What It Means To Be Well Rachael Bonetti

In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, we delve into the personal journey of becoming a caregiver for an elderly family member who is living with Parkinson's disease.
We explore the challenges and emotions that come with this responsibility, emphasising the need for open conversations about health and care before reaching this juncture.
You'll hear insights on supporting elderly individuals through medical appointments, the importance of self-care for caregivers, and practical tips for seeking local resources and aids.
Join me to understand the complexities of adult caregiving and how we can foster an inclusive work environment for those with caring responsibilities.
Your compassionate support can make a world of difference.
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In a world where answers seem just a click away, it's easy to feel off balance when faced with uncertainty. In this bite sized episode, we explore the power of leaning into the unknown.
Discover how great leaders navigate change with grace, and why embracing ambiguity can lead to powerful self-discovery.
Learn why radical self-trust and self-compassion can revolutionise your approach to life and work.
Find out how letting go of the need for all the answers can lead to surprising and fulfilling outcomes.
You’ll hear tips and insights on:
The lessons leaders can teach us about navigating ambiguity How tuning in to our instincts helps us to move forward Why paralysis by analysis is hurting our creativity, productivity and growth The common problems executive assistant clients face in their careers relating to ambiguity The advice that created ultimate freedom for Rachael in her  career and life If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review or rating. Your feedback means the world to us! See you in a fortnight for more inspiring insights.
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In this impromptu, bite size episode Rachael shares how she uses returning to intentions as a compass to keep her connected to her purpose, values and mission. She talks about the unexpected ways her personal passions bled into her work, creating imapct in ways she hadn't anticipated.
You'll also hear:
How yoga changed her life, connecting her more deeply to her purpose than ever before How heart-led teachers that honour yoga's roots helped her re-discover her authenticity How the yoga lessons from the mat carried into her work, making her a better assistant and colleague How we all have the ability to become a cultural beacon at work, shaping culture through the way we show up Why considering how others experience us can make an impact at work How she wants her forthcoming book to support her community and readers An invitation for this episode to help reconnect you to your inner compass too If you enjoyed this episode please consider sharing with someone who could benefit too, rating and following the show.
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In this short and sweet solo episode Rachael shares the behind the scenes of her recent elopement. It's a refelctive episode that explores the pressure we can all feel to live up to what others want for us and why living our lives on our terms is essential for happiness. 
In this very personal episode you'll hear:
The internal tug of war of whether to do what everyone else wanted for them, or to follow what she and Rob really wanted to do Why she ultimately chose to sneak off to get married, vs a bigger wedding How the day unfolded (including the bits they're not proud of) How Rachael overcame the need to meet the expectations of others  Breaking every wedding tradition  Having no regrets How loved ones took the news, and how Rachael managed her own feelings from their reactions If you've found yourself in people pleasing mode, or are on the cusp of a big life decision this episode will help you find your way back to your authenticity.
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Take a peep at Rachael's favourite wedding photo here
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Visit the website to see current ways to work with Rachael including:
speaking engagements on career success, mindset and wellbeing bespoke conferences and strategy days courses masterclasses and workshops free training and resources to support the assistant community corporate consulting to the reate ease and flow in organisations that allows everyone to achieve high performance without burnout

In this episode Rachael shares her story from moving from a career being behind the scenes supporting the success of others, to stepping into the spotlight and out of the shadows as a business owner.
It's a personal and honest reflection on the importance of learning to trust ourselves,  a reminder to always keep a focus on 'us' in some way in our careers, and why getting out of our own way can sometimes be the hardest thing to do.
Rachael explores:
Breaking the mold - both the ones we and others place us in How to create inner steadiness in times of doubt The magic in embracing possibilities without being sure of an end result What she's learned about disregarding the rule book and doing things in an unconventional way  How her business came to be, and how it nearly didn't The challenges and blocks she had to overcome on a personal level to create her own version of business success The event that took the wind out of her sails and had her considering closing her business within weeks of openeing Why we should be discerning about the advice we take from others, how the support of coaches can sometimes be more harmful than helpful How she came to realise her career experience was an apprenticeship in Business Management and why she trains assistants all over the world to regard their experience as this too and it's a peep behind the veil of the assistant world with its unique challenges  Whether you're a business owner or and employee, you'll relate to the pain points she shares and benefit from the wisdom about the ways we can suprise about ourselves when we least expect it.  
Show Notes
If you're an assistant and you'd love to feel empowered, stand out as talent and not a resource or discover how to think like an executive and approach your work strategically, come and join us inside The Elite EA Academy. Offered as public intakes or on-demand for full teams, this course has supported assistants all over the world unlock their full potential.
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To kick off season three Rachael shares a behind the scenes peep of her intense corporate career as an Executive Assistant supporting Chairs and CEOs.  A consistent high performer throughout her 27 year career as an assistant, appearances were deceptive. She was not thriving and nor were many of the leaders she worked closely with.
In this frank and honest episode she goes deep into the contributing factors that led to her experiencing burnout: an imbalance of masculine and feminine energy and the ways of working that make balance impossible. 
Regardless of your profession, if your work is intense, if you find yourself frequently under pressure and managing stress you don’t want to miss this episode where you’ll hear practical advice to support you to:
Recognise the red flags that signal you’re out of balance How to get back to a healthy baseline of stress and pressure management Why existing in a state of ‘push’ and ‘go’ creates the conditions for burnout, low productivity and dissatisfaction at work How we can all shape culture at work through the way we show up The practical ways we can all seek to restore balance and; What shifts in our world when do Need support to thrive at work?  Here are the current ways to work together:
Masterclasses for full teams on a range of topics to support career success, mindset and wellbeing. Bespoke conferences for organisations The Elite EA Academy, supporting you to work smarter, thrive and unlock your full potential. Available to full teams or in a public intake. Private mentoring strategy sessions Key note speaking at conferences and events  
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References:
The Creative Act, Rick Rubin