Unleash the Badass Within

Hosted by Sofia von Celsing, International Wellbeing & Performance Coach

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Unleash the Badass Within is hosted by Sofia von Celsing, international wellbeing and performance coach for high-achieving women leaders. Her show offers practical guidance and inspiration to women leaders who want to find harmony in life and excel in their careers. Episodes will cover how to perform at a high but sustainable level and how to work with your thoughts and mindset to feel more powerful. The show will also delve into stress reduction through meditation and mindfulness, client challenges, well-being, self-esteem, sleep, mindset, hormones, and confidence. In addition, Sofia will also be interviewing interesting leaders and experts to share their tips and tricks on being healthy AND successful. Sofia has extensive experience in HR, startups, scale-ups, psychology, mindfulness, and yoga and hacked her own health back from severe burnout. Learn about her VIP program: https://www.sofiavoncelsing.com/work-with-me

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October 1, 2024Episode 4224 min

42: Burnout to Breakthrough: My Journey of Recovery, Self-Discovery, and Why I Help Women Thrive

In September 2013, I was having the time of my life but burned the most important budget I had; my own health.I was project managing a dream project. The idea was my own, and I got to run with it - Spotify style. Everything would have been perfect if it wasn’t for my own health. At the age of 27, when the project was finished, I just couldn’t get out of bed. I had burned out and was left a wreck. I absolutely loved my job, but I had no idea how to take care of myself.The recovery took many years but eventually, it led me to what I do today. For this, I am incredibly grateful. I decided to share my story, to help others not end up where I did, or seek support, for themselves, a colleague, or a loved one if they can relate. Or get inspiration to what’s possible even if it seems really dark at the time. I talk about my own burnout story, the background, the symptoms, the transformation, and the learnings. I also share how this led me to become a wellbeing and performance coach for women leaders and how I support my clients today. This episode was released for the first time exactly one year ago, but I decided to release it again, on the day, 11 years after my burnout, as it had a lot of downloads and is still as relevant today. Find the show notes and other resources at sofiavoncelsing.com/podcast--------------------Find all episodes & show notes at sofiavoncelsing.com/podcast. Learn more about Working With Sofia. Find Sofia von Celsing on LinkedIn.Find Sofia von Celsing on Instagram.

September 17, 2024Episode 4119 min

41: It’s Your Turn: How to Empower Yourself Through Self-Investment

I’m going to say something bold now, but with a lot of love.You have only scratched the surface of your own potential.And this is true for all of us.When we peel off the layers of stress, exhaustion, anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, controlling, self-doubt, and a whole lot of limiting beliefs and stories - MAGIC happens.I also see incredible shifts and results happening with my clients every day.They recognize things within themselves that they had no idea existed and find strength and confidence way beyond their imagination.And I know what you are capable of.So what would be possible for YOU, if you peeled off a bunch of things, stories, and layers that you didn’t need?Let’s talk about that, and why investing in yourself is one of the most empowering things you can do.I also share the amazing results of one of my clients who just completed her program.Find the show notes and other resources at sofiavoncelsing.com/podcastBook a Discovery CallOther episodes about client results & stories: 32: Unpacking Perfectionism, Part 2: Root Causes, Client Stories & Effective StrategiesEp 30: Exhausted to Empowered: Finding Strength, Overcoming Fears & Pursuing Dreams - A Client Story with Ellen Dieden SandellEp 6. From Severe Burnout to Top Health and Dream Job - A Client Story--------------------Find all episodes & show notes at sofiavoncelsing.com/podcast. Learn more about Working With Sofia. Find Sofia von Celsing on LinkedIn.Find Sofia von Celsing on Instagram.

September 6, 2024Episode 4053 min

40: Self-Love in Action: Health & Mindset Strategies for Busy Women with Sarah Ann Macklin

Sarah is the podcast founder of Live Well Be Well, founder of the Be Well Collective, registered nutritionist, TEDx speaker, international model, health journalist, and was named Woman of the Year in 2019 by Rake Magazine.Sarah Ann spent the first 15 years of her career in the modeling industry, but after some serious life events, including becoming very ill herself, she switched completely and started studying to become a nutritionist. She advocates being more compassionate to ourselves and also bridging compassionate eating and mindset. In this episode, we talk about; How Sarah works with her inner criticGrowing up with undiagnosed dyslexia and the harsh consequences The unrealistic expectations of being a top modelThe fragility of mental health as a modeling teenagerThe importance of listening to our bodies Dealing with PMS & PMDD The importance of self-love How to be more compassionate with yourself Being in tune with our bodies and intuitionHealthy food hacks for busy womenThe importance of knowing your cycle...and more! Check out Sarah Ann's work here. --------------------Find all episodes & show notes at sofiavoncelsing.com/podcast. Learn more about Working With Sofia. Find Sofia von Celsing on LinkedIn.Find Sofia von Celsing on Instagram.

