The Conscious Achiever

Do you ever find yourself reacting more intensely than needed? Perhaps you're constantly on edge, even when things are calm.A simple question from your team triggers annoyance. Your child's interruption during a work call makes you want to scream. You'd rather climb the stairs than make small talk in the elevator. If this sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Today, we're diving into the science behind feeling easily overwhelmed and triggered, understanding your energetic capacity, and—most importantly—discovering how to reclaim your inner calm.>Listen in to hear about.Understanding Overload Effect and Energetic CapacitySympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous SystemsEffects of Nervous System DysregulationPractical Techniques for Nervous System Regulation→ Links.Ghada on LinkedinGhada on InstagramThe Conscious Achiever NewsletterEpisode on Website → Resources Follow us on Social media Linkedin + Instagram Share the episode

What does it really mean to be authentic as a leader?Authenticity in leadership is often misunderstood—some see it as unwavering consistency, while others fear that being fully themselves could undermine their credibility. But what if authenticity is about adapting while staying true to your values? What if it about evolving with intention?Today, we’re diving deep into these questions with Aries Yeo, a former banking executive turned ICF-certified coach, specializing in helping women leaders rediscover their authentic selves and lead with clear intent. With expertise in performance coaching, NLP, Positive Intelligence, and Clean Language, she brings a powerful perspective on what it means to be authentic.->Listen in to hear about.Authenticity: Introduction and Definition Aries perspective on the Concept of Conscious Achiever Fluid Authenticity and Evolving Values Adapting and Navigating Authenticity in Different situations Navigating the fear of showing authenticity  Actionable Practices for Developing Self-Awareness and Courage → Links.Aries on LinkedinGhada on LinkedinThe Conscious Achiever NewsletterEpisode on Website→ Resources Follow us on Social media Linkedin + Instagram Share the episode

What if leadership wasn't about pushing harder, but aligning deeper? What if it was about doing what feels aligned rather than doing more?Today's conversation will transform how you think about success, boundaries, and what it really means to lead with purpose. In this episode of The Conscious Achiever, we dive deep into the world of values-driven leadership with MaryBeth Hyland, a bestselling author, coach, and values expert.As a certified mediator and mindfulness instructor, she transforms workplace cultures through authentic facilitation and speaking.Her proven expertise in workplace stress management has been featured across major networks including ABC, CBS, and NBC.An award-winning leader, she's earned recognition including "Innovator of the Year" and "Top 100 Women."Her mission—giving people "full permission to be human"—aligns perfectly with conscious authentic leadership.When she’s not on stage, she can be found on horseback in the mountains of Idaho wrangling cattle on her quest to become a homesteading cowgirl!Whether you're struggling with workplace boundaries or seeking to align your leadership style with your core values, this conversation will be your turning point.->Listen in to hear about.The struggle for external validation leading to burnout (Marybeth's storyHow Unsustainable Work Led to Mary Beth's Values Focus Importance of understanding and identifying core valuesDifferentiating between core values, just values, and aspirational valueNavigating the shadow side of values and their misapplicationCompeting values and how to harmonize them in leadershipCorporate culture’s role in values representation and accountabilityCreating and leading a values-driven workplace culture Creating a personal values filter for decision-making→ Links.Permission to Be Human Book - https://sparkvisionnow.com/book/Core Values Quiz - https://corevaluesquiz.com/Marybeth on LinkedinMarybeth on InstagramMarybeth on YouTubeGhada on LinkedinThe Conscious Achiever NewsletterEpisode on Website→ Resources Follow us on Social media Linkedin + Instagram Share the episode

Have you ever experienced a moment where your reaction to a situation left you pondering ?Perhaps you snapped at a coworker over a minor issue or found yourself unexpectedly moved by advertisement. These situations serve as clues, offering us to look within and ask, "What caused that reaction?This is the essence of self-awareness – the cornerstone of understanding our thoughts, emotions, and actions.In today's episode, Join me and Dr. Hatem Goucha as we explore layers of self-awareness and its impact on effective leadership.  Dr. Hatem is an executive coach specializing in resilient high performance teams, and  1-on-1 executive coaching. Hatem, with experience across cultures and industries, has effectively worked with C-suite executives in KSA and UAE, applying the Kintla approach to projects like Fugro-Suhaimi and NEOM Trojena. Before coaching, he spent 26 years at Bechtel, managing multibillion-dollar projects. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas, a Master's from UC Berkeley, and a Bachelor's from Michigan State University. Fluent in Arabic, French, Italian, and Spanish, he caters to the cultural training needs of multinational firms.→ Listen in to hear about.Self-awareness in the workplaceBenefits of Developing and Maintaining a High Level of Self-AwarenessThe relationship between emotional intelligence and self-awarenessFactors that hinder self-awareness in leadershipWhat defines a  healthy feedbackStrategies or questions to begin cultivating self-awareness→ Links.Hatem Goucha on LinkedinHatem Goucha Ghada on LinkedinThe Conscious Achiever NewsletterEpisode on Website → Resources Follow us on Social media Linkedin + Instagram Share the episode

