The Aligned Achiever with Siobhan Barnes

Have you ever been asked at an event…. “So what do you do?” How do you feel about that question?  For me, I find it hard to answer…before I go to an event I wonder how do I best describe what I do succinctly and easily? Underneath this question lies so many stories we tell ourselves about our identity, our work and ultimately our self worth.  We live in a world that wants to define our self worth...

Have you ever wanted to change a pattern of behaviour? And asked yourself the question… How do I change this?  There are three processes that are involved in behaviour change regardless of what behaviour you are changing. Maybe you want to: speak up more in meetings stop procrastinating on going to the gym or eating well, quit being a pleaser in the workplace In today’s episode of the podcast I’m...

Your Achievement Style drives your decision making, fuels your career life and helps you live your most inspired and aligned life. We often think that knowing what’s right for us should be simple, but along the journey of life, we get taught that what we think or feel is “wrong” or bad and so our wires get crossed and we start to doubt ourselves and stop listening to our intuition. In today’s epis...

The motivation behind renaming the podcast to The Aligned Achiever last year came from a lifelong fascination I have of trying to understand what makes people tick. Whilst there are things we can learn and do in the realm of productivity and efficiency to get things done, deep down we’re all motivated in different ways…and different strategies work for different people.  We’re individuals, we’re u...

Around this time of year when bonuses are being paid out it can be a natural opportunity to reflect on whether things are going well or if it’s time to move on to the next thing. In today’s episode we’re talking about what to do when you know that something is ok or “good enough”, but something feels off and isn’t quite right for you. In today’s episode of the podcast I share with you a 3 step fra...

If you’ve had a slow start to 2023 and haven’t found your energy yet, or haven’t picked up momentum since the holidays I’ve got your back.  In today’s episode we’re talking about a simple anchor to guide your 2023 especially when life happens.  W e’re zooming in on how you can stay focused with your goals and take action on what’s important for you this year EVEN when life throws curveballs your w...

Today we’re diving into a step by step guide to planning your 2023 for more meaning and less burnout. This is the last episode of The Aligned Achiever for 2022 and I wanted to make sure that you had something to work with as you go into the holiday period. In this episode I’m guiding you through an A to Z of how you can break down your 2023 planning into tangible projects and goals, and how to mak...

I can’t believe we’re in December already! It always surprises me how fast time goes and how slowly it can go at the same time. So often we are focused on setting new goals, and what we need to do to move forward, but to be honest, one of the most effective things we can do is reflect on what has been working and what hasn’t and use that as fuel to change things up if needed or hit the reset butto...

We all know that achieving for “achieving sake” isn’t fulfilling. It can keep us on the hamster-wheel of DOING and keep us feeling like our achievements are NEVER ENOUGH.  Cue: the desire for more meaning and purpose…. When we talk about meaning and purpose though, it can feel really fluffy and a bit ethereal. But there are things that we can do to work more purpose into our projects and to say ye...

I’m really excited to be diving into today’s topic. If you’re listening to this in November 2022 it is my intention to help you get clear on how you can map out the right goals for you before 2023. Even if you're listening to this after the fact, follow the steps to hit reset.  We live in a culture that is hell bent on productivity and sometimes when you stay on that track without stopping to...

I am so excited to be coming to you with a refresh, revamp, and reinvention. Reinvention is really the theme of today’s podcast. In this episode we’re going to be diving into the 5 signs that it’s your time for a reinvention, and a little backstory on why I decided to revamp the podcast. For all the show notes come on over to: https://siobhanbarnes.com/43

Down time and rest. What comes up for you when I say those words? Are you really good at making sure that you have down time and rest in your schedule? Or are you like many of my clients? Someone who doesn’t find the time for rest because your schedule is so full and you’ve just got so much to do. The truth is we live in a world where there is a lot happening. Particularly post Covid, we now have...

