Balance & Beyond Jo Stone

Ever wondered how breaking free from societal norms and investing in yourself can transform your life?Join me on a heartfelt journey as I celebrate my 45th birthday by sharing five invaluable lessons learned over the past five years. From overcoming the fear of spending on coaching and mentorship to rethinking the myth of perfect timing, I'll reveal how these insights have brought both personal and professional success. This episode promises to guide you toward navigating life's unpredictable...

Have you ever caught yourself in the mirror of comparison, where everyone else's life seems to shimmer brighter than your own? This episode peels back the curtain on that all-too-familiar stage where we play our harshest critics, comparing our blooper reels to everyone else's highlight reels. We dive into the heart of why we measure ourselves against others and how this can chip away at our happiness and sense of self-worth. With a focus on the subconscious patterns that keep us locked in thi...

Struggling to sign off on your own life's decisions without first seeking a nod of approval from others? It's time we unpack the invisible chains of seeking external permission that so many women, including myself, have felt shackled to. In our eye-opening conversation, we dissect the 'good girl syndrome' and the perfectionism that can smother our true identities and desires. I share my own transformative journey of breaking free from the need for validation and how trusting my intuition led ...

Discover the transformational strategies that redefine success for women in the workplace, specifically tailored for navigating today's high-pressure environment. We're cutting through the noise of increased workload expectations in a climate rife with high interest rates, inflation, and global uncertainty. Uncover how the seemingly benign 'time vampires' of social media, procrastination, and the pursuit of perfectionism are costing us dearly – burning both ends of the candle and leaving...

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment as we unlock the secrets to setting boundaries, essential for any woman teetering on the edge of burnout. If you've ever found yourself nodding 'yes' when you were screaming 'no' inside, this is the episode you can't afford to miss. We strip down the complexities of boundary-setting, revealing how these invisible lines can be your greatest ally in preserving your time, energy, and emotional well-being. It's more than learning to decline; i...

Are you feeling the squeeze of the modern workplace demands? You're not alone. Many women in 2024 are navigating a similar tightrope walk, trying to maintain a semblance of work-life balance amidst the chaos. Join us as we dissect the challenges of burnout in the workplace and arm you with strategies to reclaim your time and mental space. Learn the power of saying 'no', the finesse of delegation, and the absolute must of setting boundaries in our increasingly hybrid work environments. We’ll e...