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The Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesHow to Cope with Terrible Bosses and Painful Endings Like Redundancy, Quitting or Being Let Go OfHave you ever had to deal with a “bad” boss, a challenging work culture or felt like you’re not sure if you’re in the right place to work anymore? This thinking is something that a lot of us struggle with (past me included).When you’re in a toxic work environment, we often feel like we can fix the situation on our own if only we could do more. In reality this usually doesn’t work and we end up leaving or being let go which we can take very...
2024-06-0224 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesHow Emotional Dexterity Drives Personal and Organisational GrowthHave you ever made yourself wrong for being too emotional or sensitive at work? Maybe you’ve had a difficult conversation, faced a micro-aggression or frozen on the spot…In your mind you want to let things go but physically you find yourself unable to release the residual emotions that are there?Emotional dexterity is the capacity to effectively recognise, understand and manage a wider range of emotions both within yourself and in others.If you’re feeling disconnected from yo...
2024-05-0529 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesUnveiling Your Career Sweet Spot: Mastering the Art of Passion and PracticalityWe’re not taught at school how to think about our careers, or even the importance of taking the time to get to know ourselves.To me, this is a foundational skill that is overlooked until we’re out in the workforce feeling overwhelmed trying to balance our passion and what makes us feel connected alongside the practical components of our career, like financial stability.This intersection is what I like to refer to as the career sweet spot.The intersection between passion and prac...
2024-04-2125 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe Purposeful Productivity Playbook: Stress Management and Energy OptimisationIs the goal to always be productive?Always being “on” and maximising our productivity sounds good in theory. Like it’s the right strategy that will get you closer to your end goal faster. The reality is very different though.We’re human. We need rest. Our brains have a finite attention span and ability to focus.With that in mind, it’s important for all of us to be aware of what season we’re in. Whether that’s growth, a bit...
2024-04-0722 min
Retirement RebelCold Water Therapy: Sara Barnes' Journey to Empowerment and HealingHello, and welcome back to "Retirement Rebel." This is your host, Siobhan Daniels, ready to dive into a truly inspiring episode. Now, usually, our introductions set the scene for what's to come, and today's no different. We've covered three pivotal topics that inform our conversation and, without a doubt, will resonate with many.Firstly, we broached the subject of physical and emotional rejuvenation through an activity as challenging yet reinvigorating as cold water swimming. Sara Barnes eloquently shares her voyage of discovery, having turned to the icy embrace of open waters after a surgery that tested her...
2024-02-2146 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan Barnes5 Questions I'm Asking Myself As I Map Out My Life + Career For 2024We’ve now entered December, a time for most of us of to close out our projects, wrapping up plans, reflecting and getting ready for the holidays.I hope if you’re here, it’s because amongst all the closing down of the year you’re also thinking about planning for 2024, and I want to help get you started so that you can get through what is the end of a season for many of us and step into your new season.In this episode of The Aligned Achiever...
2023-12-0312 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesHow to Handle Conflict at Work without Losing SleepThere’s been a theme with my clients recently around how to have difficult conversations and handle conflict at work.There are an endless number of reasons for conflict in the workplace, but some of the most common reasons that I hear are that people are feeling stretched, there’s less people on the team to get the job done and the big one is simply, stress.When there’s a feeling of stress and perhaps a bit overwhelmed in the workplace or your team, conflict becomes more “normal” in our day...
2023-11-2612 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesHow to Know When Being Grateful Is Keeping You Stuck and Unhappy In Life and WorkThe personal development space is rife with slogans about the power of gratitude. And it’s true, gratitude IS important in a world that has us seeking more and better “things” in life. The next promotion, a bigger house, a newer car, the latest iPhone.The desire for more can keep us in a state of lack and always wanting. The desire for more can make us feel like what we already have isn’t enough.And whilst thi...
2023-11-1914 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesWhat To Do When It's All Too Much (World Events, Work Deadlines and Looking After Kids)How do you deal with things, when everything around you feels like too much?Whether it’s the news, your busy schedule or navigating a difficult situation or period in your life, we often try to escape the uncomfortable feelings or the challenge that comes up in these moments rather than facing them head on.If you’re feeling like it’s time to let go of your less-than-healthy coping strategies through reconnecting with your body this is for you.In this episode of The...
2023-11-1209 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesInterview with Dr. Kate Cashman: How to Have Courageous Conversations In Life and Work (+ Bring Courage To Making Career Decisions)Have you ever met anybody who leans into those difficult conversations and can always keep their composure?There is a level of authenticity required to feel confident and find your voice in the workplace and this is something that a lot of women struggle with.If you’re facing a situation where you know you need to have a hard or difficult conversation, now is the time to reframe that into an opportunity to be courageous.There aren’t many people that can do that, but it’s such a powerful skill to have...
2023-11-0542 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesHow "Essentialism" Can Help You Reboot Your CareerHave you heard of the term “Essentialism?”It was coined by the author Greg McKeown who wrote the book of the same title.Essentialism is fundamentally about designing and taking control of your life so that you can purposefully direct your energy to bring you closer to your goals.It’s about knowing the things that will move you forward and putting them before everything else, and living by design rather than default.Non-essentialism is everywhere…our lives become cluttered and we take action based on what we’...
2023-10-2915 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe 3 Secret Reasons High Achieving Women Come to Me For Career SupportHigh achieving women come to me thinking they need career advice or support, but the real reasons they seek me out are a little more hidden.The women I work with are very capable, high achieving, incredibly amazing women who also struggle, so they come to me (and other coaches) looking for support to fully understand their career options and opportunities and to answer the question “where do I want to go from here?”In this episode of The Aligned Achiever podcast we explore the 3 hidden reasons that care...
