In Ep. 142 of The Pausecast... It's all about the 3 steps to 10x your downtime - whether it's this weekend, a summer trip, or time to think. Have you ever found yourself anticipating joy and fun for an upcoming holiday trip, only to find yourself pre-occupied with thoughts or issues before jetting off? The entire trip seems like a blur and you realize you are no more rested or refreshed than before you left. Despite our best efforts, it is all too easy to feel shortchanged after a holiday, usually because we spend more time planning what to do ("see this", "visit that", "spend time with x") ve ..read more

Research tells us that cultivating a sense of calm and presence through breathwork, you can make better decisions, communicate more effectively, and lead with authenticity and compassion. Here's a few more research-backed benefits to know about the power of conscious breath: Stress Reduction: Significantly reduce stress levels by activating the body's relaxation response. This can lead to lower levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, and promote feelings of calmness and relaxation. Improved Mental Clarity: Enhance cognitive function and mental clarity. Research suggests that deep breathing te ..read more

In Ep. 140 of The Pausecast... - Join a Pause led by Jessica - Jessica's story and her "crisis of purpose" - How to take a long pause from work and feel even more purposeful - How Jessica's book, Reimaging Workplace Well-Being works for culture and purpose - The biggest 50th birthday gift Jessica gave herself in 2021 - The No. 1 Question to ask yourself if you're looking for feel more purposeful and better well-being, and how well-being usually doesn't address it - How to address what can come off as spiritual at work regardless of what you believe or your background - How to support purpose-d ..read more

In Ep. 139 of The Pausecast... - What and why you need to know about wEQ as a high EQ leader - The evolution of going from IQ to EQ to wEQ in the workplace, and why wEQ is necessary now more than ever in the business world. - How IQ doesn't cut it anymore as a corporate leader, period. - How EQ doesn't cut it anymore as a corporate leader, but wEQ does. - What systems thinking is, and how to think in terms of systems at work - What the function of a system is and how it has to do with wEQ - The impact you and your team can experience going from EQ to wEQ in the workplace. It's big! --- Send in ..read more

In Ep. 138 of the Pausecast, I delve into the common struggle of not staying focused as a corporate leader. In other words, stop chasing all the things, aka shiny objects. Are you constantly jumping from one task to the next, feeling overwhelmed by the myriad of distractions at work? I share insights on why we leaders tend to scatter our attention and offer practical strategies for regaining focus and clarity as the leaders we were born, and aspire to be! In this Ep. 138 of The Pausecast... - Discover the underlying fears that drive executive leaders to pursue "all the things" and learn how t ..read more

In Ep. 137 of The Pausecast... Join me in this meditative Breathwork Session - 33 minutes of intro, breathing and knowing I've got you and you've got you through the twists and turns of life! What gets to be here today? Our Breath Pattern I'll guide and lead you through: Halo active (inhale nose, exhale mouth audibly) Blow breath (shorter breath in and out thru mouth, snapping belly on the exhale) Halo active Blow breath Top hold Afterwards, notice what feels different for you, and if anything has shifted or change. It's so important to apply the practices that can make us more impactful, be ..read more

In Ep. 136 of The Pausecast... - Learn why Yoga Nidra is such a great go-to Pause - Lisa's story in the book, "Go!" which is part memoir, part career toolkit, part ethics - How Lisa made her career move from corporate to 'accidental entrepreneur' and founding Minor Guard - an app to prevent humantrafficking. - How Lisa's 2016 plunge into AI as an Intrapreneur at Intel has served her - Digital Device Pauses and what works best and the tech Lisa uses to help her family create rules around digital device pauses. - Why corporate leaders need to know the business value of AI - How to access Lisa's ..read more

Years ago, this topic scared the crap out of me because I couldn't imagine for the life of me how to show up at work and still show up as a very spiritually connected person at work. Today, I can look back and know that both of these qualities can co-exist and uplevel you as a leader - but we need to know we can show up this way - which is what this episode is all about! In this Ep. 135 of The Pausecast... - Know what a mystic is, and what it isn't - How to apply the same principles of a mystic as a corporate leader - How to step into your greatness and be an even better leader as a result of ..read more

Ever wonder what you're really telling yourself when you don't feel like learning something new, can't be bothered to develop yourself in some way? ? Tune in to Episode 134 of The Pausecast, because we're diving deep into some juicy topics! ?? We'll uncover those sneaky limiting beliefs that are holding you back from growth and success. ? But fear not! We've got the secret sauce to flip the script and transform your story. ?✨ Get ready to boost your awareness, presence, and unleash the brilliant leader within you! ?? Listen up, because it's time to shine and show the world what you're truly ..read more

Ever wonder what you're really telling yourself when you don't feel like learning something new, can't be bothered to develop yourself in some way? ? Tune in to Episode 134 of The Pausecast, because we're diving deep into some juicy topics! ?? We'll uncover those sneaky limiting beliefs that are holding you back from growth and success. ? But fear not! We've got the secret sauce to flip the script and transform your story. ?✨ Get ready to boost your awareness, presence, and unleash the brilliant leader within you! ?? Listen up, because it's time to shine and show the world what you're truly ..read more