Overwhelm Is Not a Time Problem. It’s an Energy Problem.
You don’t need more hours in the day.
You need more capacity in your body, your mind, and your spirit.
I see it every day in my coaching work with high-performing leaders, especially this time of year.
End-of-quarter deadlines. Strategic planning sessions. Back-to-back meetings.
At home? Final school events, vacations to plan, family needs piling up.
It’s the season of too much. And so many leaders are telling themselves:
“If I could just get through this week... if I could just find more time...”
But here’s the truth.
Overwhelm isn’t about having too much to do. It’s about having too little capacity to meet the demands in front of you.
Let me explain.
You don’t manage performance through your calendar.
You manage it through your energy, and energy has dimensions.
The 4 Dimensions of Energy:
Physical – Are you sleeping, eating, and moving in ways that support performance?
Mental – Do you have clarity and focus, or are you stuck in overthinking and cognitive overload?
Emotional – Are you reacting to pressure or responding with presence?
Spiritual – Are you connected to purpose, or just going through the motions?
Most leadership programs skip this.
They’ll teach strategy, delegation, feedback...
But none of it sticks if your energy is depleted.
One of my clients came to me after stepping into a demanding new role at a new company. She was overwhelmed, doubting herself, and teetering on the edge of burnout. Her days were consumed by nonstop demands, her inner critic was louder than ever, and she couldn’t remember the last time she truly unplugged.
We didn’t start with performance strategies. We started with her foundation. Her energy, mindset, and belief system.
The results? They rippled across every part of her life and leadership.
She took a fully unplugged anniversary vacation, guilt-free and present.
She rebuilt boundaries that protected her peace and sharpened her focus.
She rekindled her purpose and reignited her confidence.
And as a direct result of leading with energy and presence, she was promoted to Director, earned a 15% pay increase, hit 538% of her sales target, received a high five-figure bonus, and was named Top Performer at her company.
Her external results were undeniable. But the internal shift? That’s what made them possible.
That’s the power of energy-first leadership.
Here Are 3 Shifts You Can Make Today:
Micro-Rest Over Mega-Collapse Stop waiting for the weekend to rest. Take 15-minute recovery breaks throughout your day to breathe, unplug, and reset.
Fuel Your Body Like You Fuel Your Team Caffeine and convenience are not sustainable. Nourish yourself with real food, hydration, and movement.
Start With Intention, Not Your Inbox Begin your day with presence. Set an intention. Walk. Journal. Strategize. Connect to your “why” before diving into the whirlwind.
When your energy is strong, your presence is strong. And presence changes everything.
You’ll think more clearly. Lead more calmly. Connect more meaningfully. You’ll feel the difference, and so will your team and family.
If this resonated, you’re not alone.
And you don’t have to power through. You can learn to lead from a place of calm, clarity, and capacity.
Message me to learn how I help leaders like you lead with energy, not exhaustion.
