Overcome to Become

By: Angela Buckley
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  • Whether you’re a busy professional, overwhelmed parent, or do-it-yourselfer, you’re sure to pick up actionable tidbits to overcome the overwhelm when you listen to Overcome to Become. The first step in becoming a leader is to learn to lead yourself: You like yourself, you trust yourself, and you set boundaries for yourself. Once you have mastered the disciplines associated with like, trust, and boundaries, you are ready to start leading others. My name is Angela Buckley, your host and author of the Strength in Nature Leadership series. I am a mother, triathlete, author, leadership consultant, and doctoral candidate in Organizational Leadership. I have spent a career doing too many things at once. I’m here to speak with experts and share with you the many lessons I have learned along my personal leadership journey to keep overwhelm and burnout at bay. Thanks for being here.
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  • S4E2: Break Free from Overwhelm and Focus on What Matters

    S4E2: Break Free from Overwhelm and Focus on What Matters
    Sep 4 2024

    Feeling buried under a mountain of tasks? Discover the transformative power of the four Ds—do, delegate, delay, and delete—with Dr. Angela Buckley on Overcome to Become. Dr. Buckley shares practical strategies to break down overwhelming tasks into manageable steps, empowering not only yourself but also those around you. Whether it's tackling a daunting presentation or redistributing household chores, these techniques offer actionable insights to reclaim your time and energy. Unlock the secrets to effective prioritization without guilt. Learn how to strategically delay non-urgent tasks and liberate yourself by eliminating those that don't align with your personal goals and values. Dr. Buckley blends science-backed methods with personal anecdotes to show how conquering overwhelm is within your reach. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and leadership.
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    11 mins
  • S4E1:Navigating Big Dreams with Practical Steps

    S4E1:Navigating Big Dreams with Practical Steps
    Aug 19 2024

    Join me, Dr. Angela Buckley, on the first episode of Season 4 of the Overcome to Become podcast, where we unlock the secrets to setting ambitious goals, overcoming overwhelm, and gaining clarity on your vision. As a mother, consultant, triathlete, and leadership development expert, I bring you science-backed and experience-proven strategies to help you navigate your leadership journey. This episode is packed with actionable insights on creating a meaningful vision by reflecting on your values, imagining your ideal future, seeking input from trusted sources, and writing down your goals to make them tangible. Listen in as I share my personal journey of setting and achieving a significant goal—joining the age group Team USA triathlon team. Discover how breaking down overwhelming challenges into manageable steps can lead to incredible achievements. Whether you're aiming to start a business, earn a promotion, or make a significant impact in your community, this episode provides you with practical tips and motivation to turn your big dreams into reality. Don't miss out on this opportunity to start leading yourself and unlocking your full potential!
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    8 mins
  • S3E10: Unlocking Productivity Through Rest with Maria Daniels

    S3E10: Unlocking Productivity Through Rest with Maria Daniels
    Aug 12 2024
    Shownotes Join me as I welcome Maria Daniels, a dynamic serial entrepreneur and holistic health expert, for an insightful discussion on the critical importance of sleep for success and overall well-being. Maria shares her personal journey from wearing sleepless nights as a badge of honor to understanding that sleep is foundational for productivity, creativity, and decision-making. We'll explore how prioritizing sleep can enhance both professional and personal performance, debunking the myth that staying up late to catch up is effective. Maria also shares the challenges of balancing sleep with the demands of entrepreneurship and parenting, emphasizing the necessity of setting boundaries to protect one's health. Listen in as we explore the complexities of sleep patterns, especially within families with neurodivergent members. We delve into the unique sleep needs of a 15-year-old on the autism spectrum and how his sleep cycles affect family dynamics. The conversation highlights the importance of flexibility and adaptation in parenting, understanding individual priorities, and fostering better decision-making skills through natural consequences. We also discuss the broader impact of sleep on personal well-being and family harmony, reflecting on evolving parenting strategies. In our discussion on shift work and circadian rhythms, we underscore the significance of fostering a culture of wellness in the workplace. We address the productivity losses and health struggles associated with sleep deprivation, particularly for second and third shift workers. Practical tips for aligning work schedules with natural body rhythms are shared, alongside strategies for managing the dilemma of waking up with brilliant ideas in the middle of the night. Finally, we highlight the "Overcome the Overwhelm" course, offering valuable strategies to manage stress and improve productivity, inviting listeners to connect with us for further support and resources. Chapters (00:01) Prioritizing Sleep for Success (10:46) Understanding Sleep Patterns and Consequences (17:52) Shift Work and Circadian Rhythms (29:15) Finding Balance in Sleep Routines (41:45) Overcome the Overwhelm Course Offer Chapter 1 (00:01) Prioritizing Sleep for Success This chapter explores the critical importance of sleep for achieving success and maintaining overall well-being. I am joined by Maria Daniels, a dynamic serial entrepreneur and holistic health expert, who emphasizes that sleep is foundational to everything we do. Maria shares her personal journey from wearing sleepless nights as a badge of honor to realizing that sleep is essential for productivity, creativity, and decision-making. We discuss how prioritizing sleep can enhance performance in both professional and personal life, debunking the myth that staying up late to catch up is effective. Maria also touches on the challenges of balancing sleep with the demands of entrepreneurship and parenting, and the necessity of setting boundaries to protect one's health. Chapter 2 (10:46) Understanding Sleep Patterns and Consequences This chapter addresses the complexities of sleep patterns, especially in families with neurodivergent members. We explore the unique sleep needs of a 15-year-old on the autism spectrum, highlighting how his sleep cycles, particularly during the full moon, affect family dynamics. We discuss the importance of flexibility and adaptation in parenting, acknowledging that each family's needs are different. We also touch on the balance between enforcing consequences and understanding individual priorities, as well as the broader impact of sleep on personal well-being and family harmony. Finally, we reflect on the evolution of parenting strategies and the importance of allowing children to experience natural consequences to foster better decision-making skills. Chapter 3 (17:52) Shift Work and Circadian Rhythms This chapter emphasizes the importance of fostering a culture of wellness in the workplace, even within non-wellness-focused businesses. We explore how sleep, nutrition, and overall well-being directly impact productivity and company culture. We discuss the significant productivity losses associated with sleep deprivation and the adverse health effects of shift work, particularly the weight gain and health struggles faced by second and third shift workers. The challenges of maintaining a balanced circadian rhythm for shift workers are highlighted, and the conversation touches on the need for sustainable work schedules. Practical tips for aligning work schedules with natural body rhythms, despite the demands of early or late shifts, are also considered. Chapter 4 (29:15) Finding Balance in Sleep Routines This chapter addresses the dilemma of waking up in the middle of the night with a brilliant idea and whether to act on it or try to go back to sleep. We explore practical strategies such as keeping a notebook by the bed to jot down thoughts and the importance of not forcing sleep ...
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    42 mins
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