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We were taught somewhere along the way that the outside world holds our inner happiness. So, if fulfillment and peace aren’t from the next big project, the next promotion, or the bigger house, where is it? The conscious achiever podcast helps answer this question. The Conscious Achiever is a leadership and mindset podcast that reframes how we think about achievement. Inviting listeners to create conscious cultures in business, life, and the world, we explore how to live fully engaged, lead with integrity and authenticity, disrupt systems, push boundaries and own our unique leadership styles. Your host is Ghada Khalifeh.
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Do you ever find yourself reacting more intensely than needed? Perhaps you're constantly on edge, even when things are calm. A simple question from your team triggers annoyance. Your child's interruption during a work call makes you want to scream. You'd rather climb the stairs than make small talk in the elevator. If this sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Today, we're diving into the science behind feeling easily overwhelmed and triggered, understanding your energetic capacity, and—m...
What does it really mean to be authentic as a leader? Authenticity in leadership is often misunderstood—some see it as unwavering consistency, while others fear that being fully themselves could undermine their credibility. But what if authenticity is about adapting while staying true to your values? What if it about evolving with intention? Today, we’re diving deep into these questions with Aries Yeo, a former banking executive turned ICF-certified coach, specializing in helping women leader...
What if leadership wasn't about pushing harder, but aligning deeper? What if it was about doing what feels aligned rather than doing more? Today's conversation will transform how you think about success, boundaries, and what it really means to lead with purpose. In this episode of The Conscious Achiever, we dive deep into the world of values-driven leadership with MaryBeth Hyland, a bestselling author, coach, and values expert. As a certified mediator and mindfulness instructor, she transform...
Have you ever experienced a moment where your reaction to a situation left you pondering ?Perhaps you snapped at a coworker over a minor issue or found yourself unexpectedly moved by advertisement. These situations serve as clues, offering us to look within and ask, "What caused that reaction?This is the essence of self-awareness – the cornerstone of understanding our thoughts, emotions, and actions. In today's episode, Join me and Dr. Hatem Goucha as we explore layers of self-awareness and ...
Why do some people continue to push themselves to breaking point? Why do they feel exhausted and anxious, and constantly berate themselves for "not doing enough"? These are key signs of burnout and perfectionism. In this episode, I’m in conversation with expert Vassia Sarantopoulou about the internal, perfectionistic voice of and how it manifests in our personal and professional lives. According to Vassia, the goal is not to eradicate perfectionism. Instead, we need to distinguish between ...
In this episode, we discuss how to navigate our saboteurs. This episode is part of a series on self-sabotage, which is designed to help with something we all struggle with: the inner judge that sabotages our progress. We cover why our saboteurs matter, questions to ask ourselves when we notice our saboteurs in action, strategies to recognize the judge and other saboteurs, and finally, strategies to help us move beyond them and make decisions from a compassionate place. → Listen in to hear a...
In today's fast-paced work environment, emotions can easily get the better of us, especially during times of uncertainty. In these moments, we may say or do things that we later regret. Many clients ask me how to regulate emotions in the workplace to avoid conflicts and create a more positive and productive work environment. To address this common question, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Hatem Goucha as our special guest. An esteemed expert in the field of emotional regulation and workplace ...
When describing leadership superpowers, words like "influential," "fierce," "inspirational" and "powerful" might come to mind, but "empathetic" is often overlooked. However, leaders are starting to recognize the importance of understanding their employees' feelings and external issues that may impact their work. This requires a critical skill: empathy. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Leanne Butterworth, joining us to explore the super power of empathy in the workplace. Leanne w...
I have always been fascinated by the work of IFS and find myself using the language without realizing that it is IFS. We all have different parts inside of us, and this is normal. To heal and grow, we must repair our relationship with all of our parts. I was thrilled to meet our guest Lucy Orton, who spoke about Internal Family Systems (IFS) in a clear and digestible way. I just had to have her on the podcast, and I am so thankful that she was open to it. In today's episode, we explore the...