Why do some people continue to push themselves to breaking point? Why do they feel exhausted and anxious, and constantly berate themselves for "not doing enough"?These are key signs of burnout and perfectionism. In this episode, I’m in conversation with expert Vassia Sarantopoulou about the internal, perfectionistic voice of and how it manifests in our personal and professional lives. According to Vassia, the goal is not to eradicate perfectionism. Instead, we need to distinguish between healthy and toxic perfectionism, understanding how it can fulfilling and sustainable.Vassia is the Founder, CEO, and Head Psychologist of AntiLoneliness, a company offering mental health services in The Netherlands and worldwide. Besides being a Trainer, Perfectionism Expert, and Mental Health Ambassador, she promotes inner peace, mental strength, and healthy relationships with others and ourselves. She is trained in (Group) Schema Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy, among other approaches (CBT, ACT, CFT), and she is a member of NIP (Dutch Institute for Psychologists), ICEEFT (International Center of Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy) and ISST (International Society of Schema Therapy).→ Listen in to hear about.How perfectionism show up in our daily work and lifeCultural and societal factors contributing to perfectionism (Nurture+Nature)How perfectionism impacts our personal and professional livesWorkplace loneliness and people-pleasing tendencies Strategies to transition from toxic to healthy perfectionism How to become more conscious achievers → Links.Vassia Sarantopoulou on LinkedinVassia SarantopoulouGhada on LinkedinThe Conscious Achiever NewsletterEpisode on Website → Resources Follow us on Social media Linkedin + Instagram Share the episode

In this episode, we discuss how to navigate our saboteurs. This episode is part of a series on self-sabotage, which is designed to help with something we all struggle with: the inner judge that sabotages our progress.We cover why our saboteurs matter, questions to ask ourselves when we notice our saboteurs in action, strategies to recognize the judge and other saboteurs, and finally, strategies to help us move beyond them and make decisions from a compassionate place.→ Listen in to hear about.Your saboteurs are here to make you safeQuestions to ask yourself about the saboteursRecognizing the red flags about saboteursNotice how your body feels when you have saboteur thoughts.→ Links.Saboteur Quiz: https://www.positiveintelligence.com/assessments/Join the waitlist for 8 -week Mental Fitness programGhada on LinkedinGhada on InstagramLink to other Saboteur episodes The Conscious Achiever Newsletter→ Resources Follow us on Social media Linkedin + Instagram Share the episode

In today's fast-paced work environment, emotions can easily get the better of us, especially during times of uncertainty. In these moments, we may say or do things that we later regret. Many clients ask me how to regulate emotions in the workplace to avoid conflicts and create a more positive and productive work environment. To address this common question, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Hatem Goucha as our special guest. An esteemed expert in the field of emotional regulation and workplace resilience, Dr. Hatem will provide valuable insights and practical techniques to help us navigate the complex world of emotions at work.→ Listen in to hear about.Dr. Hatem's inspiration for studying emotional regulation and resilienceThe distinction between emotional intelligence and emotional regulationHow emotional regulation promotes wellbeing and high performance in the workplaceHow resilience leads to humble leadersThe importance of resilience in leaders and how we measure it Common triggers for emotional reactions in the workplaceThree techniques to improve emotional regulation.→ Links.Hatem Goucha on LinkedinHatem Goucha Ghada on LinkedinThe Conscious Achiever NewsletterEpisode on Website → Resources Follow us on Social media Linkedin + Instagram Share the episode

