Leaders Discreetly Stepping Back from Stress Overload
Bronwen Sciortino, a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and an expert in simplicity in life, is helping people create a life that is healthy, happy, and highly successful with ease. As an author and the founder of sheIQ Life Pty Ltd, Sciortino is leading the charge in a new approach to leadership.
This new approach is not about working harder or longer hours, but about paying attention to one's energy. Top leaders are focusing on building capacity, protecting their clarity, energy, and focus, and setting their own terms for how they show up. They are tired and noticing an edge creeping in, shorter fuses, and small things feeling bigger than they should.
Leading from this space results in clearer thinking, faster recovery, less grinding through days, and making real impact again. This shift is not loud or dramatic, but a quiet return to what works for the individual.
Many people appear to have their lives under control but are experiencing constant pressure. White space in one's day allows the brain to reset, recalibrate, and refocus, and is not wasted time, but essential fuel. Batching tasks that require focus when the mind is sharp and moving meetings that flatten the leader to a less impactful time can be effective.
Taking a tech-free lunch can help improve clarity and focus. Protecting one non-negotiable for oneself each day, such as a walk, a moment alone, or a real meal, is important for maintaining health and clarity. Stepping outside for a few moments of quiet can be beneficial. Blocking just 10 minutes between meetings can make a significant difference.
More and more leaders are making a shift, not because they are giving up, but because they are tired of leaking energy to keep up appearances and burning out in the process. Leading without overwhelm can show others that a different way is possible and powerful, and can give them permission to transform their lives as well.
One way to start moving in this direction is by building white space into one's day. Energy dips and draining tasks should be noticed and managed strategically. Despite this pressure being quiet and draining, it never seems to go away. However, with a focus on simplicity and self-care, leaders can regain their clarity and make a real impact.
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