Posts Tagged ‘Video’
Easing the Sunday Blues: How to Stop the Dread Before Monday
For many professional women, Sunday is not always restful. Somewhere between lunch and dinner a low hum of worry can creep in. It is the Sunday blues, a learned pattern that can be rewired. Press play above for a short guided reset, then use the quick starters below to calm the mind and finish the…
Read MoreIn overwhelm? Here’s how to get to calm
In Overwhelm? Here’s How to Stop and Regain Calm When you notice the physical symptoms of feeling overwhelmed — the tight chest, racing thoughts, irritability, or exhaustion — it’s often your body’s way of saying: stop. Yet many of us try to push through. In this short video, Karen Brinkley from Women Leading Women Australia…
Read MoreBurning out? True leaders seek help
Burnout Recovery: Finding Your Way Back to Yourself Burnout isn’t something you can push through. It’s not solved by a week of leave or a few early nights. True recovery takes time, compassion, and deliberate change. In this week’s video, Karen Brinkley from Women Leading Women Australia speaks about what burnout recovery really involves —…
Read MoreBurnout needs your urgent attention
Early Warning Signs of Burnout: Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Get Help If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering, “Am I burning out?” — that thought alone deserves your attention. Burnout rarely announces itself all at once. It builds quietly, until suddenly you have nothing left to give. In this short video, Karen Brinkley from Women…
Read MoreHands up… Who’s tired?
Leadership Burnout: Why Tired Isn’t Just Tired The truth is, leadership burnout doesn’t always look like collapse — sometimes, it just feels like endless tiredness that never quite lifts. In this message, Women Leading Women Australia founder Karen Brinkley shares what happens when “pushing through” becomes the problem rather than the solution. The hidden fatigue…
Read MoreRecovering from burnout?
Recovery from Burnout: Keep Going, Gently Recovery from burnout doesn’t happen overnight. In this message, Women Leading Women Australia founder Karen Brinkley shares her own three-year journey through burnout and the quiet, steady truth she’s learned: recovery isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about learning to care for yourself again. Burnout changes everything Burnout affects…
Read MoreWhat’s next for you and your career?
Many executive women have completed extraordinary programs — AICD, ANZSOG, Harvard Kennedy — yet still find that transformation in their workplace hasn’t caught up with their own growth. Press play above as Karen Brinkley shares how the Women Leading Women Executive Syndicate helps turn professional learning into sustained change and authentic leadership impact. When knowledge…
Read MoreImpeding your Imposter
Imposter Syndrome: A Clear Definition and What To Do Next Many high-achieving women know the feeling well. You are capable, the evidence is there, yet a small voice insists you are about to be found out. Understanding a precise imposter syndrome definition is the first step to taming it. In this video, Karen Brinkley from…
Read MoreThanks for the difference you make!
In leadership, the greatest strength often lies not in power over others — but in the quiet, consistent power with others. This message from Karen Brinkley celebrates the women who lead through connection, purpose, and courage. Press play above for a heartfelt reflection on how women in leadership are creating meaningful impact — not through…
Read MoreNOvember (The joy and power of ‘no’)
The Joy of Saying No: Reclaiming Your Energy There’s power — and unexpected joy — in learning to say no. In this message, Women Leading Women Australia founder Karen Brinkley shares why setting boundaries isn’t just brave leadership, it’s a profound act of self-respect that restores your time, energy, and clarity. When commitment costs too…
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