Unleash the Badass Within

Do you wish you had a superpower to use in any situation of overwhelm, stress, chaos, or uncertainty? I have good news for you. There is such a thing.  Meditation is a super powerful tool, and science is proving time and time again, its positive effects on mental and physical health. And yet, so many are struggling to make it a daily practice. Why is that? Because of misconceptions, beliefs, fears...

Astrid Gyllenkrok Kristensen is a badass woman leader, CEO, and Co-Founder of LEIA Health, a Swedish FemTech startup.  She has been named Female Entrepreneur of the Year in Sweden and LEIA Health has been named one of Europe’s hottest startups by both Sifted and Wired. LEIA Health is on a mission to reinvent postpartum and parental health for the digital age.  As a mother of three, Astrid is passi...

Sign up for the Badass Women Leaders' Lunch Club on September 21, 2023 in Stockholm When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.  How cool is that?  This is because your thoughts become your reality.  And it’s something that you can use to your advantage!  Today, we're diving deep into a subject that's the backbone of not only your career but also your...

Do you ever reflect on all the amazing things you do every day? Or do you get stuck in the thoughts of not-enoughness and I could have, should have done this and that instead, and never feel satisfied with your accomplishments? If you do the latter and forget about all the good stuff, you are not alone and then this episode is for you! Because if you let this harsh inner bitch constantly talk you...

Your brain is the most important tool you have. Are you taking care of it? Chronic stress affects your cognition, which is basically how you think, perceive, remember, and decide. I know that you are awesome at getting things done and tend to keep a high pace in your life. And I’m pretty sure that you have also had those days when you just can’t remember where you put your keys, or when that impor...

How do you know if you are pushing yourself in a healthy way, or pushing too hard, potentially leading to burnout? I meet high-achieving women leaders daily who are used to excelling in all areas of their lives. They get so much done and are very successful, but sometimes that hyper-achievement goes too far and they start noticing symptoms. I’m dedicated to supporting these women to thrive in thei...

How many times have you decided to start a new habit with excitement and motivation, just to slowly see it fade away a few weeks later?  I’ve surely done that and I bet you have too.  The problem is not that you are not driven enough or can’t make it work, it’s usually how you go about the habit formation.  Now it’s August and time to set the stage for the second part of this year.  Many of us are...

Why do you say yes when you mean no? And what is it costing you? In my experience, saying no and setting boundaries is challenging for many ambitious women, both at home and at work. Ambition and dedication are great traits and you have so many things you want to experience and to get done, but constantly squeezing in too much is not serving you Not only will it impact your performance and product...

Sleeping better will not only improve how you feel, but it will also boost your mental and physical capacity to be able to perform at a high level.  And yet, so many women never get enough sleep and insomnia is incredibly common. There are so many reasons for this, such as stress, hormones, kids, pregnancies, huge responsibilities at work and home + life happenings, but there are some low-hanging...

Want a competitive advantage in your life and career? Practice being present. Being present is not woo-woo, it’s a muscle that you can train, and being able to use that muscle, is a superpower that you might not be aware of. When you practice being present, you activate the prefrontal cortex, the executive part of the brain. This makes it easier to be creative, thoughtful, decisive, and remember t...

Summer is here, at least in this part of the world, and a longer vacation is coming up for many of us. And if you are like most ambitious women leaders I know, you have been working hard these last couple of weeks or months, to get everything done to finally, be able to relax and take some well-deserved time off. But a summer holiday can be more overwhelming and chaotic than calm and relaxing, esp...

There are moments in our lives, when everything suddenly turns upside down, and you have no choice but to stop and reflect. And make changes. In this episode, I interview one of my dear clients, Anna Setterberg about the most challenging time in her life. It’s a story of how she ended up with severe burnout after 30 years of pushing herself to the extreme. But also of how she turned it around with...

What are the things that set you apart from others and make up your unique personality? And how do you leverage these superpowers at work? I’ve come to realize that one of the secrets to feeling good and performing at a high level, is to operate within your so-called zone of genius. This is where you find flow, things go easy and you get to use your full potential. Supporting my clients to discove...

You want to have the energy to deal with anything that might come up but, being a busy bee with multiple responsibilities and pressure to perform at your best, this equation can be tricky.  What often gets neglected for many ambitious women leaders, is sleep and food. Without enough sleep, no energy, and without proper food, your sleep will suffer. So, today, I want to highlight one key strategy t...

Your schedule is packed and you're up to big things, but, your health is often not on top of the priority list.  You’re so busy and you might not be realizing that there are small moments during your day that you can use to reduce stress and find recovery.  That’s why I want to give you some quick and easy tools that you can use to reduce stress continuously during the day, to lower those lev...

Did you know that you have a true powerhouse in your brain at your service?    It’s called your mindset, and it's something that you can work with more than you know.   The language you use to speak to yourself and others influences your mood, actions, and feelings right away.    The more you catch yourself when you use “victim” language and switch it to something more positive, magic will ha...

Do you often get stuck in the self-critical rabbit hole? I’m seeing too many of my clients and friends being ruled by the feeling of not-enoughness.  They are not enough as a parent, as a partner, as a co-worker, friend, sister, daughter – you name it.  This is creating unnecessary stress and can spiral into anxiety and impostor syndrome. I’m hearing things like, “If I stay late at work, I feel th...

Unleash the Badass Within is hosted by Sofia von Celsing, international coach and wellbeing specialist.  This show offers practical guidance and inspiration to women leaders who wants to find harmony in life and excel in their careers.  Episodes will cover how to perform at a high but sustainable level, as well as how you can work with your thoughts and mindset to feel more powerful. The show will...