just two generations after one side of his family left the U.K. for the United States. The luck of a professor who mentored him also gave him inspiration for where he could take his career. Tim has an amazing success story, one fueled by the love of learning.

Through the sharing of his own experiences, we learn the importance of being curious, continually learning, and not getting yourself locked in to a lifestyle that limits your flexibility and options.

Thanks for sharing your career story and wisdom with us, Tim!

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2. On Building Better Work-Life Integration with Heather Ainsworth
2. On Building Better Work-Life Integration with Heather Ainsworth

Overview

In this conversation, I'm joined by Heather Ainsworth, my friend and the CEO and Founder of Workable Concept. Heather is an expert in helping organizations, individuals, and leaders create circumstances for caregivers to thrive in work and life.

Heather is one of the best people I know who has for me modeled what I think of as Sustainable Ambition. And, what I LOVE about this conversation with Heather is not only how open and vulnerable she is in what she shares and the wisdom that comes from that openness, but also the insight that you can play BIG in your career and command what you need from work on your terms to have Sustainable Ambition.

If you're seeking Sustainable Ambition and better work-life integration at any stage in your career, this is a conversation worth a listen. If you're just starting out, listen and learn from Heather's sage advice.

So great to be in conversation with you, Heather!

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1. On Starting Your Second Life Now with Geoff Tanner
1. On Starting Your Second Life Now with Geoff Tanner

Overview

As one of my first interviews on the Sustainable Ambition Podcast, I was thrilled to be joined by a friend and former client, Geoff Tanner, who is currently Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer at the J.M. Smucker Company. Not only is Geoff a successful marketer and growth-minded business leader and innovator, he's a present and wonderful father to his two children.

In this conversation we cover a lot of ground from starting one's second career sooner than you think to ruthless prioritization to the fact that people want to be led by genuine, authentic leaders who bring their whole selves to work. And, yes, I do ask him how he balances work and raising two young children.

I hope you find the conversation as helpful and insightful as I did. Thank you for being on, Geoff!

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