2023-10-2213 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesWhat Hypnotherapy + Mindset Work Has To Do With Your Career and Mental HealthYour mental health is paramount to being able to achieve your career goals and live a fulfilling life.This means it’s an essential part of the work I do with clients when we’re exploring their career trajectory, aims and opportunities.Inspired by Mental Health Awareness Day on October 10th, I wanted to speak to you about mental wellbeing and more specifically what hypnotherapy and mindset work has to do with both your career and mental health.In this episode of The Alig...
2023-10-1518 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesWhen Your Boss is the Problem: How to Maintain Your Sanity and ProfessionalismDo you have a difficult boss? Or have you had one before? A challenging relationship with your boss can lead to you questioning your career decisions or looking for a way out when you actually love your job and are really good at it.It’s also one of the biggest challenges in the workplace that leads to burnout.It’s not easy to be in the position of having a difficult boss whether it’s because they’re micromanaging, communicating poorly or highly critical...
2023-10-0818 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesWhen You're 3/4 Through The Year and Not Where You Want To BeWe’re officially into the final quarter of 2023.How are your New Year's Resolutions and goals holding up?Do you still have a clear vision of your goals for this year?It’s often at this point in the year that I have colleagues and clients come to me feeling as though they haven’t been able to get any traction on their goals and feel that they’ve let themselves down by not heading in the direction they intended this year....
2023-10-0115 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesDo You Need to Get More Gritty and Resilient or is it Time to Throw in the Towel?Is there a perfect career path for you?Is there a right or wrong when it comes to choosing whether to persevere on your current path or quit and do something else? After over 10 years of working with high achieving women, I’ve come to know that there is no right or wrong answer to navigating career pivots. There is, however, a perceived “right” from the perspective of societal expectations of what is on your CV or what a prospective employer is looking for. So how d...
2023-09-2420 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe 3 Secrets to Go From Flat and Exhausted to Flow and EnergyIf you want to make aligned decisions in your career, it requires you to be in the best headspace possible. To feel relaxed, at peace, and ultimately, in a state where you can make these big decisions.For so many women though, they are chronically stressed, overwhelmed and burnt out, making it increasingly difficult to achieve our big goals and desires.This is why it is so important that you know how to reclaim your energy and provide yourself with the capacity to be able to...
2023-09-1714 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe Crucial But Overlooked Reason Why So Many Smart Women BurnoutWomen are 32% more likely to experience burnout than men (according to Future Forum’s August survey).Female senior leaders are 60% more likely to provide emotional support to their teams, more likely to ensure the team’s workload is manageable and help their team navigate work life challenges (McKinsey and LeanIn.org's annual Women in the Workplace 2021 report.)Women who are climbing the corporate ladder, who are ambitious and driven, often end up considering downshifting their careers because they end up feeling like the odds are stacked against them.
2023-09-1017 min
mindyou - the art of holistic self caremindyou132 Personal Development Coach & Author Siobhan Mungovan talks advocacy, self love & selfcarePersonal Development Coach, Author & Motivational Speaker Siobhan Mungovan talks coaching, advocacy, self love and self care keepsmilingalways.ie @keepsmilingcoach
2023-09-0529 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesBeyond Hustle: Building Resilience and Preventing Burnout with Smart Habits and SystemsIt’s time to hit pause.When we’re always planning our future and looking ahead to what’s next, it’s no wonder we end up stressed and hustling to get to the next stage in our career.This constant state of being “on” and hustling to be more and more productive is not sustainable and inevitably leads to burnout.Whilst there are stages of our careers and lives for growth and we often find ourselves doing a little extra when we’re in thi...
2023-09-0316 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe Road to Burnout Recovery: Navigating the 12 Stages of BurnoutWhen we leave the minor stresses and challenges of life unchecked they can accumulate to a point where we make knee jerk decisions to our life or career or find ourselves in a health crisis.The good news is that it takes time to get to the point of full blown burnout where you’re unable to weigh up decisions, see opportunities and find your mental and physical health deteriorating.That means that by knowing the 12 stages of burnout and how you can identify where you’re at in those stages, you can take the...
2023-08-2722 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesBouncing Back from Survival Mode: 3 Questions To Ask YourselfWhen we find extra on our plates, it’s easy to slip into survival mode.When we’re in survival mode, we’re basically just making sure everything that needs to get done, gets done.You may have slipped into survival mode because you’ve been juggling kids on their summer holidays with your full workload, maybe you have a sick family member or someone who’s needed more of your support recently, or maybe you’ve just been saying yes a lot and now your plate is overflowi...
2023-08-2018 min
Tao Te ChainSiobhan Barnes - The Soulful Executive Coaching is All about Personal DevelopmentSiobhan Barnes started her professional career at JLL and was promoted from Analyst to Associate Director in just 4 years, one of the youngest in the history of the firm. While working at the biggest and sexiest Hong Kong real estate deals in her mid-twenties, she sought a new challenge when she left to join Goldman Sachs, an American Investment Bank to manage real estate transactions for South East Asia.She is now well known, being recognized as the Founder and Soulful Executive Coach at the Neon Life Society, where she helps compassionate and ambitious professional women to...
2023-08-1732 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe Missing Ingredient When It Comes to Managing Stress and OverwhelmPeople feel overwhelmed all the time.We live in a busy, fast-paced environment. That’s just what the modern world is.Being able to regulate our nervous system to support ourselves through stressful moments and life periods is an essential part of managing overwhelm and the burnout that can follow.Both our mind and body play integral roles in navigating the world we live in, which is one of the reasons why I believe understanding the mind-body connection and the role energetics pl...
