Overwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing

Feel like you have a million things to do, yet you just can't get yourself to do them?  Feeling overwhelmed, confused, or stuck in fear can lead to unproductive procrastination, preventing you from achieving your goals. Discover how to overcome these emotions and take action that truly moves the needle forward with today's guest expert, Sarah Arnold-Hall.  When you listen to this episode...

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in a cycle of trying harder but still not finding peace? Join me as I share my journey from corporate stress to finding true fulfillment. Many of us grapple with the pressure to be perfect, whether it's in our careers, relationships, or personal lives. In this episode, I delve into my own experiences of striving for perfection and the crippling fear that acc...

Do you often find yourself stuck in the midst of life's challenges, wishing for a simple way to tackle them head-on?  Whether it's dealing with personal or professional challenges, having a reliable strategy to alleviate stress and regain control is crucial. The "one-two method" offers a practical solution by empowering you to address problems proactively while shifting your mi...

Are you feeling stuck in achieving your yearly goals, despite all your efforts?  Manifesting, often considered kind of a weird buzzword, holds profound potential to reshape your reality. In this episode, you'll learn the art of manifesting, including how your thoughts shape your outcomes. If you're tired of feeling overwhelmed or stagnant, this discussion will offer a whole new way to so...

Ever felt like you're not qualified for your achievements, even when you've worked hard for them? In this episode, executive coach Leigha May talks about the common yet often misunderstood phenomenon of imposter syndrome, and how it can affect your career and personal life. Drawing from her background in tech startups and HR, Leigha provides actionable strategies to let go of imposter sy...

Ever  find yourself feeling overwhelmed or in a bad mood because someone else around you is feeling that way?   Whether it's a grumpy colleague or a tantrum-ing toddler, absorbing others' energy can leave you feeling exhausted and frustrated. In this episode,  you'll learn how to maintain your own mood and energy, even in the midst of someone else's temper tantrum. Listen now t...

Are you tired of constantly feeling overwhelmed and putting everyone else's needs before your own? In this episode, I'm joined by coach Lindsay Dotzlaf. We dive deep into the struggles of overwhelm and share how making your own rules based on what works is the key to combat overwhelm. In this episode you will learn how to:  Identify and prioritize the tasks that truly matter to you, whil...

Are you tired of your weight being yet another thing you need to manage in your already busy life?  Today's guest is Laura Conley, a life and weight loss coach.  Laura shares her expertise on how overwhelmed working women can prioritize their health and well-being amidst life's demands, to feel increased  confidence and feelings of calm. In this episode, you'll learn how to: Recogni...

Are you ready to make this year your best one yet?  It's natural to feel the pressure to make new year's resolutions on January 1st. However, before diving into new goals and resolutions, it's essential to reflect on the successes and lessons learned from the previous year. In this episode, I'll share a reflective process that will help you approach the new year with clarity an...

Welcome to Part 2 of my chat with Tommy Geary! This episode is mostly about our experiences with adoption - Tommy (and his wife) and I are both adoptive parents - but there are coaching nuggets in there as well. Adoption is an incredibly beautiful, joyful, and heartbreaking journey, and I love to talk about it. Tommy and I share about the profound respect we have for our children's birth moth...

Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed with multitasking and longing to simply be present in the moment? Join me as we delve into the art of being present and how it can transform your life. In today's fast-paced world, the desire to be present resonates deeply with many. Whether it's enjoying cherished moments with loved ones or finding focus in our daily tasks, being present is key to r...

Do you find yourself saying "sorry" more often than necessary? Statistics show that women tend to apologize more than men, but what's the reason behind it? In today's episode, we delve into the intricacies of when to apologize and when not to, exploring the underlying reasons why women, in particular, tend to over-apologize. This isn't just a gender issue; it's about...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the upcoming holiday season? If you're tired of the stress and chaos, this episode is for you. The holiday season often brings joy, but for many, it's also a time of heightened stress and busyness. Whether it's managing family gatherings, gift shopping, or decorating, finding peace and presence amidst the chaos can seem impossible. In this episode, Mic...

Today on the podcast we’re talking about Dads. (Yep, you read that right! 🤣) I invited my friend and fellow coach Tommy Geary (who coaches overwhelmed and stressed out Dads) to be a guest expert today in an effort to help us understand the unique pressures that men face. We dig into the challenges faced by fathers and the importance of their self care. Tommy explains the pressure men feel to be g...

Are you tired of feeling obligated to tackle Thanksgiving stress? Discover how shifting your mindset from "I have to" to "I choose to" can transform your holiday experience. As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us find ourselves overwhelmed by the pressure to create the perfect holiday gathering. But what if you could approach Thanksgiving with a sense of empowerment and choice...

Ever feel like time is slipping through your fingers, no matter how many calendars, to-do lists, and productivity apps you use? My guest on this week's episode has been there. Vikki Louise is a time management expert who used to be overworked and burnt out, but now owns a (very!) successful business while working just 15 hours a week. In our conversation, Vikki invites us to rethink our relat...

Ever felt overwhelmed by society's impossible standards for women, feeling like no matter what you do, it's not enough? Many women today are drowning in these unspoken rules that demand perfection in every aspect of life, often leading to feelings of shame and isolation. This podcast episode dives into these unrealistic expectations and offers a path to freedom from them. In this episode...

If you're the one who schedules all of your family's doctor appointments, and knows that school gets out early the third Wednesday of every month, you're doing the invisible workload. If you know which one of your kids likely got too tall for any of last year's pants . . . and you've started looking for fall sales to re-stock, you're doing the invisible workload.  Inv...

We can't control our thoughts, so we're just stuck with them, right? Wrong. It's true that we don't choose or control what thoughts pop into our heads, but we can decide how we respond. I've got a simple but powerful tool that will help you replace the gloom-and-doom voice in your head with a more positive one. You'll learn to catch your negative thoughts, inspect the...

Shannon O'Toole's journey is a testament to the power of aligning personal values with professional ambitions. We all have values - the ideas or beliefs that motivate us to act in certain ways. Living in alignment with our values requires a lot of reflection and intentionality, but doing so helps guide us through setbacks and decision-making and ultimately helps us live a life we're...

We all have problems. Some are big, some are small, and some are in the middle. If you've ever struggled with how to solve a problem, you know that it can feel paralyzing, but it doesn't have to! I have an awesome tool that will help you solve any problem without resorting to Band-Aids or buffers. So if you're ready to get un-stuck and tackle some of the problems in your life, let&a...

Ever feel like all the bad things that happen to you are completely out of your control? Are you caught between the overwhelming urge to please others and a simmering resentment that they demand so much of you? Is everything always everyone else's fault? If those questions rang true, you might be stuck in victim mentality, which can be draining and debilitating. But here's the good news...

Today's episode is a little bit different. It's me being interviewed by Bruce Langford for his (awesome!) podcast called Mindfulness Mode. If you want to learn more about how I became a Life Coach, how I adopted my kids, how I've handled bullying, and who the most influential person in my life is . . . tune in!   Featured on the Show Book: Finding Your Own North Star by Martha Beck...

Ever found yourself in a whirlwind of chaos, only to realize you're the one stirring the storm? It can be hard to accept that we're the ones creating our own chaos (it's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me) but once we do, we can make different and better choices. I've got an easy but powerful tool to help you discover how you're getting in your own way, why you&apo...

When things don't go your way, how do you respond? Today we're rolling up our sleeves to tackle an ambitious concept - radical responsibility. Discover how to own what's truly within your control and let go of what isn't. In doing so, you'll be well on your way to being the boss of your own life. Are you ready to take radical responsibility and create a calmer, happier lif...