The Sheila Botelho Show: Business Strategy and the Inner Work of Leadership

Episode Notes: “How do I start to feel joy again after a deep loss in my life?” I’m coming up on a special anniversary this week. On December 10, 2017, I said goodbye to my Mother for the last time. I’m grateful to have had a close relationship with her, especially in her final years. This has made a huge difference as I’ve traversed the grieving process, but I still miss her a lot. Just the other...

Episode Notes: “Being grateful doesn’t mean that you need to stay where you are. It just makes being where you are much more enjoyable for you - and for everyone you interact with.”  -Sheila Botelho How are you?  We’ve all experienced so much change this year - It feels like there’s been more change than any other year. So when you think about how you’re doing, your brain needs to filter through a...

Episode Notes: “Because life is generous, you’re given one dominant wound to work with at a particular time in your life. You may get to an understanding and flow about that wound, and then move to another as you grow.” -Damla Aktekin She thought she was doing it right. Damla Aktekin was in a successful career, working hard towards what she thought life expected of her. And then a serious medical...

Episode Notes: Today I’m talking about the vital topic of taking action without imposing massive pressure on yourself and beating yourself up. During the days of struggle, I find that the more I sit and try to brainstorm or focus a way out of a problem or identify all the steps I need to take to move forward, I get nowhere. I’m grateful for this action and productivity hack - even though I often f...

Episode Notes: “Why even bother having a self care habit practice right now?” The question I’m focusing on this week originated in a message exchange with Laura. She had been asking about how to stay consistent with her self-care when her schedule kept changing.  I understand how she feels. Lately, just when you begin to feel settled into some sort of routine, life changes and you feel uprooted ag...

Episode Notes: What are you putting off until you feel like doing it? It feels so much easier to do the easy things. The things that don’t challenge us. If you keep getting nudges in your soul that you need to be doing something, follow that curiosity and take a step. If it’s in alignment for you, you’ll know the moment you get moving. Today I share how to motivate yourself from within to make for...

Episode Notes: “I really believe that our feelings give us our experience of life. When we sit with the discomfort, it shifts and doesn’t stay stuck. It actually moves through us.” -Danielle Brooker If you want more joy in your life, you’ll love today’s episode!  Danielle Brooker is a Joy Coach, working with highly ambitious, stressed-out women in their 30s who are stuck at a crossroads. She takes...

Episode Notes: Everyone will agree that for many people this year, things got very busy.  While the responsibilities you have may feel like way too much right now, you do have a choice with how you carve out a piece of time in your day or week to refuel yourself. Today I share some things you can do that can take the edge off of your busy life and give you more joy & ease in the process. In Th...

Episode Notes: “I’m a night owl, so I love going to bed after midnight. I sleep 8 hours with no interruptions, but still feel tired, What could be going on?“ Sleep may be elusive for you with all that’s going on in the world right now. Or, perhaps you’ve always had poor sleep. Sometimes, as we age, our sleep can be compromised and health issues can impact our rest patterns as well. This week’s Q&a...

Episode Notes: With all that’s going on in the world, it’s easy to get caught up in many different emotions about things that we can’t control. Once we’ve begun the work to be a part of improving the social systems that exist, we need to make a plan for how to make it sustainable for the long run. Change doesn’t happen overnight. It truly takes time. Today I share how you can cultivate a mindset a...

Episode Notes: “I don’t think we’ve come here to be lost our whole lives. I think there’s something guiding us.”  -Asha Frost I have a deep respect for and have  learned so much from today’s guest since meeting her. I’m so grateful for the insightful conversation we’re sharing with you today. Asha Frost is an Indigenous Medicine Woman, author, and founder of Sacred Membership: a global online medi...

Episode Notes: After the intense year we’ve all had as we redesign the way we will live and work, I was taken back to 26 years ago. Peter and I were working long hours trying to save enough money to get married and start our life together. We were tired of the commute and long hours and dreamed of designing a way to live and work that was fulfilling and abundant. Today I share thoughts about how t...