2023-08-1316 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesWhat Barbie and Burnout Have To Do With Each Other (+ How They Impact You)How does Barbie relate to burnout?Barbie is an iconic representation of the “ideal woman” in society.She symbolises the unattainable perfection that we as women often strive to achieve and the limitless potential that we as women have.Sounds empowering, right?Barbie can do it all, and while that may seem empowering, the idea that doing it all is what will make you happy and worthwhile is so deeply ingrained in our culture that it places an i...
2023-08-0620 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe Subtle Signs of Burnout: 5 Indicators You Shouldn’t IgnoreWhen burnout is left unchecked, you eventually get to the point where you can’t continue on.Hustle culture is so glorified.The idea of doing more and saying yes to more is so ingrained in us as a society that we keep saying yes, and putting more on our plate until we physically, mentally and emotionally are unable to keep at that adrenaline filled pace.There are subtle signs that you might be heading towards burnout, that when addressed in the earlier stages can keep you on the meaningful track where you wa...
2023-07-3014 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesHow to Succeed in a Purpose-Driven Career Without the BurnoutThere are a number of phases to creating a career you love.A common theme amongst all the different seasons of your career journey is centering your well-being and ensuring that you’re moving forward without burning yourself out.Each of us has skills and talents and gifts that we’re here to share, and because we’re swimming in a culture of hustle, it can take a toll on our health and make us feel like we’re falling behind.In this episode of The A...
2023-07-2316 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan Barnes6-figure salary and still feel deeply unhappy? Signs it’s time for a change.Does the success in your career feel like golden handcuffs that are keeping you stuck?We live in a culture that assumes that money is happiness, more is better, the higher up the ladder we climb, the better life will be.Yes, money and financial security is needed, but I’ve spoken to a number of women who have incredibly successful careers, but they’re not happy.It’s easy to get caught up in chasing success, but if it comes at the ex...
2023-07-1615 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe 3 Hidden Costs of "Going With The Flow" In Your CareerWhen is the right time to grit your teeth and continue on your career path?More importantly, when should you listen to your inner compass and pivot and change in your career to move forward in the aligned direction for you?There is a time for both, but the idea of simply ‘going with the flow’ comes with costs and consequences that aren’t often thought about when choosing which direction to follow, and in my experience staying in the same place is more often than not moving you backwa...
2023-07-0911 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesHow To Conduct a Quick and Meaningful Mid Year Review Without Beating Yourself UpThe middle of the year is a really good time to check in with yourself and see where you are.Often, at the start of the year we set ourselves these goals and we have great intentions, but we forget to check in on how we’re going, or if they’re even still the right goals for us 6 months on.In this episode of The Aligned Achiever podcast I’m sharing with you 3 questions that you can ask yourself in your own mid-year review to make sure you’re...
2023-07-0215 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesWhy We Need More Women Like You In Positions of PowerI want to see more women backing themselves and going after the career that they want for themselves.Women exactly like you.Women with emotional intelligence, empathy and a nurturing and caring approach to leadership to be compassionate, powerful leaders.In this episode of The Aligned Achiever podcast I’m talking about why it’s important to me that my work empowers women and results in more women taking their seat at the table, in leadership positions and how I can supp...
2023-06-2512 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesPerception vs Reality: What Does a ‘Successful’ Career Really Look Like?What do you think of when you hear the word ‘success’?Success is a word that holds so much power in society.Perhaps you associate it with achievement, job status, a luxurious lifestyle, an overflowing bank account, living in a specific location, having your own business, the list is endless.Have you thought about what “success” really means to you? When we think of success it’s easy to find ourselves constantly comparing our journey to others...
2023-06-1817 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe 4 Mindset Challenges That Keep Smart Professional Women Playing SmallWhat we believe to be true actualises and eventuates.Having worked with women from all over the world as a coach and mentor, I have come across 4 key mindset challenges that come up time and time again with the women I work with.These mindset challenges stop them from taking the next step, asking for the pay raise or promotion, and taking up space.If you feel like you could be playing a bigger game in your career, whether that’s going fo...
2023-06-1123 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan Barnes3 Lessons Learned Navigating My Own Career 180Do you love it when people share their lessons learned and mistakes they’ve made when navigating their own career journey? This is something that I’ve personally found really helpful when navigating a career pivot.So I want to offer you the same opportunity by sharing my story. Not because I’m perfect, but because I’ve made a lot of mistakes along the way. I share them with you in today’s episode so that you can benefit from what I wish I kne...
2023-06-0426 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan Barnes5 Signs That It Might Be Time For a Career 180I’ve been reflecting recently on my own career journey, and also what's been going on for my clients and the stage of their careers that they’re in.The idea of changing things up and flipping things on their head is in the air for a lot of people right now.This could be for personal reasons driven by a change in values or circumstances, or even something externally driven like a change in the organisation or a redundancy where you’re having to change and adapt...
2023-05-2819 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesHow to Handle Difficult Co-Workers, Bosses and MicromanagersOn average, we spend more time in relationships with the people that we work with than those in our personal life.However, who we work with often isn’t a choice that we have, making conflict inevitable, because you’re just not going to get along with everyone all the time.Conflict and confrontation is not something that a lot of us love, so if the idea of addressing difficult people and situations at work is a challenge for you, this episode has the tools you need to be...
