EP17: Achieving Harmony in Work and Life: Insights from Coach Colene
Achieving work/life balance can feel like attaining a mythical level of success as an entrepreneur. Navigating all the "shoulds" and "have tos" can be overwhelming but the reality is that everyone's needs and lives are incredibly different, so you have to just find what works for you. Even if you feel like you are starting to find harmony, distinct seasons in your life will call for new sets of boundaries. Ultimately, achieving harmony between your work life and your personal life is possible, but being intentional is crucial to make it happen.
Our guest, Coach Colene Elridge, understands the challenges faced by stretched-too-thin entrepreneurs and their teams. With years of experience in HR and consulting through her own boutique company, Be More, Coach Colene not only empowers women in leadership roles but also assists companies in building equitable and inspiring cultures. She has worked with both Fortune 100 companies and small business owners, guiding them toward becoming skillful and compassionate leaders.
In this episode, Toa and Coach Colene will discuss:
The myth of work-life balance and what that means for your life
The art of setting priorities to align with your values for better decision-making.
The difference between time management and energy management so you can improve your productivity
How gratefulness can change your mindset and replenish your energy
The benefit of taking necessary breaks to avoid burnout and why it's better to think in terms of "seasons of life"
Join us to learn how to prioritize what matters most and create a more fulfilling entrepreneurial journey.
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The key moments in this episode are:
00:04:07 - The Myth of Work-Life Balance,
00:12:35 - Building Better Boundaries,
00:25:46 - Gratitude and Mindset,
00:32:13 - Managing Energy vs. Managing Time,
00:34:12 - Knowing Your Season of Life and Intentions
Quotable Moments From the Episode
“Work life balance; what does that mean? It means nothing to me because, honestly, I think the reality of just life, especially as a business owner, is that there is no magical combination.” - Coach Colene
“Nice’ is just letting people get by with overthrowing your boundaries or not having boundaries to begin with. ‘Kindness’ is; truly--the kindest thing that I can do for you and for me and for our relationship is to say—‘hey, this is what I need from you." - Coach Colene
"Think beyond who you are right now. ‘Who do I want to be in this world? How do I want to show up? What are the values that I have? What are the behaviors that I would be in alignment with?’” - Coach Colene
Connect with Coach Colene!
Coach Colene's website
Connect with Toa!
C&B Podcast website
*Production by Four Eyes Media*