Impostor Syndrome is a common feeling among high achievers where they worry about being exposed as a fraud. They translate every error, mistake, or experience of not knowing as evidence of being a fake. Around 70% of people have experienced Impostor Syndrome at some point in their lives. This frequently results in individuals feeling the need to cover up and overwork in order to gain approval from others and a sense of security, ultimately leading to burnout and a lack of balance. In this epi...
In part four of this five-episode series, we focus on the different types of saboteurs. The aim of this series is to shed light on something we all struggle with: the inner judge that sabotages our progress. In this episode, we explore three types of saboteurs: the hyper-achiever, the hyper-vigilant, and the hyper-rational. We discuss what they say, how they approach time management and feedback, their blind spots, and their deepest fears. While each saboteur has good qualities, too much achi...
The purpose of this episode series is to provide a better understanding of the 9 types of mental saboteurs, and educate viewers on a topic that affects all of us: the inner critic and inner judge inside of us that sabotages our progress. So this week, we are going to talk about the pleaser, the avoider, and the victim. I walk you through each and every one of these saboteurs and how they impact you. This episode gives you a lens through which to understand how your inner critic is communicati...
The purpose of this episode series is to provide a better understanding of the 9 types of mental saboteurs, and educate viewers on a topic that affects all of us: the inner critic and inner judge inside of us that sabotages our progress. In this episode, I will start by discussing the first three saboteurs that go hand in hand: the restless, the stickler, and the controller. I walk you through each and every one of these saboteurs and how they impact you. This episode gives you a lens through...
It can be tough enough to manage your own stress. But how can you, as a manager, help the members of your team handle their feelings of stress, burnout, or disengagement? What can you do to help your team, post the pandemic and as we head into the unknown with the economy? Today on the show, we’re excited to have Elliot Ng, he is going to share his experience and advice on how to manage your team’s anxiety. Elliot is a digital executive and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) focus...
If you are an overachiever who feels anxious, exhausted, and self-critical, you may be experiencing role conflicts. On today’s episode, Our guest expert April Boyd addresses the challenge of trying to be a good employee, a good mom, and a good friend all at the same time, and how to navigate through it all by looking at how the pieces add up to the whole of your life. April is a psychotherapist, a coach, and the host of the show, “Is it Them or Is it Me?” Podcast. She helps women and couple...
Timelines are shorter, expectations are higher, and quick wins are attractive in the world of overachievers, fast movers, and doers …And yet… moving too fast has its downsides. So, what does it mean to bring attention to your pace as a leader? What impact might slowing down and pausing have on your team and their effectiveness? On this episode our guest Dianne Nelson shares lessons she's learned as an overachiever leader and what it means to foster a slowdown mindset in businesses. Diane is...
It has become obvious that well-being positively impacts our performance. It isn't just an ingredient, but rather the foundation of sustainable high performance. In this episode, our guest Nina de Sausmarez describes the links between performance and well-being as well as her story of becoming a high performer. Nina has turned her passion for coaching into her mission in just over 3 short years. Leaving home at 16 and fending for herself has been the foundation of her strength and resilience ...
It's easy to get caught up on the path of Achievement. Before we know it, we become hyper-achiever who wants to achieve more and more without ever reaching the satisfaction that accompanies achievement. I work with high achievers who set the bar so high they can't even see their own achievements, much less how to achieve what they really want. I help them get out of their own ways, identify their saboteur, learn how to change their behaviors so they can do less and accomplish more, and feel ...
When you think about your career and future, do you see limitless opportunities or multiple barriers? On this week’s episode, our guest Dr Nebila Dhieb talks through developing an abundance mindset and how it contributes to our success and financial freedom. She explores beliefs and shed some of the scarcity mindset that all of us experience sometimes, and explains how an abundance mindset can open doors in our career. Through her company Transformative Consulting, Dr. Nebila Dhieb prov...
So many people hate their jobs or are thinking about leaving work. They blame it on the leadership, their boss, their colleagues, or the economy. On this week’s episode, my guest Ann Zimmerman explores how their overall relationship with work may be the problem, not the job itself, and shares steps on how to Create a Healthy Relationship with work. Ann is a certified professional coach based in the US. She specializes in partnering with people who feel exhausted and overwhelmed from constan...
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