In this episode, I’m joined by Sharon Smith, leadership coach and founder of Own Your Leadership, for a no-nonsense conversation about time, boundaries and why saying yes to everything is a fast track to overwhelm.
Sharon shares the behind-the-scenes of how she went from burned-out teacher to boundary-setting business owner and what she learned the hard way about people-pleasing, capacity and leading well.
If you’ve ever felt guilty for saying no, if your calendar is packed but nothing feels meaningful or if you just need someone to tell you it’s OK to not be available 24/7… this is the conversation you didn’t know you needed.
Why saying yes to everything nearly broke Sharon and what she did instead
The difference between managing and leading (and why it matters more than you think)
Why boundaries aren’t selfish, they’re a leadership skill
Sharon’s brilliant concept of the “Curiosity File” for managing ideas + distractions
How to time block like a CEO
What it really takes to reclaim your calendar and your energy
The mindset shift that changed everything for Sharon (and might for you too)
Sharon’s guest blog post on boundaries: https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/blog/the-power-of-boundaries-how-leaders-can-manage-time-and-boost-productivity
Sharon’s website and links to connect: https://www.ownyourleadership.co.uk
Free Time Audit Workbook: https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/timeauditworkbook
Work with Me: https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/links
Self-study course, Get More Time: https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/get-more-time-course
Get my free Time Audit workbook: https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/timeauditworkbook
Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/sarahstewart.co.uk and https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahstewartglasgow
About Sarah:
I'm your host, Sarah Stewart, Glasgow-based time management expert. My approach combines the wisdom of traditional time management strategies with the transformative power of mindfulness. My commitment is to help you get more time for the things that really matter.
If you are ready to ditch the hustle culture and overwhelm, and instead embrace peaceful productivity; you are in the right place.
