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205: Mastering Energy Management in Leadership with Mary Guerdoux-Harries | Transformational Coach

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Jan 27, 2025

Mary Guerdoux-Harries, a transformational coach and core energy leadership expert, shares her inspiring journey from engineering to coaching. She dives into the importance of mastering physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual energies for effective leadership. Listeners can expect actionable strategies to enhance their energy levels and prioritize values. Mary emphasizes the need for self-awareness to combat burnout and create fulfilling personal and professional lives, urging everyone to reclaim focus in today’s chaotic world.

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ANECDOTE

Lockdown Reflection

Mary Guerdoux-Harries was a stressed engineering leader with a demanding job and young children.
During COVID lockdown, reduced workload and quiet mornings sparked self-reflection.

ANECDOTE

Inspired to Coach

Mary, inspired by "How to Be a Free-Range Human," realized her passion for coaching.
Despite initial hesitation about the investment, she prioritized self-investment and began coaching.

INSIGHT

Energy vs. Time

Just like athletes, professionals need cycles of performance and recovery.
Energy management, not just time management, is crucial for sustained high performance.

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Do you feel like you’ve checked all the boxes, but something is still missing?

You’re still not happy? You’re still stressed and burning out?

In this episode, we welcome Mary Guerdoux-Harries, a transformational coach and core energy leadership expert.

Her journey from being an engineering leader to discovering her true calling is a lighthouse for your life and career.

Mary shares insights into physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual energies and actionable tips on boosting your energy levels - essential for leadership and personal performance.

Learn practical steps to harness your inner energy, prioritize values, and make conscious choices in life and work.

So press play and let’s chat… about reclaiming focus and enhancing well-being in our “next and more” world!

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