2023-05-1417 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesMissing Promotions and Opportunities as a Smart Woman? Here's my advice.For every opportunity there is, there are also many missed opportunities in the workplace.Often, it’s up to us to advocate for ourselves in the workplace, put ourselves forward and let people know what our goals are.This can be a real challenge for a lot of people, especially some women.In today’s episode of The Aligned Achiever podcast I’m talking about the top 10 challenges I see women face in the workplace when it comes to promot...
2023-05-0713 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesHow to F*ck Perfection and Master the Art of Enoughness at WorkPerfectionism vs High Standards.Do you know the difference?It’s one thing to want to put out high quality work and get good results, but if you’re consistently looking for perfection in your work, this is where the lines get crossed and we step into perfectionism.When we step into the realm of perfectionism, we end up paying the cost associated with it. Hello stress, anxiety, burnout and overthinking. If you resonate with any of this, listen in....
2023-04-3020 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesInterview with Beth Wright: Being Multipassionate As a Lawyer and Functional Medicine Health CoachWe all know that our health and wellbeing matters. Period. If we’re to enjoy life, we need our health. If we’re to do our best at work, we need our health. If we’re to enjoy our relationships, we need our health. Journeying into health and fitness doesn’t mean you have to give up everything.Before I started on my own health and fitness journey, I had the idea that I would...
2023-04-2326 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesFeel Like You’re Living a Double Life at Work and at Home? You Need to Listen to This.Have you ever felt like who you are at work is completely different to who you are at home or in your personal life?Like you’re living a double life?This is something that can cause distress and frustration because you end up confused about who you really are, and it disconnects you from your truth and integrity.While there is often a need to bring a different part of who you are to your corporate role, I do feel there is...
2023-04-1613 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan Barnes4 Strategies to Connect To Your Inner Untamed CEOWhat is an Untamed CEO?Someone who takes charge of their life and career and makes executive decisions about the direction they want to go in.It’s about seizing opportunity and going where life takes you, but equally being discerning about whether that direction is right and true for you, and aligns with who you are.I’ve been talking about the Untamed CEO for the last few episodes and in today’s episode of the podcast I’m sharing with you 4 strategies that you can use to p...
2023-04-0925 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe Untold Story of How I Became An Untamed CEOLast week I spoke about what an untamed CEO is and why I want more women to be one. When I talk about being a CEO, I’m not talking about becoming the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, but rather becoming the Chief Executive Officer, the leader of your own life and career and taking matters into your own hands.It can feel quite daunting when it comes to navigating how you can create an aligned career into something that feels purposeful to you.
2023-04-0230 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesWhat is an Untamed CEO and Why I Want More Women to be OneHave you ever read a book or had an experience that changed your life and got you thinking about the world differently?For me, that book is “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle.This book gave language to some of the challenges that I see myself and women at large facing when it comes to pursuing a career path of purpose both personally and professionally. Many women have been conditioned and socialised into this impossible standard of the ‘perfect woman’ and being Untamed i...
2023-03-2613 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesMenopause + Work: Why This Matters Even If You're in Your 30'sWhen you’re busy…the topic of menopause might seem like something to put into the “I’ll get to it later basket.”Especially if you’re in your 20’s, 30’s and early 40’s. The truth is menopause is an evitable part of every woman’s journey and it WILL have an impact on your life and career. And usually when you are at the top of your game career wise. So it’s wise to think about now. There is very little i...
2023-03-1942 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesYou Are Not Your Job Title: How to Unravel Your Self Worth From What You DoHave you ever been asked at an event…. “So what do you do?”How do you feel about that question? For me, I find it hard to answer…before I go to an event I wonder how do I best describe what I do succinctly and easily?Underneath this question lies so many stories we tell ourselves about our identity, our work and ultimately our self worth. We live in a world that wants to define our self worth...
2023-03-1211 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe #1 Area to Focus on to Stop Holding Yourself BackHave you ever wanted to change a pattern of behaviour?And asked yourself the question…How do I change this? There are three processes that are involved in behaviour change regardless of what behaviour you are changing. Maybe you want to:speak up more in meetingsstop procrastinating on going to the gym or eating well,quit being a pleaser in the workplaceIn today’s episode of the podcast I’m unpacking the number one area to focu...
2023-03-0509 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe 6 Achievement Styles DebunkedYour Achievement Style drives your decision making, fuels your career life and helps you live your most inspired and aligned life.We often think that knowing what’s right for us should be simple, but along the journey of life, we get taught that what we think or feel is “wrong” or bad and so our wires get crossed and we start to doubt ourselves and stop listening to our intuition.In today’s episode of the podcast I’m diving into each of the 6 Achievement Styles in...
2023-02-1919 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesHow to Navigate and Build Your Career Based on Your Achievement StyleThe motivation behind renaming the podcast to The Aligned Achiever last year came from a lifelong fascination I have of trying to understand what makes people tick.Whilst there are things we can learn and do in the realm of productivity and efficiency to get things done, deep down we’re all motivated in different ways…and different strategies work for different people. We’re individuals, we’re unique and applying cookie cutter formulas for “success” doesn’t work.In today’s episode of the...
2023-02-0616 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesWhat To Do When Things Are Good Enough But Something Feels OffAround this time of year when bonuses are being paid out it can be a natural opportunity to reflect on whether things are going well or if it’s time to move on to the next thing.In today’s episode we’re talking about what to do when you know that something is ok or “good enough”, but something feels off and isn’t quite right for you.In today’s episode of the podcast I share with you a 3 step framework to think about how to approach the q...
