Hey Reader,
If you're feeling underwater and like you are spinning ALL the plates in your role... I get it! I've been exactly where you are and I see you. Taking a moment to invest in yourself falls to the bottom of the todo list frequently, and the exhaustion starts to compound.
Let's be audacious in stealing back our future time together, starting now.
Do your future self a favor and block 10 hours a week in your work calendar as buffer time on recurrence.
YEP, two hours a day.
Private block, no need for details to be viewable, just make sure it shows up as busy on your end. You won't notice a difference immediately, but over the next couple of weeks you'll start to have more space as meeting requests naturally land (mostly) outside of this time.
What will you do with this time? I found as a leader of hundreds, there were two main uses – 1. to handle any day-of fires or last minute requests and 2. to take space to stay grounded, be strategic and process.
"But Alison, I can't..."
Yes, you can! Many execs with admins do exactly this. You can always use this time to schedule or reschedule things too. This is not selfish, it is strategic.
"But Alison, people will..."
So what if they do... throw a tantrum? Judge you? I guarantee you the likely response from those around you is... nothing. People are way more focused on themselves and likely won't notice. They may start to notice a shift in your energy and ability to think strategically. Winning!
"But Alison, I feel guilty..."
Yep, society has conditioned us to be continuously available, highly productive every second and say "yes" to back-to-back zoom meetings. This is a tough muscle to shift, AND I believe in you.
Let me know what you discover in both your response to this tip, and how it works for you should you implement it. Your future self will thank you!!
Your Coach,
Alison
p.s. The next Cohorts of the Design Leadership Accelerator are open for enrollment, starting in March and April. Join an intimate group of peers to invest in your leadership development and become the confident and highly respected leader you know you can be. 🚀
p.p.s. I'm giving a seat in the March Cohort to someone experiencing unemployment for every 3 paid students. Spread the word and help give back to the community while investing in yourself or your team. 💕
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Alison Gretz, ACC
Executive Coach, future of work & Leadership Development thought leader, Mum to 2 small humans, prior leader to teams of hundreds.
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