Positively Leading Dr. Sarah Howling

As we hurtle towards the holiday season and 2023 comes to a close, it's not uncommon for many of us to feel the weight of exhaustion and stress with so many events in the school calendar. That’s before you even think about the amount of presents to buy and wrap, cooking the perfect Christmas dinner, or the expectations of spending time with family. 
 
The do-to list seems never-ending!
 
Think honestly, do you take the time out you need and deserve over the Christmas period to truly unwind and recharge? How do you typically handle the expectations and pressures that the holiday season brings?
 
In this episode I share seven powerful strategies for a restorative Christmas season. From setting effective boundaries to creating your personal restoration toolkit, these tips will help you keep calm and rejuvenate during the holidays. If you’re feeling the pre-Christmas frenzy already then this episode is for you!
 
Give yourself a Christmas present as a leader and in life more generally - prioritise your self-care and find ways to nourish yourself during your well-earned Christmas break. 
 
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and all the best for 2024! 
 
Dr. Sarah Howling
 
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What’s one thing that you’re grateful for today? Do you know your favourite ways to practise gratitude? Have you ever tried to cultivate gratitude within your team or organisation? 
 
Gratitude can transform and significantly impact our well-being, resilience and leadership. It really is a superpower in leadership and life!
 
In this episode, we’re exploring the core components of gratitude, the transformational impact that regularly practising gratitude has, and 7 super easy-to-implement strategies to get you started (or try something new) with your personal gratitude practice. There are also some practical ideas to help you develop gratitude within your team or organisation.
 
Tune in to discover the profound benefits of gratitude and how it can enhance both your personal and professional life.
 
I’m grateful that you have joined me for today’s episode. Keep on positively leading! 
 
Dr. Sarah Howling
 
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Have you ever felt like you don’t belong? Or had the feeling that everyone is so much smarter than you, or you’ll never be good enough to deserve something? Maybe you’re worried your colleagues are going to discover you’re a fraud?
If you answered yes to some or all of these, then you might be experiencing imposter syndrome, or, at the very least, an unhealthy dose of self-doubt. 
If so, you’re in good company because an estimated 70% of people experience these sorts of feelings at some point in their lives!
In today’s episode we’re taking a deep dive into imposter syndrome and how to overcome it. 
You’ll discover: 
What imposter syndrome is, what can trigger it, and the damaging impact it can have 
3 powerful strategies to overcome it.
Keep on positively leading! 
Dr. Sarah Howling
 
Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at:
Website: sarahhowling.comLI: @drsrahhowling
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Resources:
The book mentioned is: Ditching Imposter Syndrome by Clare Josa

Change can be challenging, whether it's on a personal or organisational level. But by understanding the inner workings of our brains, we can make small adjustments to the way we approach change and achieve better results. Neuroscience and behavioural psychology offer us new perspectives, allowing us to better understand people's motivations and how to effectively lead and engage individuals. It is not just about soft skills, but about scientifically proven strategies that can drive success.
In this practical and easy-to-implement episode, I'll be discussing why change is difficult and introducing the six change muscles that we can develop to navigate change better. I'll also provide insights into why these muscles are important and strategies to strengthen them.
Join me as we uncover the secrets to building change resilience and thriving in times of uncertainty. It's time to make those tiny tweaks that will transform your approach to change. 
So let's dive in and start Positively Leading our way through change. 
Dr. Sarah Howling
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Change is unavoidable - whether it’s in our professional or personal lives. It can be hard and can seem even harder when we haven’t asked for it, we don’t want it, and feel like we have limited control.
Fortunately, there are ways to get better at change, and that’s our focus in today’s episode as I share my 10 top tips to help you not only survive change, but thrive through the process. 
Tune in to discover how to navigate through uncertainty and embrace change with greater confidence and resilience.
Keep on Positively Leading,
Dr. Sarah Howling
 
Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at:
Website: sarahhowling.comLI: @drsrahhowling
IG: @leadwithdrsarahFB: @drsarahhowling
 
Resources:
The book mentioned is “How To Survive Change You Didn't Ask For: Bounce Back, Find Calm in Chaos, and Reinvent Yourself” by M. J. Ryan.

In this episode, I answer one of the most frequently asked questions: How can I manage my emotions in a difficult conversation?
If you’ve ever found yourself in the middle of a tough conversation with emotions running high, and you weren’t sure why or what to do about it (and well, let’s face it, haven’t we all?) then this episode is for you. 
Tune in to:
Understand the core reasons that make conversations challenging.
Learn how to prepare for courageous conversations.
Discover three effective strategies for managing emotions in the moment.
Keep on Positively Leading,
Dr. Sarah Howling
Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at:
Website: sarahhowling.comLI: @drsrahhowling
IG: @leadwithdrsarahFB: @drsarahhowling