https://www.sherylkline.com/blog/developing-resilience-when-it-s-time-to-rise-with-anne-pao

In this insightful episode, I had the pleasure of connecting with Anne Pao, CEO and founder of Ignite Consulting, to explore resilience and the critical role of self-care in leadership. Anne shares her journey from a challenging childhood to a successful corporate career, emphasizing the importance of taking pauses to recharge.

Anne dives into the necessity of integrating self-care routines, the power of sleep, and redefining productivity to include rest. Her experiences offer valuable lessons for female leaders on sustaining resilience and achieving long-term success by prioritizing well-being and trusting oneself.

Key Takeaways

Introduction to Resilience (00:00:01)

The importance of resilience, especially in Q4.

Running Away Decision (00:04:02)

At 12, Anne considers running away but chooses to focus on academics instead, demonstrating resilience.

Burnout and Recovery (00:10:36)

Anne shares her experience with burnout during the pandemic and the importance of taking a break for self-care.

Trusting Yourself (00:15:22)

Anne discusses the importance of self-trust in making decisions, especially regarding taking a pause.

Finding Your Reset (00:22:44)

Anne shares her personal reset activities, emphasizing the need for a routine to clear the mind.

The Importance of Sleep (00:24:43)

Highlighting sleep’s role in growth and mental capability, encouraging better sleep habits.

Adding Social Accountability (00:25:06)

Incorporating social accountability to enhance commitment to self-care routines is key.

If you’d like to connect to discuss how I can help you or your team with coaching, speaking, or about early access to my upcoming book due out just prior to IDW 2025, let’s talk soon!

To your next level of success and joy,

Sheryl

https://www.sherylkline.com/blog/being-an-executive-and-being-happy-with-larissa-thomas

I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Larissa Thomas, Vice President of Talent and Effectiveness at Electronic Arts.

We dive right into career fulfillment, emphasizing the importance of defining personal happiness and success.

Larissa shares her journey, highlighting struggles with confidence and societal pressures. She underscores the necessity of self-care and resetting to achieve mental clarity.

We also touch on cultivating happiness, setting realistic expectations, and focusing on personal growth.

I hope this episode inspires you, as a fearless female leader, to take charge of your career, prioritize well-being, and redefine success on your own terms.

Key Takeaways:

Defining Personal Success (00:03:28)

Larissa discusses the importance of defining her own version of success rather than following corporate norms.

Crafting a Career Change Plan (00:08:15)

Larissa details her process of planning a career change, focusing on strengths and desired work environments.

Controlling What You Can (00:15:34)

Larissa highlights the importance of focusing on controllable aspects of her career and reflecting on accomplishments.

Divorcing the Need for Validation (00:18:15)

Larissa shares her journey of breaking free from seeking validation in the corporate world, enhancing her self-worth.

Reframing Happiness (00:23:29)

She advises listeners to redefine happiness as an active pursuit rather than a passive state.

Visualization Techniques (00:26:05)

Larissa compares career visualization to Olympic training, highlighting its role in achieving clarity and success.

If you’d like to connect to discuss how I can help you or your team with coaching, speaking, or about early access to my upcoming book due out just prior to IDW 2025, let’s talk soon!

To your next level of success and joy,

Sheryl

https://www.sherylkline.com/blog/competency-architecture-for-high-performing-teams-to-avoid-burnout-and-attrition

I am honored to share this conversation with you that I had with Chrissy Medeck, Senior Vice President at B.O.K Financial, about combating workplace burnout and attrition through competency architecture.

Chrissy shares her leadership journey and introduces competency architecture as a framework to help employees identify necessary skills, behaviors, and knowledge for success.

Emphasizing strengths-based development, Chrissy advocates for clear career pathways and recognizing transferable skills. Our discussion highlights the importance of integrating competency architecture into organizational culture to enhance employee well-being, engagement, and productivity, ultimately fostering a more resilient and successful workforce.

Key Takeaways

Addressing Imposter Syndrome (00:04:29)
Exploration of how awareness and support can help combat feelings of inadequacy, particularly in women.

Challenges of Burnout and Attrition (00:06:23)
The speakers discuss the widespread issue of burnout and attrition in the corporate environment.

Understanding Competency Architecture (00:08:34)
Chrissy explains the concept of competency architecture and its relevance for career development.

Benefits of Competency Architecture (00:09:58)
Discussion on how organizations can use competency architecture to clarify success pathways for employees.

Focus on Strengths (00:15:01)
The significance of strengths-based coaching and feedback in employee development and career growth.

Competency in Sustainable High Performance (00:21:07)
Discussion on the need for employees to develop competencies for sustainable work-life balance and well-being.

If you’d like to connect to discuss how I can help you or your team, let’s talk soon!

To your next level of success and joy,

Sheryl