Episode Notes: “My self-care is nonexistent because I’m still adapting to my work from home set up. Doing anything outside of work or family feels selfish. I can’t wait until this is over. Help!“ Life is meant to be enjoyed. You were created to thrive. If you’ve been looking to settle into a more sustainable self-care rhythm during this busy season of a wild year, this one's for you. This wee...

In This Episode You Will Hear about: 3 steps to opening up space on your calendar A mind shift to create your new space-making habit What letting go of good to find better can look like Resources: Connect to your purpose and elevate your wellness: Online Wellness Programs: http://www.sheilabotelho.com Instagram: @sheilaabotelho Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: “I love Sheila’s insig...

Episode Notes: “Living Out Loud as a Lifestyle requires continuous growth.” - Sweta Chawla If you’ve ever found yourself pulled to shift direction after investing years in a specific way of life and work, you’ll be so refreshed by my guest’s story. Dr. Sweta Chawla is a Speaker, Author and Life & Leadership Coach for highly-driven professionals and groups who want to step further into their po...

Episode Notes: You’re down with the idea of productivity, but rest? There’s just not enough time… Be honest now, is that what runs through your mind? I can relate. It seems to make so much sense that staying up later and crossing more things off your to-do list will make you productive. But in my experience, it’s often been the opposite. In This Episode You Will Hear about: Why rest is a growth st...

Episode Notes: As an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, I teach sustainable self-care practices in my online programs that involve more than how you feed yourself. True wellness involves how you feed your mind, soul, and relationships as well. Today’s Question is: “I want to get focused on getting regular exercise, but I’m so overwhelmed with all my household & work responsibilities, that it...

Episode Notes: This time in our world has been filled with uncertainty, anxiety for many, and living in the question, as well as a catalyst for a great deal of change and transformation. This show answers the question of how you can remain connected to yourself while you face ever-changing demands and changes in your life. In This Episode You Will Hear about: A question to ask yourself and those y...

Episode Notes: “We’ve been training for this!” - Sarah Histand Today’s guest, Sarah Histand, is a mental health counselor, personal trainer, and lover of long adventures in the mountains. She helps outdoorsy women build strong minds & bodies without shame, needing to prove themselves, or overriding their body’s signals.  We talk about her vision of having a world full of women with strong bodi...

Episode Notes: If you find yourself struggling to keep up with your health habits, I want to encourage you: Have grace on yourself. You’ve come through a lot this year. If you’re even thinking about nurturing new habits, you’ll get there. This time of year's jammed schedules, changing seasons, and trying to figure out how many layers to wear, can challenge you to the core. Depending on your w...

Episode Notes: As an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, I teach sustainable self-care practices in my online programs.  Today’s Question comes from Anya. She asks: What is adrenal fatigue and what can I do to avoid it?  In This Episode You Will Hear about: The important role of your adrenal glands 5 ways to naturally regulate them A simple ingredient to activate daily for a relaxed nervous system...

Episode Notes: Each day and each decade has gifts - IF you look for them, or better yet, design your life to create them. As I reflected during the week of my 48th birthday this past summer, I was filled with gratitude for so much in my life, in spite of the challenges I’ve faced, (or perhaps in light of them). I share how using the current moment well can serve you long into your future. In This...

Episode Notes: “I want to take away this idea of ‘anxiety as the villain.’ Anxiety has also been a gift in so many areas of my life. I think it’s really great if you can use it as a tool, rather than like something you need to get rid of.” Jennifer Bronsnick is the Founder and CEO of The Mindful Family. As an Integrative Therapist, she’s on a mission to empower women to heal from burnout, manage a...

Episode Notes: The quality of your decisions make a huge impact on the quality of your life. This is true for all of us: You will achieve in your life only what you believe is possible.  In this episode, you’ll learn how to make important decisions in your life with more trust and speed. Whether you’re thinking of switching careers, starting a healthy habit, having a difficult conversation, starti...

Episode Notes: This Q & A episode began with a question from Janelle. She asks: “I want to stay on top of what’s happening in the world, but there’s too much to follow and I find it getting me down. I almost feel guilty when I’m having a good day, because I know so many others are not. How do I stay in the know and try to help, while protecting my own inner peace.” In This Episode You Will Hea...