2023-01-2921 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesA Simple Anchor To Guide Your 2023If you’ve had a slow start to 2023 and haven’t found your energy yet, or haven’t picked up momentum since the holidays I’ve got your back. In today’s episode we’re talking about a simple anchor to guide your 2023 especially when life happens. We’re zooming in on how you can stay focused with your goals and take action on what’s important for you this year EVEN when life throws curveballs your way. For all the show notes come on...
2023-01-2217 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesA Step By Step Guide to Planning Your 2023 for More Meaning + Less BurnoutToday we’re diving into a step by step guide to planning your 2023 for more meaning and less burnout.This is the last episode of The Aligned Achiever for 2022 and I wanted to make sure that you had something to work with as you go into the holiday period.In this episode I’m guiding you through an A to Z of how you can break down your 2023 planning into tangible projects and goals, and how to make sure that you’re doing the things that matter...
2022-12-1124 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesMy Top 5 Life + Career Lessons from 2022I can’t believe we’re in December already!It always surprises me how fast time goes and how slowly it can go at the same time.So often we are focused on setting new goals, and what we need to do to move forward, but to be honest, one of the most effective things we can do is reflect on what has been working and what hasn’t and use that as fuel to change things up if needed or hit the reset button.
2022-12-0419 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesHigh Achievement vs. Aligned Achievement: What's The Difference?We all know that achieving for “achieving sake” isn’t fulfilling. It can keep us on the hamster-wheel of DOING and keep us feeling like our achievements are NEVER ENOUGH. Cue: the desire for more meaning and purpose….When we talk about meaning and purpose though, it can feel really fluffy and a bit ethereal.But there are things that we can do to work more purpose into our projects and to say yes to initiatives that make us feel purposeful. Which be...
2022-11-2715 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesOn The Right Track: How To Get Clear On Your Career Trajectory For 2023 and Create Meaningful Momentum Without BurnoutI’m really excited to be diving into today’s topic.If you’re listening to this in November 2022 it is my intention to help you get clear on how you can map out the right goals for you before 2023. Even if you're listening to this after the fact, follow the steps to hit reset. We live in a culture that is hell bent on productivity and sometimes when you stay on that track without stopping to question if you’re working hard towards the right goals, you can wake up wonder...
2022-11-2021 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan Barnes5 Signs It’s Time For a Reinvention (+ Why I’m Revamping the Podcast)I am so excited to be coming to you with a refresh, revamp, and reinvention.Reinvention is really the theme of today’s podcast.In this episode we’re going to be diving into the 5 signs that it’s your time for a reinvention, and a little backstory on why I decided to revamp the podcast.For all the show notes come on over to: https://siobhanbarnes.com/43
2022-11-1323 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesStrategic Down Time: Why it Matters and How to Plan for it When You’re BusyDown time and rest. What comes up for you when I say those words?Are you really good at making sure that you have down time and rest in your schedule?Or are you like many of my clients? Someone who doesn’t find the time for rest because your schedule is so full and you’ve just got so much to do.The truth is we live in a world where there is a lot happening. Particularly post Covid, we now have...
2022-11-0627 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesHow to Pivot and Leap in your Career Without Burning your Hard Work Down to the GroundIt most definitely feels like change is in the air.But how do you know if you should make a change, or if the grass is greener and actually, you’re better off staying put?In today’s episode we’re exploring how to pivot and leap in your career without burning your hard work down to the groundFor all the show notes come on over to: https://siobhanbarnes.com/41
2022-10-3020 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe Missing Piece To Making An Impact At Work Without Sacrificing YourselfDo you find yourself pulled into a million different directions? Do you want to focus on your priorities and your work? But yet you feel like you have to say yes to other things like children, other peoples’ demands or commitments that you’ve made in the past?Today we’re exploring the missing piece that’s needed to make an impact at work without sacrificing yourself. For all the show notes come on over to: https...
2022-10-2318 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe 5 Ways High Achiever's Unintentionally Keep Themselves Stuck in Life + WorkIf you’re listening to this podcast chances are you’re a high achiever and top performer and someone who wants to do really well in your life and in your work. And yet you might find that sometimes you feel a little bit stuck.Perhaps you sabotage your success…you hold back..you don’t say the thing you need to say. Even though you KNOW you want that next level thing and know what to do……...
2022-10-0228 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesShould You Persevere or Give Up?Indecision can be such a time suck. Have you ever asked yourself if you should persevere with something or just give up?Staying stuck takes up precious energy. Sometimes decisions are not easy to make and there are a lot of considerations at play. Like when you’re deciding whether to move city or country, change jobs or start a business. In today’s episode we’re exploring how you can be...
2022-09-1419 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesTaking Action To Love Your Work But It's Not Working?Have you ever had a career goal? Maybe it was to find another job at a different company, or to land a certain number of clients in your business.With that clear goal, you've mapped out all the steps.You've managed to execute on those steps, ticking off every item on your to-do list. YET, you haven't achieved that desired result….Whether it be landing that new job or finding those paying clients coming to work with you. Not all action is creat...
2022-09-0617 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesBalancing Kids & Business: Why There's No Such Thing As PerfectOne of the biggest challenges I continue to bump up against, right alongside my clients is:How do I balance my work with my desire to be present with my family?Personally…my family is entering a new season and chapter.Our eldest child just entered secondary school this academic year. And with that we’re all navigating new priorities, new ways of being present. I’m feeling into a different chapter for my child and also myself in work…..
2022-08-2816 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe 3 Ways High Achiever's Unintentionally Sabotage Themselves in Life and WorkI’m back in the studio recording this podcast after a beautiful summer holiday away with my family. Upon my return I’ve been reflecting on how I want to show up differently and “better” in my life and work…“Better” being a subjective term which has a personal meaning for this season of my life and work. With the benefit of taking a pause from the usual daily and weekly routine, naturally I’ve been able to get some perspective o...
