Syncing Work Cycles and Rhythms: A Blueprint for Dodging Burnout

Do you find yourself constantly in motion, striving to accomplish more and more, with the belief that completing just one more task will bring relief or solve all challenges? If so, you're not alone. Many professionals are ensnared in unsustainable and often toxic productivity cycles.

During this call, Chelsea will delve into:


✅ Examination of prevailing productivity patterns and behaviors.

✅ Introduction of a transformative productivity cycle.

✅ Exploration of how transitioning to this new paradigm can cultivate heightened energy, creativity, resilience, and passion in your work endeavors.


 
 

Additional Resources

“How Woman Can Use Monthly Periods As A Productivity Tool” - Explore the female hormonal cycle and how you can use it to your advantage as you navigate work productivity.

‘Ano Lani: ‘Año Honua by Kahu Wendell Kalanikapuaenui Silva - This book provides a look into the Hawaiian Lunar Calendar and introduces you to a new way of looking at cycles and their affects on the human world.

"How to Gain Control of Your Free Time" by Laura Vanderkam: In this TED Talk, Vanderkam discusses how to manage time effectively and make choices that align with your values, rather than just trying to do more.

"What is Toxic Productivity & How to Break Free" by Natalia Rossingol - The article from Runn discusses toxic productivity as an excessive focus on constant work at the expense of well-being, explaining its risks and offering strategies like setting boundaries and prioritizing tasks to maintain a healthy work-life balance and avoid burnout.

"Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" by Greg McKeown - This book emphasizes focusing on what is essential and eliminating the non-essential to improve productivity and lead a more purposeful life.

"The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal" by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz - This book focuses on managing energy to enhance productivity and overall well-being.

Gratitude’s Powerful Impact on Your Work, Health and Well-Being

Deepti Gandhi, MD
Board Certified Family Medicine
Master Certified Physician Development Coach™

As a practicing physician for almost two decades, I have had the experience of working in a large managed care setting as well as in private practice. In the past, I too struggled with exhaustion, disillusionment, burnout and making time for self-care. I often felt over-extended at work and home. I constantly worried about my ability to be a present parent. It was ultimately my practice of gratitude journaling that led to much-needed inner work, self-awareness, and a transformation in my life.

As a physician treating patients, a human being, and curious observer of life, I am reminded daily that mindset is integral to health and well-being. My journey has inspired me to empower others in gaining clarity on their true purpose and developing the action steps needed to design a life aligned with it. I am very excited and honored to be of service to physicians, entrepreneurs and organizations seeking growth and development.

 
 

Additional Resources


Thanks! How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier by Dr. Robert A. Emmons - Delve into the science-backed benefits of gratitude (Book)

The Gratitude Diaries by Janice Kaplan, This podcast specifically focuses on gratitude and its effects on everyday life (Podcast)

Want to be happy? Be grateful by David Steindl-Rast - Learn how gratitude leads to true happiness (TED Talk)

The Mental Health Benefits of Gratitude by Nicole McDermott - Highlights the research-backed benefits of practicing gratitude. (Article: Forbes)

The Neuroscience of Gratitude and Effects on the Brain by Madhuleena Roy Chowdhury - Explains how gratitude affects our brain and overall health. (Article: Positive Psychology)

How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain by Joshua Brown & Joel Wong - Discusses the psychological and neurological effects of gratitude practice. (Article: Greater Good Magazine)

Transforming the Voice of Your Inner Critic

Everyone has an inner critic. You get to decide how important of a role it plays in your life. During this call you'll learn to navigate the negative voice in your head in order to jump start your ability to better set boundaries, take risks, try new things, and share your needs and wants - all elements which are crucial to a fulfilling and successful career (and life).

During this call, Chelsea will cover:

✅ Spotting sneaky ways your inner critic rears its head into professional scenarios
✅ Shining the light on your inner guide and connecting deeper to it
✅ Tools to bridge the gap between your true intentions and the limitations/pressures imposed by self-doubt

 
 

Additional Resources

Mastering Your Inner Critic and 7 Other High Hurdles to Advancement by Susan Brady - This book offers first-hand advice for scaling the hurdles that prevent you from controlling that little voice. (Book)

Better Days: Taming Your Inner Critic by Neal Allen - In this book, Allen examines a critical aspect of the human psyche that often gets ignored - the superego. (Book)

To Defeat Your Inner Critic, Bring Your Inner Champion Out To Play by Sohee Jun - This article offers some tools to help you untangle yourself from the harsh ugliness that is the inner critic. (Article: Forbes)

Find Out Which Inner Critic Is Holding You Back And How To Subdue It by Shade Zahrai - This article introduces you to the five main critics and how to face each. (Article: Forbes)

How To Make Friends With Your Inner Critic by Lakeasha Sullivan - This article offers tips to quiet the harsh, judging inner voice. (Article: Washington Post)

Make Peace with Your Inner Critic with Tara Mohr - This podcast explains how to deal with self-doubt. (Podcast: Harvard Business Review)

Speaking Confidently When Put on the Spot

At some point at work, we’ve all likely experienced feeling anxious, ill-equipped, or off-kilter or when having to give a spur-of-the-moment answer or when expected to speak on the fly.

