Balance & Beyond

How is striving for perfection secretly sabotaging your success? Join us as we unravel this mystery with the insightful Sabina on Balance and Beyond. In this heartfelt discussion, we dissect the heavy toll that perfectionism takes on ambitious women, turning a seemingly virtuous trait into a source of stress and dissatisfaction. Drawing inspiration from Brene Brown's metaphor of a "10-to...

Could your perfectionist tendencies be holding you back from real success and happiness? Join us on Balance and Beyond as we dive into the hidden world of perfectionism, exploring how it silently influences our daily lives and prevents us from reaching our full potential. By understanding the subtleties of perfectionist behavior—like hesitating to share ideas in meetings, endlessly reviewing work,...

What if the qualities that make great leaders have been right in front of us all along, but they're often overlooked? Discover how empathy, authenticity, and connection can transform your leadership journey as we explore a groundbreaking framework designed to help women unlock their full leadership potential. We'll guide you through identifying both admirable and undesirable leadership t...

What if the very independence you've prided yourself on is quietly sabotaging your happiness and success? Join us as we unravel the intricate web of fierce independence, especially among women, and its often hidden consequences. Drawing from personal experiences and real-life client stories, we examine how the "I can do it myself" mindset, while empowering, can lead to increased str...

Is mum guilt keeping you up at night? Imagine a world where you could redefine what it means to be a good mum based on your values, not society's outdated expectations. Join us on Balance and Beyond as we tackle the heavy burden of mum guilt with our insightful guest, Jaclyn. Together, we explore the relentless societal pressures that force mothers into a frantic cycle of justifying their cho...

What if your beliefs about money were actually the key to unlocking your financial success? Join us as we explore "The Energetics of Money," a transformative episode that challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding wealth. We redefine money as an exchange of value, shaped intricately by our beliefs and upbringing. This episode dives into how inherited money beliefs can uniquely impact...

Are you tired of feeling undervalued and underpaid? Discover the transformative power of believing in your own worth, and unlock the secret to achieving the financial success you deserve. In this episode, we unpack three pivotal reasons why many of us fail to earn what we’re truly worth, often leaving significant amounts on the table over our careers. Through compelling success stories from our co...

Do you struggle to focus and have found yourself wondering if you have ADHD? Join us on Balance and Beyond as we explore this question with our insightful cohost and Mindset Coach Sabina. This episode addresses the rising concerns about ADHD in women and whether societal pressures of multitasking and heavy mental loads might be contributing to the same symptoms. Gain valuable insights into how man...

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 perso...

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...

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...

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, pro...

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 l...

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...

Ever felt the weight of the world on your shoulders because you couldn't muster the word 'no'? You are far from alone. Welcome back to Balance and Beyond, where today's heart-to-heart peels back the layers of societal expectations that often leave ambitious women like us grappling with guilt and overcommitment. We're taking a hard look at the emotional turmoil behind being...

Have you ever stood at the crossroads of high performance and personal well-being, wondering which path to take? That's the heartbeat of our latest episode, where we welcome Brook Bishop, a trailblazer in personal development and operational mastery for profitability. Our walk down memory lane begins with the emblematic purple gown, marking the dawn of my entrepreneurial adventure and Brook&a...

Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads, torn between the comfort of cold hard facts and the whisper of your intuition? Join me as I recount my own evolution from a staunch executive to a spiritual seeker, finding that the embrace of 'woo'—those mystical, less tangible aspects of experience—can yield profound joy and success. This episode is a candid and vulnerable exploration of br...

When my husband's shoulder injury became an unexpected mirror for our own daughters' physical movements, it set us on a path of discovery about the profound ways in which our children reflect our behaviours and emotions. This episode uncovers the hidden threads connecting our well-being to that of our family, and how self-care extends beyond ourselves to those we love. Join us as we delv...

Have you ever felt the sting of self-criticism after failing to meet your own harsh discipline standards? Together with Jaclyn, we unravel a more compassionate approach to achieving your ambitions, one that replaces the rigidness of discipline with the nurturing power of devotion. Uncover a transformative way to pursue your goals that doesn't just allow for joy and sustainability, but activel...

Ever feel like you're running a marathon with no finish line in sight? That's how Jo felt before revolutionising her approach to time management, and she’s here to share the game-changing strategies that have given her back control of her clock. Our latest episode is a treasure trove for anyone looking to transform their daily grind into a well-oiled machine, whether you're a busine...

When love and business collide, the fallout can be a force to reckon with. Jo found herself at the heart of such a storm, facing the gut-wrenching decision to fire her husband from managing her business finances. His scarcity mindset was dampening her entrepreneurial flame, and she knew something had to change. In an honest and emotionally charged recount, she takes you through the intricate dance...

Navigating life's decisions can feel like traversing a labyrinth, but what if the secret map lies within us? Jo once stood at a crossroads, deciding whether to continue with a high-stakes business mastermind that promised growth but clashed with her intuition. This heart-to-heart episode traverses her personal journey of cultivating self-trust over external noise, revealing that the true esse...

Striving for more while cherishing what you've accomplished can feel like walking a tightrope, can't it? That's the heart of our conversation today, as Jo opens up about her own struggle with ambition and the peace that comes from acknowledging the strides she’s already made. Inspired by insights from Dan Sullivan's "The Gap and The Gain," this is a candid look at the...

Have you ever found yourself on the precipice of burnout, juggling the demands of career and family, and felt like there must be a better way? Lindsey Butler, a clinical pharmacy consultant from Kansas City, wife, and mother of three, joins us to share the profound moments and mindset shifts that steered her towards a fulfilling work-life balance. She opens up about the emotional battle with homem...

Embarking on a transformative journey requires a leap of faith and the courage to question long-standing beliefs about success. Our latest episode chronicles Jo’s own personal evolution, as she trades in ego-driven goal-setting for a life enriched with purpose and joy. A Norwegian health clinic and a visionary body coach play lead roles in this narrative, reframing how she views physical achieveme...