When describing leadership superpowers, words like "influential," "fierce," "inspirational" and "powerful" might come to mind, but "empathetic" is often overlooked. However, leaders are starting to recognize the importance of understanding their employees' feelings and external issues that may impact their work. This requires a critical skill: empathy. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Leanne Butterworth, joining us to explore the super power of empathy in the workplace. Leanne will share insights and strategies on how empathy can be a valuable asset in the workplace, while also debunking some myths about it.→ Listen in to hear about.Empathy model in the workplaceLeanne’s experiences that led her to the empathy workThe 3 types of healthy empathyMyths about empathyWays empathetic leadership unlocks employees' power and success : innovation, brand loyalty, Strengthen Relationships ....Empathy isn't just for our customersFramework to build more empathetic leadershipEmpathy in both receiving and giving seatsEmpathy , Compassion and Vulnerability→ Links.Leanne's WebsiteLeanne on LinkedinWatch Leanne's TEDxQUT talk on Healthy Empathy.New Quiz - How Empathetic is your team?  https://www.empathyfirst.com.au/empathetic-teamsEmpathetic Leadership Worksheet - https://www.empathyfirst.com.au/empathy-and-leadershipGhada on LinkedinThe Conscious Achiever NewsletterEpisode on Website → Resources Follow us on Social media Linkedin + Instagram Share the episode

I have always been fascinated by the work of IFS and find myself using the language without realizing that it is IFS. We all have different parts inside of us, and this is normal. To heal and grow, we must repair our relationship with all of our parts. I was thrilled to meet our guest Lucy Orton, who spoke about Internal Family Systems (IFS) in a clear and digestible way. I just had to have her on the podcast, and I am so thankful that she was open to it. In today's episode, we explore the wonderful path of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and provide a deeper understanding of IFS.  Lucy will give us an introduction to basic concepts and what it's like to experience different parts of us and  practice IFS for restoring wholeness and Growth. Lucy Orton is an IFS-informed practitioner and a certified positive psychology coach as well as an Apple Top 10 podcaster (Self-Sabotage To Success). Lucy works with individuals and with organizations to empower their most valued talent. She helps clients unlock greater confidence and super-charge their self esteem and to shift mindsets away from feeling like an imposter or not enough into a space of radical self-compassion and kindness. → Listen in to hear about.An introduction to IFSWhat makes IFS different from other healing or therapeutic modalities, The types of parts we all have: Managers, Firefighters, Exiles and The Self.The importance of not judging the parts Behavioral examples of how parts of us show up in organizations and teams Addictive behaviors  and firefighters The SELF and how can we unlock this power within ourselves → Links.Lucy OrtonLucy on LinkedinGhada on LinkedinThe Conscious Achiever NewsletterEpisode on Website → Resources Follow us on Social media Linkedin + Instagram Share the episode

Impostor Syndrome is a common feeling among high achievers where they worry about being exposed as a fraud. They translate every error, mistake, or experience of not knowing as evidence of being a fake. Around 70% of people have experienced Impostor Syndrome at some point in their lives. This frequently results in individuals feeling the need to cover up and overwork in order to gain approval from others and a sense of security, ultimately leading to burnout and a lack of balance. In this episode, our guest expert Alicia R. McLain explains in detail what "it" is, its triggers, symptoms, and coping behaviors and masks. She also discusses systemic mindsets connected with the term and offers tips on how to turn down the volume of mind chatter that can block your power.Alicia is an Organizational Transformation & Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience within the software development and IT domains.  Her expertise is in the change management aspects of Agile transformation.   Alicia coaches, trains, and transforms mid-size to large companies both domestically and internationally.  Known as the 'Organizational whisperer',  Alicia's focus is on using coaching to build mental fitness, leadership agility, and accountability in organizations and on teams. → Listen in to hear about.What imposter syndrome is and what it isn’tSituations and roles in the workplace that trigger ImposterThe hallmarks of how you manage Imposter Syndrome in an organizationSaboteur voices and nuances that emanate from Imposter Syndrome.How leaders can be impacted by the impostor cycleImposter: Does it affect all genders?Fear Expression vs Sage expressionAction steps that help with turning down the volumeResponses that make IS worse→ Links.Alicia WebsiteAlicia on LinkedinGhada on LinkedinEpisode on WebsiteThe Conscious Achiever NewsletterTedTalk on Saboteurs Link on how to understand your emotions → ResourcesJoin the waitlist for 8 -week Mental Fitness programWhat type of achiever are you? Take the quizFollow us on Social media Linkedin + InstagramShare the episode→ Resources Follow us on Social media Linkedin + Instagram Share the episode