August 23, 2024Episode 3951 min

39: From Idea to Impact: Leading Innovation with Confidence & Creativity with Sofie Lindblom

I’m so excited for this third season, kickstarting by talking to the innovation leader, entrepreneur, board professional, TED-X speaker, and creator Sofie Lindblom.Sofie and I first met at Spotify in 2013, where she quickly advanced to lead the global innovation team.Over the past decade, she has continued to lead innovation initiatives across many roles and organizations such as H&M, Kronans Apotek, and Electrolux.As an entrepreneur, she is the founder and former CEO of ideation360, a digital platform designed to streamline the collection and management of ideas.In 2020, she launched her second venture, SPCE, to create the world's first digital salesroom to digitize the customer relationship between organizations and reduce their carbon footprint. Currently, Sofie is the Chief Product Officer at SPCE, leading the product and development teams.She has been named one of the 100 most influential women in business, one of Sweden's 100 future female leaders, and one of the 50 most inspiring women in the European technology industry.In this conversation, we talk about the need for more women in tech, how to get into boards rooms, creativity, stress, and the negative correlation between innovation and back-to-back meetings.We also dive into doing things she is scared of and how she works with mindset and confidence on stage.On top of that, we explore the definition of success and the challenges of being a founder.And of course, my favourite topic, Sustainable High Performance.She’s a woman of many hats, to say the least, and this episode is packed.I hope you will enjoy listening! Get in contact with SofieBook Sofie as a speaker through A-speakers, Athenas or Talarforum--------------------Find all episodes & show notes at sofiavoncelsing.com/podcast. Learn more about Working With Sofia. Find Sofia von Celsing on LinkedIn.Find Sofia von Celsing on Instagram.

June 25, 2024Episode 3817 min

38: Mindful Summer: Increase Presence, Reconnect and Recharge

Do you feel present in your life? Or do you experience that wherever you are and whatever you do, you are already on your way to the next activity, to-do, and constantly in your head?This might not seem like a biggie, but it actually is. Not only does it create unnecessary stress and tension, it also robs you of a lot of joy and pleasure in life. Good news is, that practicing being present is something that will benefit you so much, in your life, leadership, performance and relationships. And now is a great time to make changes and do some experimentation in this area.In this episode, we will dive into using summer vacation as an opportunity to practice being more 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. Find the show notes and other resources at sofiavoncelsing.com/podcastGet on my newsletter to stay in the loopCurious about my new program? Email: hello@sofiavoncelsing.com --------------------Find all episodes & show notes at sofiavoncelsing.com/podcast. Learn more about Working With Sofia. Find Sofia von Celsing on LinkedIn.Find Sofia von Celsing on Instagram.

June 11, 2024Episode 3711 min

37: 5 Quick Ways to Reduce Stress & Take Back Control

One of my coaches once said, the difference between panic and excitement is the exhalation. And it’s so true. A normal reaction to stress is to hold your breath, or breathe very shallow. But when you are excited, the exhalation usually comes a bit more easily. And that exhalation can be such a game changer. Short-term stress responses are a natural part of life, and something that you can’t avoid even if you would love to. But, long-term chronic stress is not something to take lightly as the consequences of that will affect you in a number of negative ways. I know this does not come as a surprise to you and I’m sure you are very aware of it. But what can you do to reduce the stress reactions? In this episode I will go through five ways that will support you to handle stress better and feel more in control. Other episodes mentioned or related to stress/stress symptoms/sleep/meditation/relaxation: 34: 15 Healthy Habits to Better Sleep and Higher Performance28: The Breath of Success: Unlocking Energy and Efficiency in Minutes17: The Positive Effects of Meditation on Performance, Productivity & Wellbeing12: How to Know When to Pull the Brake, Part 1 (Physical & Emotional Symptoms of Chronic Stress)Find the show notes and other resources at sofiavoncelsing.com/podcast.--------------------Find all episodes & show notes at sofiavoncelsing.com/podcast. Learn more about Working With Sofia. Find Sofia von Celsing on LinkedIn.Find Sofia von Celsing on Instagram.

May 28, 2024Episode 3643 min

36: Leading with Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion as Strategy for Success with Robert Celsing

In this male-dominated and high-paced business world, we need strong allies and advocates for sustainable and inclusive workplaces. Robert Celsing is one of them.Robert is Head of Group Human Resources at SEB, the biggest bank in Sweden. He has over 35 years of leadership experience in a range of companies, including SEB, Skandia Capital, Scania Treasury, and Citibank London & Stockholm. He is a seasoned leader to say the least and has a big passion for people, sustainability, leadership and diversity & inclusion. In this episode we touch on all of these topics as well as career advice to women leaders. We talk about how to stay sane as a leader of a large team and why saying no and prioritizing hard are keys to success. --------------------Find all episodes & show notes at sofiavoncelsing.com/podcast. Learn more about Working With Sofia. Find Sofia von Celsing on LinkedIn.Find Sofia von Celsing on Instagram.

