How to Avoid Burnout with Clare Robinson

In a fast-paced world that glorifies the hustle, tuning into the body's intelligence is critical to maintain health and performance and ultimately show up as an authentic, energised leader.

Summary:

Clare Robinson, an executive coach and leadership program facilitator, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of managing energy to avoid burnout in the workplace. She explains that humans operate in 90-minute energy cycles called ultradian rhythms and emphasizes the need to take breaks and recharge throughout the day. Clare also highlights the importance of authenticity and emotional agility in leadership, encouraging leaders to embrace the full range of emotions and create a safe space for their teams to express themselves. She shares practical tips for managing energy and setting boundaries so that we can lead more effectively 

Key Takeaways:

• Humans operate in 90-minute energy cycles called ultradian rhythms.
• Taking regular breaks and recharging throughout the day is essential for maintaining energy and avoiding burnout.
• Authenticity and emotional agility are crucial for effective leadership.
• Leaders should create a safe space for their teams to express their emotions and provide support without trying to fix or solve their problems.
• Setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care is essential for maintaining energy and well-being.

Quotes:

• "We're all so much in our heads, pushing through, numbing out to what's going on in our bodies." - Clare Robinson
• "We cannot selectively numb our emotions. If we numb some of the emotions, we are numbing all of the emotions." - Clare Robinson
• "Emotional agility is about experiencing and expressing the full range of emotions." - Clare Robinson

A bit about Clare Robinson

Clare Robinson, an executive coach, and a leadership program facilitator, joins me to talk about reducing burnout by managing energy being a luminous leader at work.

Clare Robinson spent 15 years of his career as a strategy and business lead in a Marketing agency. With a high-pressure role, Clare found herself stuck in the hamster wheel of burnout. Eventually, she learned to manage her energy effectively, transforming her life and business today. Clare is the founder of Clarety Coaching, one of the leading executive coaching and leadership development businesses in the marketing services space. 

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Mentioned Resources:

Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299

Emotional Agility by Susan David: https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Agility-Unstuck-Embrace-Change/dp/1592409490

Dare to Lead by Brené Brown: https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Lead-Brave-Conversations-Hearts/dp/0399592520

Connect with Clare Robinson: 

Website: https://claretyinc.com/

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