Redefining Rest for Public Health Professionals

Do you love organizing your time? Are you constantly trying to optimize it by creating the perfect schedule? This week, I dig into five productivity myths, why we all work differently, and some options for creating a schedule that works for you.   Get full show notes and more information here:  https://www.mckoolcoaching.com/126   My  Not Your Average Productivity Course was such a success that I'...

Do you struggle to say no? This week, I break down the idea of, "If I don't do it, no one will" and why this thought is keeping you from leading and working properly. I share examples of how good changes can occur by saying "no" or allowing committees and projects to come to an end.   Discover why the thought that you have to do it all is not a fact, why it is okay to say no, and how to feel neutr...

This week, I offer 6 tips for going through tough times. When you are being challenged, it's helpful to have these tools in your kit because honestly, we all need as much help as we can get sometimes.   Discover how to move through stressful times with more grace, ease, and care for yourself. Learn when to seek professional support, how to ask for what you need, and hear more tips for lessening th...

As public health folks, we are socialized to default to those with greater age, experience, and power, rather than championing our own opinions. We are constantly encouraged to find a mentor, have a mentor, and work with a mentor. But I'm here to encourage you to drop that concept, and do the opposite; I want you to ditch your mentor.   This week, I share an experience where I deferred to my mento...

We all make mistakes, and it doesn't need to be the end of the world when we do. But it is important we learn from our mistakes, and today you can learn from mine because I look back and share moments in my career when I made mistakes as a leader, manager, and supervisor.   Discover how to be a leader who builds trust and develops strong skills in others. Develop tools to look critically at your l...

Michelle Barbieri, DVM, MS, is a supervisory veterinary medical officer who works with marine animals in a conservation research program. She's a leader in her role with the government, the local community, and in her research. In this episode, Michelle shares how working with a coach allowed her to find more confidence and ease in her career.   Discover how to discern your type of leadership, som...

Sarah Han works as a youth-centered health designer and is a client of mine. This week, she shares how coaching has helped her break free from crippling indecision, build leadership skills, and move with more ease.    Discover how addressing your indecision will help you build trust and confidence in all areas of life. Learn why there is no perfect decision no matter how much you try to optimize a...

Do you find yourself struggling to make decisions or defaulting to the opinions of others? This is a really common habit that all types of people fall into, but especially those of us in public health.   This week, I begin my confidence series by strengthening your decision-making skills. Learn what confidence is, what it feels like, and why having confidence in your decisions will bring more time...

Check out a behind-the-scenes peek at what it's like to have a coach! This week, I helped my client who was falling behind on a project. Together we break down her fears and identify the root of her procrastination. Observe the methods I use while working with my one-on-one clients and learn why coaching is a powerful tool that may benefit you.    Get full show notes and more information here: htt...

Today we discuss how to get off the hamster wheel of the patriarchy. By recognizing there is no rush, you can take on your tasks as you're able to, with your needs and rest in mind.   I share what a to-do list is and what it is not, and some methods for recognizing your relationship to your schedule. Learn how to find time for rest and allow yourself the freedom of not having to accomplish it all....

While designing my Not Your Average Productivity Course, I discovered that most of the productivity courses out there are written by men! The teachings reflect this; they disregard domestic activity, as does the historical development of the 8-hour workday.   Learn about the history of the 8-hour workday, why it is sexist, and how to reframe your understanding of productivity. We discuss the impor...

Teachings of the patriarchy and capitalism have us all overworked, stressed, and bouncing from task to task. We have a "Do It All" mentality that permeates our society and leaves us feeling shame when we fail, make mistakes, and can't keep up.   Learn why you don't have to "Do It All" and why this mentality prevents you from finding rest. Discover methods for prioritizing your time and allowing re...

Sometimes, when summer hits, it can feel like the year is already over. This week, I offer a new perspective for viewing the next six months with tactics for continuing to work toward your goals. We break down thought patterns and emphasize the importance of giving yourself credit.   Learn about negativity bias and scarcity mindset, and discover how to quantify your success. It's not too late to w...

We often put a lot of pressure on our vacation time, and when things don't go according to plan, stress levels skyrocket. I share three common vacation brain expectations that keep you from being present and enjoying your time away.  I share examples of my vacation brain and how to approach these thoughts, as well as explore the cultural root of a toxic vacation brain. Remember, we are unraveling...

Here at Redefining Rest for Public Health Professionals, I encourage my clients to design a life where they are excited, challenged, and joyful. Your ability to show up is drastically different when you are merely meeting your needs versus thriving and living your biggest expression.    I share a conversation that really stuck with me. I break down areas of life where you can accept "good enough"...

There are common factors that contribute to stress and emotional burden in our work environment. By prioritizing our emotional and physical health, we can take actions that allow us to reprioritize our time, avoid burnout, and overcome overwhelm.   I share six tactics for identifying why you are experiencing dread toward your week ahead. With these coaching tools, you can move through your emotion...

Mistakes can trigger panic, defensiveness, catastrophizing, and more. By utilizing coaching skills, we can move through these emotional responses to our mistakes with compassion and ease.    I share three mistakes I have made in my career and offer coaching tips I wish I had at the time. Learn methods of managing mistakes so that you can move through tough times quickly. Listen in today so that yo...

Social media can be exhausting, but at the same time, it is hard to know what steps to take to change your experience with it.   This week, I break down how to step back from social media, general hang-ups with it, and how to create a relationship with social media that keeps you in control. Discover how social media was designed and options for confronting your social media habits so you can find...

You do not need to earn your rest. Extended time off is for you to use however you choose. You don't have to wait for retirement to enjoy your days. A sabbatical is a planned time to embrace what you want to explore now!   I unpack the difference between a sabbatical and a respite, how to create time off, and how to be prepared to rest with ease. Learn to say yes to your rest, say yes to taking a...

Hustle culture and the patriarchy want you to burn out, overwork, and stay small. These systemic oppressors socialize us, especially women, to people-please.   This week, we discuss the act of people pleasing and why it is so detrimental to your success. I share with you three types of people pleasing and how it shows up in your professional and personal life.   Get full show notes and more inform...

This week I share the one secret that will change how you look at making money: VALUE. Chances are you are bringing more value to your organization than you are receiving in value (salary) back. Why? This is what I call a "value mismatch". Let's dive in and discover what to do when you have a value mismatch.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mckoolcoaching.com/106   Do y...

For us to be our best selves in all areas of our life, especially work, it is important for us to practice and use delegation as a tool.   I introduce the tool of delegation this week and unpack the discomfort that we come up against when learning to delegate. With time, delegation becomes a skill that is fun and full of strategy; you have time for yourself, and you build trust with all the member...

Here is the last episode of my Rest Rewind series where I bring up some of the most impactful episodes from the archive to celebrate the milestone of sharing 100 podcasts. This week, I introduce an exercise I use called The Pride Jar, which encourages us to identify our areas of pride and reflect, celebrate, and honor our present experience. I share how powerful this practice is and how it has tra...

In this episode, we unpack typical examples of "not being enough" in day-to-day life and expand upon the detrimental impact of this thought process. I offer you a method of re-writing your experiences to cultivate celebration of your present state of being, which you guessed it, is absolutely enough.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mckoolcoaching.com/103

We are continuing with the Rest Rewind series this week, where I bring up some of the most impactful episodes from the archive to celebrate the milestone of hitting 100 podcast episodes! This week, I invite you to become aware of the perceived root of your emotions. When we claim power over our own feelings, we can then take actions that are aligned with our needs and desires. So are your thoughts...