2022-08-2121 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan Barnes3 Reasons Why You Don't Need an MBA For a Career PivotI recently went down the internet rabbit hole.For me that involves topics on career, women in leadership, business, money etc) and I stumbled on an article by HBR on Whether An MBA is Really Worth It? It got me thinking about the number of conversations I’ve had over the years with professional women debating whether to take an MBA to advance their careers. Usually they speak to me to weigh up the pro’s and con’s…Th...
2022-08-1412 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe 4 Essential Pillars To Doing Work You Love and Getting Paid Well For ItMost of us want to earn great money doing work we love. If you ask anyone if this is possible and how to do it, the answers will vary…When I was back in Corporate, earning great money but feeling spiritually bankrupt, I wanted a magic pill to tell me what I should do. Unfortunately after doing this work for 9 years, I know that it doesn’t work like that. Getting clear on how you can do work...
2022-08-0718 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesWhy We Need To Talk About Women, Work and MoneyA constant conversation that comes up time and time again in my work is the topic of money. In my 9 years of coaching I’ve heard women say to me things like:I want to switch careers but I don’t want to walk away from my stable paychequeI want to take a break and focus on being home with my young kids but I’m not sure if it’s smart to miss out on my career and earning potential this far into my careerI just found out my co...
2022-07-3122 min
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2022-07-2518 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesIs The Key To Soulful Success In Your Work About Energetics or Strategy?You may have noticed a few changes to the online look and feel to my work…Over the past few months I’ve been doing some soul searching and clarifying where my work is taking me. At the core of what I do I’m here to support you in coming back to the REAL you. To drown out the expectations and “should’s” of what your path is supposed to be. And instead clarify what feels right and true for you. I believe...
2022-07-2426 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe Hidden Costs of Procrastinating On Your Next Career MoveWhen people come to me to get unstuck in life, career and business..,I ask them to share how long they’ve been feeling stuck. For some people its weeks. For others it's months. Far more often than you think, people have been feeling stuck for YEARS. Today we’re talking about the hidden costs of procrastinating on your next career move or change and the importance of making a decision so that you don’t stay stuck in the trap of...
2022-07-1719 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe Burnout Solution for Compassionate High Achiever'sAre you the caretaker? The nurturer? The person who makes sure everyone else is taken care of and feels loved and supported?Today we’re exploring the burnout solution for compassionate high achiever’s. As a giver you’re used to making sure that everyone else is OK and today I’VE got your back. I want to make sure that YOU are taken care of, nourished and supported too. Why?...
2022-07-1018 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesHow to Do A Mid Year Review to Create A Life, Career and Business You Actually LoveDid you set big intentions at the start of the year? Maybe you were so sure that this year was the year that you would welcome in the new and say goodbye to the old, once and for all. And yet 6 months later, perhaps you haven’t made as much progress as you wanted. Or maybe you did make progress and it’s been a really hard slog.You are not alone. Most of us set goals and intentions but end up nowhere near...
2022-07-0325 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesHow To Take a Break From Work Without Self Sabotaging Your Hard WorkI recently worked with a client who admitted that she secretly wanted to be fired so that she had a legitimate reason to take an extended break and just relax. To be honest after the years that we’ve all experienced globally I don’t blame her. We live in a culture where it can seem “lazy” or “bad” to take a break. But the truth is, rest and time to just be is important. Surely there must be a way to take a pause an...
2022-06-2615 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesHow to Spot The Real Reason You're Feeling Stuck In Life and WorkI was working with a client recently in a VIP day to support her in getting unstuck in her life and work. At the end she said... “I can’t believe that deep down this one thing was holding me back. I’m both embarrassed and also relieved. Embarrassed that this thing is even an issue and also relieved that it’s not got a grip on me anymore.”And that’s the thing…the things that hold us back in our life, work and relationships…often live in our shadows.
2022-06-1914 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe Top 6 Challenges High Achiever's Face When Advancing Their CareersThe other day I received a whatsapp message on my ex work friends group chat. On the chat we reminisced about the “old days” we worked together at the same company.I mentioned this to my husband who still works at this same company and we started to talk about our journeys since I left.He asked me what I wish I knew back then that I know now….I shared that there is so much more that meets the eye wh...
2022-06-1219 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe 3 Areas Holding You Back From Getting UnstuckIf you’re feeling stuck in your life and work right now….chances are there are just 3 areas that are holding you back from moving forward. Whether you’re looking to:make a decision on a certain choice point in your work (like quitting your job, changing roles, starting a business etc)navigating a tricky situation (e.g. a challenging boss or colleague, a promotion etc)Move into something new or differentThese 3 areas are what you need to know about to figure out what’s...
2022-06-0527 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe High Achiever's Guide to Taking An Effective Pause From Prioritising WorkThere comes a point in your career or business when you just need to take a break or pause. For high-achievers this can be a really daunting prospect. If you’re a high achiever you’re likely hardworking with big goals. You likely have a strong desire to make a meaningful impact with what you do. And so naturally the thought of taking a break or a pause can feel like taking a step backwards in the wrong direction.
2022-05-3026 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesInterview with Dr. Laurena Law: Women’s Health, Menopause + Career ChoicesMany of us have moments when we question our career and life choices….and wonder if the path we’ve chosen is really right and true anymore.It’s 100% normal to feel disillusioned with company politics, dogma and the “way things are.”Which makes you wonder….At what point is it worth giving up and doing something else?In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Dr. Laurena Law who is a functional medicine doctor with training in Nutritional Medicine, Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine and a passion for women’s health a...