In this session called Speaking Confidently When Put on the Spot, Cecilia shared ideas to help you feel more comfortable responding and communicating in the moment, regardless of how prepared or eloquent you think you are.

Based on Matt Abrahams’ book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter, this session taught us that there is no right or wrong way to communicate. You’ll learn ideas on how to focus more on practice and preparation to help reduce stress and feel more confident when speaking spontaneously in front of others.

You’ll hear from Cecilia about:

✅ Secrets to Effective Communication
✅ Reframing Speaking Anxiety
✅ Getting Comfortable with Spontaneity

 
 

Additional Resources

How To Shine When You’re Put On The Spot by Matt Abrahams - This article suggests key strategies to successfully master the art of spontaneous speaking. (Article: Harvard Business Review)

Mastering Spontaneous Communication: Strategies for Speaking with Confidence by Kwame Christian - This article highlights practical advice for effectively managing spontaneous conversations. (Article: Forbes)

Expert Tips to Master The Art of 'Spontaneous Speaking' by Rodger Dean Duncan - This article shares tips and techniques to conquer spontaneous speaking. (Article: Forbes)

Be Better At Spontaneous Speaking by Matt Abrahams - This article offers some tools to prepare you to be ready for off-the-cuff conversations. (Article: Stanford Graduate School of Business)

Think Fast, Talk Smart with Matt Abrahams - This podcast provides the tools, techniques, and best practices to help you communicate more effectively. (Podcast)

EMPOWERSHIP Kick-Off + One Mindset Shift for 2024

This kick-off call shared everything you need to know about this year's program - logistics, calls, resources, PLUS we taught a lesson you don't want to miss - One Mind Shift that is Guaranteed to Bring More Power, Choice, and Joy into your 2024.

During this call, you’ll gain a clear understanding of what's to come in Empowership in 2024, highlighting what's new or changed for both new folks and our returning members.

Reflection Pitfalls: Improving How You Look Back to Boost How You Move Forward

This month’s call is on the topic of Reflection Pitfalls: Improving How You Look Back to Boost How You Move Forward. Cecilia will share new ideas on how to reflect on 2023 in a way that serves your growth and optimism for the new year ahead.

The end of a year is a great time to reflect and a lot of people are doing so in a way that doesn’t serve them. On this call, we’ll learn common habits and pitfalls that you might be doing and gain new ways to extract lessons and learnings to better impact 2024.

We'll cover:
✅ 3 Common Reflection Practices and Why They May Not Work
✅ A New Model to Review Your Year
✅ Tips to Impact Your Work and Life in 2024

Additional Resources

"The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle - This book explores the importance of living in the present moment and the impact of reflection on personal growth. (Book)

"Atomic Habits" by James Clear - While not about reflection per se, it provides insights into building positive habits, which often involves reflection on one's behaviors. (Book)

"Making a New Year's Resolution? Don't Go to War With Yourself." Interview from The Atlantic discussing resilient goals and how "the difference between not doing anything at all and doing 10 minutes a few times a week is absolute." (Article)

"Stop Being So Hard on Yourself" from Harvard Business Review discussing how you can take a more balanced, emotionally equanimous approach to your performance. (Article)

"The Power of Mindfulness: What You Practice Grows Stronger" by Shauna Shapiro. Shauna Shapiro discusses the transformative power of mindfulness and how it can enhance self-reflection. (TED Talk)

Navigating Personal Hardships At Work (Yours and Those of Others)

This month’s call is with Christie Bishop, an Advertising & Marketing Executive, and host of the podcast, “What Nobody Tells Us.” Prior to starting her own Marketing Strategy consultancy firm in 2021, Christie spent nearly two decades in Executive roles leading North American and Global Strategic Planning teams both at agencies and in-house.

At home, Christie was (and continues to be) the primary caregiver for her husband, Bryan, through his ongoing treatment for brain cancer. During this call, we'll dive into how Christie's experiences have helped her support not only herself, but also her teams, colleagues and direct reports through personal hardships of their own. These tips are especially important, given they apply to personal situations that a lot of employees often hide from others.”

We'll cover:
What Personal Hardships are and the Impact They Can Have at WorkTools & Tips to Navigate Personal Hardship as:

✅ An Individual Employee (yourself)

✅ A Manager or Leader supporting a direct report or colleague

✅ A Colleague Supporting Another Colleague

Additional Resources

"How To Handle Personal Issues in the Workplace (Plus Tips)" (Indeed)

"What to Do When a Personal Crisis Is Hurting Your Professional Life" (Harvard Business Review)

”How to Keep Working During Personal Hardship” (Forbes)

Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant - This book discusses how to navigate personal hardships, including grief and loss, and find resilience and happiness.

The Tim Ferris Show (Podcast)

Moving from Conflict to Collaboration

During this call, Cecilia will teach the topic of Moving From Conflict to Collaboration. In this session, you'll learn about the dynamics of conflict and ways to better embrace our role in the situation and, ultimately, how to get to better collaboration at work.

You'll gain tools and messaging to better approach and solve situations where changes, personalities, or problems may cause things to get sticky.

✅  The Conflict Dynamic That Impedes Us at Work
✅  Steps to De-Escalate & Reduce Conflict
✅  A New View on Collaboration