It most definitely feels like change is in the air. But how do you know if you should make a change, or if the grass is greener and actually, you’re better off staying put? In today’s episode we’re exploring how to pivot and leap in your career without burning your hard work down to the ground For all the show notes come on over to: https://siobhanbarnes.com/41

Do you find yourself pulled into a million different directions?  Do you want to focus on your priorities and your work?  But yet you feel like you have to say yes to other things like children, other peoples’ demands or commitments that you’ve made in the past? Today we’re exploring the missing piece that’s needed to make an impact at work without sacrificing yourself.  For all the show notes com...

If you’re listening to this podcast chances are you’re a high achiever and top performer and someone who wants to do really well in your life and in your work.  And yet you might find that sometimes you feel a little bit stuck. Perhaps you sabotage your success…you hold back..you don’t say the thing you need to say.  Even though you KNOW you want that next level thing and know what to do… …..somet...

Indecision can be such a time suck.  Have you ever asked yourself if you should persevere with something or just give up? Staying stuck takes up precious energy.  Sometimes decisions are not easy to make and there are a lot of considerations at play.  Like when you’re deciding whether to move city or country, change jobs or start a business.  In today’s episode we’re exploring how you can begin to...

Have you ever had a career goal?   Maybe it was to find another job at a different company, or to land a certain number of clients in your business. With that clear goal, you've mapped out all the steps. You've managed to execute on those steps, ticking off every item on your to-do list.   YET,  you haven't achieved that desired result…. Whether it be landing that new job or finding...

One of the biggest challenges I continue to bump up against, right alongside my clients is: How do I balance my work with my desire to be present with my family? Personally…my family is entering a new season and chapter. Our eldest child just entered secondary school this academic year. And with that we’re all navigating new priorities, new ways of being present. I’m feeling into a different chapt...

I’m back in the studio recording this podcast after a beautiful summer holiday away with my family.  Upon my return I’ve been reflecting on how I want to show up differently and “better” in my life and work… “Better” being a subjective term which has a personal meaning for this season of my life and work.  With the benefit of taking a pause from the usual daily and weekly routine, naturally I’ve b...

I recently went down the internet rabbit hole. For me that involves topics on career, women in leadership, business, money etc) and I stumbled on an article by HBR on Whether An MBA is Really Worth It ?  It got me thinking about the number of conversations I’ve had over the years with professional women debating whether to take an MBA to advance their careers.  Usually they speak to me to weigh up...

Most of us want to earn great money doing work we love.  If you ask anyone if this is possible and how to do it, the answers will vary… When I was back in Corporate, earning great money but feeling spiritually bankrupt, I wanted a magic pill to tell me what I should do.  Unfortunately after doing this work for 9 years, I know that it doesn’t work like that.  Getting clear on how you can do work yo...

A constant conversation that comes up time and time again in my work is the topic of money.  In my 9 years of coaching I’ve heard women say to me things like: I want to switch careers but I don’t want to walk away from my stable paycheque I want to take a break and focus on being home with my young kids but I’m not sure if it’s smart to miss out on my career and earning potential this far into my...

You may have noticed a few changes to the online look and feel to my work… Over the past few months I’ve been doing some soul searching and clarifying where my work is taking me.  At the core of what I do I’m here to support you in coming back to the REAL you. To drown out the expectations and “should’s” of what your path is supposed to be. And instead clarify what feels right and true for you.  I...

When people come to me to get unstuck in life, career and business.., I ask them to share how long they’ve been feeling stuck.  For some people its weeks. For others it's months. Far more often than you think, people have been feeling stuck for YEARS.  Today we’re talking about the hidden costs of procrastinating on your next career move or change and the importance of making a decision so th...

Are you the caretaker? The nurturer? The person who makes sure everyone else is taken care of and feels loved and supported? Today we’re exploring the burnout solution for compassionate high achiever’s.  As a giver you’re used to making sure that everyone else is OK and today I’VE got your back.  I want to make sure that YOU are taken care of, nourished and supported too.  Why? Because you matter....