270. From Chaos to Calm: Creating Space for What Matters

Send us Fan MailIn the second episode of our 4-part Fresh Starts mini-series, we explore how to navigate the setbacks, incidents, challenges and never-ending task lists that can, at times, tip us into overwhelm and reactivity.We share simple but powerful principles for restoring calm: learning to pause, shrinking your horizon when everything feels too much, and grounding yourself in your body rather than getting swept up in the story and drama of the moment.Debs offers practical guidance on how managers can help a team member shift from overwhelm to clarity, using a thoughtful 'go-to' question bank. Drawing inspiration from courtrooms - where questions must not lead the witness,  we explore how the same principle can be used for good in leadership conversations, helping others think clearly rather than feel pushed or fixed.Laura introduces the STEADY framework for creating space for what truly matters; a practical tool for self-regulation that’s equally powerful to share with a colleague or friend who might be spinning out with life's demands. A calm, reassuring episode for anyone craving a little more space, steadiness and perspective when life feels loud and the workload is building.