2022-03-1353 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe 3 Seasons of Your Career You Need to Know About Before You Strategise Your Next StepAs we continue to live longer and longer, our careers are extending further and further out.If our careers are spanning multiple decades it’s inevitable that we will go through seasons - much like the natural world does around us.Knowing which season we’re in can be super helpful so that we can navigate the specific journey ahead of us as we move forward.We’re constantly changing and evolving and this is a good thing.Yes we want to have a plan and goals - but...
2022-03-0625 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesInterview with Sheryl Bolden: Navigating A Sustainable Career In the Fashion IndustryGone are the days where it’s expected and normal for you to work at the same company for your entire career.These days it’s very normal to make a pivot and make changes in your work, relationships and where you live.Which begs the question…How do you navigate pivots and decisions in your career?In today’s episode, I’m interviewing first time author, Sheryl Bolden. Author of the book Sustainably Stylish: A Guide to Curating a Guilt Free Wardrobe.In the...
2022-02-2730 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesDealing with Burnout: Beyond Mindset + Mental HealthBurnout. I’m sure you’re familiar with the term.Longer work hours and increased demands at home means that many of us are facing new stressors across all domains of life.As we continue to navigate the pandemic, these stressors are more persistent and indefinite - increasing our risk of burnoutRather than make ourselves wrong for burning out, not being able to shake it off and berating ourselves for not doing enough to move through it….I want you to know that you’re not alone and you don’t ha...
2022-02-2024 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThriving In Your Life + Career As a Sensitive Career WomanBeen given the eye roll and told you’re “overly emotional”?Maybe you pick up on other people’s feelings and find it hard to separate your energy out from others….In this episode we unpack how to thrive in your life and work as a sensitive career woman and we explore 3 guideposts to support you in staying on track and staying in your lane. For all the show notes come on over to: https://siobhanbarnes.com/18
2022-02-1114 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesWhen You Need to Make A Change + Don't Know HowDo you want to make a change in your career and don’t know how?Let alone where to start?It’s so normal to feel overwhelmed with where to begin and how to meet all the different questions that come with “how do I pivot into a career I actually want.”In this episode we explore when you need to make a career change but don’t know the steps to take to make it happen. For all the show notes come on over to: https://siobhanbarnes.com/17
2022-02-0616 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesWhy You Need To Own Your Resentment + Stop Focusing on GratitudeDeep down do you feel bouts of anger, frustration or overwhelm with how things are right now (at work, with life, with others) but then quickly shove these feelings down because you know that you’re luckier than a lot of others and shouldn’t be complaining? Do you turn to “gratitude” trying to focus on what’s good rather than what’s not because deep down you worry that if you let yourself feel all that’s not OK you’ll be sucked in a downward spiral? In this episode we’re diving into why yo...
2022-01-3017 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe 3 Saboteurs Keeping You Stuck, Unfulfilled and Burned Out in Life + WorkWith the turn of the calendar into a new year, many of us hope for something different Whether you set new year's resolutions, intentions or have a guiding word for the year…the stats show that less than 10% of those who set goals of some kind…will see those through to the end of the year.And there’s a reason why that’s the case. No, there's nothing wrong with you…Turns out that there are 3 saboteurs that can keep us stuck.I’ve seen thes...
2022-01-2323 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan Barnes3 Reasons To Drop Hustle Culture For GoodHave you ever said to yourself “I just don’t have the time” or maybe you’ve questioned “What am I working so hard for?”It’s a common complaint I hear a lot. It’s true. Life can be full.Work commitments, kids to look after, aging parents, a household to manage plus all the things you do just for you. It’s no wonder our to-do lists are never done and that our schedules are packed to the brim. In this episode, we explore 3 reasons...
2021-12-1221 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan Barnes3 Tips to Navigate a Life + Career TransitionAs women we go through so many transitions. Through it all we can doubt if we’re on the “right” path and who we are meant to be in the process. If you’re in transition and not sure of where to go next, listen in. Whether you’re:Graduating universeGetting marriedHad a babyLost a parentStarting a new career pathMoving countries….You’re in the right place. We’ll dive into how to know what the right path is for YOU. Listen in and grab the show notes...
2021-12-0514 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesWhy More Women Need To Get SelfishFor most people “selfish” is a dirty word. Who would want to be selfish?Turns out, I did 😬🤭A few years ago “being selfish” was the exact assignment my coach helped me uncover as we worked through the challenges I was facing as a mum to 3 young kids whilst growing my coaching business.I learned so many things from my experiment of “being more selfish” and in this episode we explore why more women need to get selfish. And the reasons may (or may not) surprise you.Plus I share more on the...
2021-11-2816 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesHow to Get Clarity on Big Career DecisionsAre you at a choice point at the moment? Are you being called to make a decision whether that’s in your life or your work? And maybe you’re just not sure quite what to decide.On average we make about 35,000 decisions a day - it’s no wonder we get tired and put off decisions that require a lot of thought and emotional depth.In today’s episode, we explore how to make “good” decisions and how to practically make those big decisions that you need to make in your life an...
2021-11-2118 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesEmbodiment: The Essential Key to a Soul Aligned Career + LifeAre you always busy? A Master pro at planning? And getting things done?Are you living up in your head juggling a million different things? And as a result feel tension in your head, neck and shoulders?Maybe you’re proud of being productive and how much you can get done in any given day YET deep down you’re feeling like life is a bit monotonous, and a bit hamster wheel-ish - especially when life is restricted. In this episode we’re exploring what embodiment is (specifically what feminine embodiment is) and why it...
