Your Executive Coach | Terez Rijkenberg

Ever taken a seat at the big table and felt a quiet voice whisper, you shouldn’t be here? We dig into why that voice gets louder as stakes rise and why it has nothing to do with your competence. Using clear neuroscience and a practical RAFT framework, we show how repeated thoughts shape feelings, drive actions, and lock in results—often creating a self-fulfilling identity that keeps talented leade...

Most things in life and work are just decisions. You'll know as a leader, as you grow, as your team grows, as your organization grows, your time becomes more valuable, and there is more of a pull on your time to various new opportunities. But even in that growth, we only have 24 hours a day like everyone else. You still only have a set number of working hours in a day, and what that means is...

You know that feeling right?  That nagging feeling that's like anxiety and kind of like the same feeling you have when you're on your way to a holiday and you feel like you've forgotten something. The challenge with this feeling is that it takes away from the enjoyment of the experience you're having. It takes you away from being fully present, attentive and engaged with what&a...

The only thing that really keeps us motivated is the belief in our future possibilities and what can still create and achieve. And, we can maximise this and use this to our advantage. So how can you practice this belief in yourself so that you can achieve what you want and also lead others to a common goal? And how can you practice this belief when the results aren't there? Listen to this epi...

Scientists have a very exploratory and experimental way of thinking. And in fact, leaders who lead in fast-changing environments can learn a thing or two from scientists. In this episode, I explore 4 steps you can take to start thinking like a scientist for more innovation, more empowerment (of self and others) and more capability to use failure and mistakes for opportunities. Send a "fan mai...

Habits are created through consistency. But there's a single simple reason why we fail to be consistent. We often use the excuse that: We don't know what to do, or We don't have the right information to stick to the habit, or We don't have the right skills But that's never the problem.  Listen to this episode if you want to know how to increase your consistency with new ha...

Last week I felt really run down and sick.  And so I decided to take a week off from recording and publishing these podcast episodes. It was a tough decision for me and also inspired this particular episode. Because the truth is we don't feel great all of the time. But I want to share with you that this is good news. Listen to find out why. Send a "fan mail" text message and let me...

The purpose of life is to grow. The more we grow the less stuck we feel and the more fulfillment and meaning we have. So how can you identify a growth or personal development area quickly? Where in your life do you think you have an opportunity for growth? Listen to find out. Send a "fan mail" text message and let me know what you think of the podcast Support the show Want more? Connect...

Did you know that most people spend 28% of the day on email? That's 2.5 hours in an 8-hour day! Imagine if you could just halve that time spent on email and use it for something else? Listen for my 5 tips to help you do just that. Send a "fan mail" text message and let me know what you think of the podcast Support the show Want more? Connect on LinkedIn . Subscribe to my Weekly News...

Do you know the answer? How many productive hours do you actually have in a day? The answer to this question is so important because it will positively change how productive you feel and how productive you are. Listen to find out more. Send a "fan mail" text message and let me know what you think of the podcast Support the show Want more? Connect on LinkedIn . Subscribe to my Weekly News...

I went to watch the new Super Mario film with my son the other day.  And one of the concepts of Super Mario that I love is the power-ups.  Imagine if you could just bash a block above your head and suddenly you have a superpower to use in your day? This made me think about the power-ups that leaders have available to them every day. In this episode, I want to share one with you that allows you to...

As a leader, you have a lot on your shoulders.  And it's normal that there will be things you worry about at times. But I have a unique way of dealing with worry, instead of trying to ignore it or pushing it away. Listen to learn how to use worry to keep you moving forward instead of slowing you down (or stealing your sleep!) Send a "fan mail" text message and let me know what you t...

You know all of the common productivity tools, tips and hacks like: Time blocking Single-tasking (instead of multitasking) Minimise distractions etc... But what are some of the most underrated tools that are impactful but sometimes forgotten? In this episode, I'll share four of the best "tools" that are simple to do but if you're not using them they will transform your producti...

There's a 5-word phrase that a lot of leaders use, but not if they want to be productive. And by using it it's a sure-fire way of staying stuck in details, disempowering your team and not creating enough time for strategic work and thinking. Listen to discover this phrase and find out what you can use instead to move forward, faster. Send a "fan mail" text message and let me kn...

This is the last episode in this 3-part series. How can you use those small gaps of time between meetings in the most productive way? Listen to this episode and episodes 38 and 39 to find out. There are a couple of research studies referenced in this episode. Here are the links to find out more: Office worker productivity - Voucher Cloud Most people can't do more than 4 hours of deliberate co...

Imagine you were at a theme park (or a place that you LOVE) with only 10 minutes left before you had to head home. Would you stop to scroll social media on your phone? Would you check your emails? Would you just head on home? No.  Because you will make the most of that time, knowing you can squeeze something great into that small time gap.  It's the same with the small gaps of time between me...

We all have those gaps of time between meetings or between other scheduled tasks. And if you're like some of my clients, you sometimes feel very unproductive during these times because you end up reading articles or scrolling social media or checking emails while waiting for the next meeting to start. So over the next 3 podcast episodes - I’m going to share 3 very productive options to fill t...

FOBO is the cousin of the well-known FOMO (fear of missing out). Many people who have grown their success through career, thought leadership and financial areas develop FOBO. Listen in to find out if you suffer from it and what to do about it. Send a "fan mail" text message and let me know what you think of the podcast Support the show Want more? Connect on LinkedIn . Subscribe to my Wee...

It turns out that stress contributes to disease because we don't get enough oxygen into our bodies. And we're not getting enough oxygen because when we're stressed we don't breathe properly. Here's a breathing technique that will help you get more oxygen AND reduce your feelings of stress and anxiety quickly. Send a "fan mail" text message and let me know what yo...

74% of people in the UK have said that they have felt so stressed that they have been overwhelmed in the past year. A large portion of this stress is work-related and in most cases will always impact people in how they are able to cope at work. If you feel overwhelmed, here is a step-by-step process that you can follow to take back control of this emotion and feel better, faster. Send a "fan...

Yes sure you get a certain number of holiday days every year.  But what I hear from my clients over and again is that often they still feel guilty. Or they feel guilty when they're at home working or when tending to urgent home matters when they should be working. Or they feel guilty to rest when they're sick or injured or suffering from emotional pain or mental illness. Listen to the ep...

Leadership is based on intangibles. It's about leading thoughts, ideas and feelings. The more we understand feelings and emotions the more we can connect with others to lead better. Listen to hear 5 more things every leader should know about feelings. Send a "fan mail" text message and let me know what you think of the podcast Support the show Want more? Connect on LinkedIn . Subscr...

"Leave your emotions at the door." "Emotions aren't for the workplace." "I know how to suppress my emotions." "I'm not concerned about how you feel. Just about what you do." Ever thought these sentences? Said them? Heard them?  We've come a long way to discover that feelings and emotions have a much bigger role to play in our decisions and act...

Most people experience procrastination. But you don't need to let it get the better of you. Listen in to find 5 simple and quick ways to turn your procrastination into productivity. Send a "fan mail" text message and let me know what you think of the podcast Support the show Want more? Connect on LinkedIn . Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter → Leadership is Mental Visit the website f...

Do you plan your calendar - and then the week comes and everything is thrown off course? Do you often have emergencies arise and it becomes impossible to continue with your plan? This happens. As leaders we have to make quick and tough decisions to re-prioritise based on the circumstances that present themselves. Based on things that are outside of our control. Listen to hear all about my counteri...