May 10, 2024Episode 3511 min

35: 6 Strategies to Reduce Self-Critical Thoughts and Become More Confident

Are you your own harshest critic or your own best friend? Or maybe a combination of the two? Shifting from self-criticism to more self-compassion is one of the most important shifts you need to make to get to the next level, both in life and in your career. It’s true, constantly beating yourself up or down for everything you do, or don’t do, is not serving you or your purpose on this earth. I know you have so many talents and super powers, but still this feeling of not-enoughness kicks in. It’s very natural and normal but I know it holds you back from reaching your potential and going after your dreams. What can you do about it? This episode is all about that; giving you concrete tools on how to switch negative thoughts so you can feel better, perform better, become more present and focus your energy on the things that matter.I will also talk about the consequences of letting that inner critic stay loud. Find the show notes and other resources at sofiavoncelsing.com/podcast Other episodes mentioned: 20: Boost Your Mental Fitness: A Guide to Conquering Inner Critics25: Mind Matters: Transforming Beliefs for Peak Performance and WellbeingLink to LinkedIn Post mentioned--------------------Find all episodes & show notes at sofiavoncelsing.com/podcast. Learn more about Working With Sofia. Find Sofia von Celsing on LinkedIn.Find Sofia von Celsing on Instagram.

April 23, 2024Episode 3425 min

34: 15 Healthy Habits to Better Sleep and Higher Performance

DOWNLOAD THE 15 HEALTHY HABITS GUIDE HEREMany of the clients I meet (and the people around me) are not getting enough sleep.Either they can’t sleep because of high stress-levels during the day, or because they work a lot in the evenings, they get disturbed by kids, or because of habits that might be contra-productive to a good night's sleep that they aren’t aware of. Is this you? Or someone you know?Whatever the reason is, there are a LOT of things that can be done to improve sleep, and the bonus effects of turning a bad sleeping situation around are huge. In this episode, I will go through 15 healthy habits that will improve the likelihood of getting a good night's sleep. We can’t always control all the things that might keep us up at night, but let’s focus on the things that we can control. Sleep is a topic that is very close to my heart, as there have been times in my life when I have felt that I was operating at 20-30% of my capacity, at best, because of sleep deprivation, so I really understand what it’s like, and have been hacking my own and my client’s sleep for many years now. As soon as I hear that someone is struggling with sleep, I always go through this checklist with them to quickly see where to focus the attention. Some of the habits or tricks are super low-hanging fruit, and some require a bit more effort, but all of them are great and will benefit you, your health, performance, and sleep. Find the show notes and other resources at sofiavoncelsing.com/podcastDOWNLOAD THE 15 HEALTHY HABITS GUIDE HERE--------------------Find all episodes & show notes at sofiavoncelsing.com/podcast. Learn more about Working With Sofia. Find Sofia von Celsing on LinkedIn.Find Sofia von Celsing on Instagram.

April 9, 2024Episode 331 hr 12 min

33: Habits, Workspace Design, Culture & Leadership for Sustainable Peak Performance with Lindsay Hedenskog

Energy management is something that I often talk about, and the reason for that is because your energy is the most precious resource you have. Today, I’m joined by Lindsay Hedenskog. Lindsay has spent her nearly 20-year-long career building companies, leading teams, and consulting for the biggest companies in the Nordics. And for the last 10 years, she’s been obsessed with mastering and developing systems to better manage her energy. Today she is working as a workspace consultant, turning ordinary work habits into superpowers. In this episode we talk about; ✅ Effective habits and tools that will support your mental and physical health, energy, productivity & performance✅ Energy management vs time management✅ How our body’s and brains aren’t made for the way we work today with back-to-back meetings & long working days✅ Lindsay’s journey as a mother, leader, and entrepreneur✅ How workspace design can improve productivity and performance✅ Over-working & feeling of not-enoughness as a parent due to hustle cultures✅ The transformation Lindsay has gone through the past 20 years when it comes to managing her own energy✅ The role her coach has played in her life✅ How we need a new definition of productivity…and a lot more!Find out more about Lindsay Hedenskog and her work--------------------Find all episodes & show notes at sofiavoncelsing.com/podcast. Learn more about Working With Sofia. Find Sofia von Celsing on LinkedIn.Find Sofia von Celsing on Instagram.