2021-11-1419 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe 3 Core Lies Women Tell Themselves To Fake FulfilmentDoes life look good from the outside? Yet on the inside you’re feeling a bit “off”...like something’s missing or you’re desiring more?So many women feel this inner knowing but then shut it down.Plastering on platitudes of gratitude and thankfulness - when truly there’s something more to be felt and experienced.Why do we do this?The reason why runs deep.And we explore this more in the podcast. We also explo...
2021-11-0616 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesHow to Know if You Need a Coach + How To Find the Right OneWhat do Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams, Bill Gates, Hugh Jackman have in common? They all have coaches.It’s not just famous celebrities who have coaches. Everyday men and women also have coaches.A coach is someone who can support you to move forward towards your desires and goals through a process of asking powerful questions. Maybe you’re new to coaching and wondering how the heck does it work? Or maybe you’ve worked with a coach and had a less than stellar experience? Or work...
2021-10-3123 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe Shadow Side of Self DevelopmentWhenever I go into a bookstore, I’m immediately drawn to the self development section….I’m absolutely fascinated with anything to do with understanding humans.Whilst self development is a great thing (I mean who doesn’t want to unlock their potential and enjoy life more fully?).....Like with anything, there is a shadow side…In this episode we explore the shadow side of self development and how to know if you’re getting caught in the shadows of perpetual thought loops and feeling like you’re “not enough” or “there yet.”Listen in and...
2021-10-2420 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesHow to Navigate a Midlife CrisisWe’ve all heard the term “mid life crisis.” Some define it as a transition of identity and self confidence that occurs in middle aged individuals. Or a conflict between a person’s perception of themselves and their lives as they think they are and what they want them to be.Now more than ever, given recent times, more of us are questioning our lives, we’re exploring really what matters and questioning how we’re showing up. I believe this is a good thing! In this episode we explore how to navigate a mid life cri...
2021-10-1730 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesMeaning + Money: Can You Have Both In a Career?When I was working in Corporate, it took me a long time to even entertain the idea that I had options. Let alone that I could leave and do something else.I was adamant that I didn’t have an option or a choice. And that I HAD to stay and somehow make it work. The truth is I had the great privilege of actually having a choice. And that really is a privilege.There was immense guilt and shame wrapped up around having the option to leave a fabulous company and role, wit...
2021-10-1017 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesWhy knowing your Soul Archetype is EssentialHave you taken lots of personality assessments? StrengthsFinder, MyersBriggs, The Enneagram, but still don’t feel like you’re 100% clear on what makes you uniquely you? Whilst these systems are fabulous they don’t take into account a deeper side of you - your soul. The unique essence that you couldn't shake even if you tried. I call this your Soul Archetype. Your soul archetype really explores the being side of you - beyond your work title, roles and qualifications. It’s the part of you that you couldn't shake even if you tried because it’s inh...
2021-10-0325 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe #1 Killer To Doing Work You Really LoveEver wondered if you can pursue a meaningful career that you love and then doubted yourself? If you answered “yes” 🙋🏻♀️ I want you to know you are not alone my friend.I’ve definitely had moments in my life where I’ve had an idea to do somethin else or start a project, only to have my mind promptly swoop in with all the reasons why I “can’t” and “shouldn’t” follow my ideas and heart. In this episode we explore the #1 killer that's stopping you from choosing and living out your Soul Aligned Career. We als...
2021-09-2826 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesThe 3 Common Myths To Finding Your PurposeIf you’ve ever asked “what’s my purpose” or “why am I here?” …… this podcast is for you. For the longest time I would ask myself these big questions, wondering what the point was to all this working hard, corporate climbing business. I brought that same chasing and searching energy to figure out my purpose and ended up looking outside of myself for answers…. only to realise that I had been looking in completely the wrong places 🤦🏻♀️In this episode we explore the 3 most common myths about finding and living your purpose so that you don’t have to waste...
2021-09-2818 minThe Aligned Achiever with Siobhan BarnesWhat a Soul Aligned Career IS and ISN'TFor the longest time I used to want to know what I was here for. I would envy my friends and colleagues who seemed to be so clear and connected to where they were headed. Some were destined to act and perform. Some were destined to launch start-ups. Some were destined to become C suite badasses at major professional law firms. Some were destined to teach. Because I didn’t have a strong pull to anything, I followed the path that made the most sense and helped “keep my options open”....Get a good degreeLa...
2021-09-2724 min
The Anna Rova Show#169: The 3 Most Important Questions About Finding A Soul Aligned Career with Siobhan BarnesAbout This Episode Siobhan Barnes is a blogger, a feminine embodiment coach and the founder of The Neon Life Society. She helps successful women find their professional path in life and make a decision around whether to recommit to their corporate career or explore something else. Siobhan and her husband and their three children live in Hong Kong, but she coaches women internationally. "And so often we don't give ourselves permission to claim what we want... So ultimately at the end of the day we've got to make a choice and make a decision around...
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The Tao of Self-Confidence282: Face The Truth With Siobhan BarnesSiobhan Barnes is a career coach, workshop facilitator and founder of The Neon Life Society. As an ex-corporate career climber at Goldman Sachs she is passionate about supporting women to pursue their purpose in meaningful careers and businesses they love whilst living a full life outside the office too. Her mission is to support a new wave of female leaders that are modelling a new definition of success.
Siobhan had a successful career based on the standards of others which was working for a big investment firm but she knew she wasn't living her authentic self. Find out on this...
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