Ep 07: Protecting your energy when you’re feeling overwhelmed at work

The world of work in 2025 can feel overwhelming. Heck - the world as a whole can feel overwhelming, and so much of it is way beyond our pay grade to control. So, what to do?  Join your host, Jennifer McCanna, as she takes a look at how we might maintain our emotional equilibrium in spite of the pace and uncertainty of modern working life. Learn practical strategies to protect your energy, set crucial boundaries, and create a workspace that encourages breathing room for thought and creativity. From mastering the art of emotional acceptance to exploring the stress bucket concept, this episode offers to help you manage your energy and control your stressors. Jen mentions The Resilience Dynamic® in this episode, which is years of studies into human resilience, and a book by Jenny Campbell. You can read more here. If you’re feeling overwhelmed try out this Emotional Freedom Technique to help.Jen says ‘When we feel overwhelmed it can be about all the things and nothing in particular, so this tap is to help us notice where we might be holding tension in our body and a bit of permission to delegate, to say no, and to find the space we need.’A note from Jennifer and McCanna Coaching Ltd: I invite you to tap along to the videos alongside these episodes whilst taking full responsibility for your health and wellbeing. EFT is a fantastic self-help tool with ever-growing credibility due to positive results from scientific studies. It is not a substitution for seeking professional advice. If you are concerned about your physical or mental health, please consult a qualified medical professional. If you would prefer to explore EFT with a qualified practitioner, get in touch, and I’ll share some options.Here are the Highlights:IntroductionNavigating the pressures of work and leadershipTechniques to help you enhance your emotional resilienceAcknowledge the stress, and release the restMeet your host Jennifer McCanna:Jennifer McCanna has been coaching leaders in organisations around the world since 2011. From the UN Refugee Agency to HSBC, government departments to national and local charities, she specialises in supporting clients to work through the often messy, emotional challenges of leadership so they feel calm, energised and able to have a real impact in the world. If you’ve experienced a challenging relationship, restructure or other difficult period in your working life, and as a result your self-belief has taken a hit, Jennifer’s blend of pure coaching, emotional freedom technique and Resilience Dynamic® approaches will help you process the emotional fallout, as well as equipping you with tools to stay energised and effective as a leader. When she’s not recording podcasts she’s busy working with leaders 1-1, or as part of their leadership team, and designing and delivering leadership development programmes for leaders at all levels.Connect with Jennifer:Download free resources from Jen at Resources and Insights | Jen McCanna Explore more about Jen and her coaching services here Effective, Trusted Leadership Coaching | Jen McCannaIf you’d like to discuss working with Jen, you can book in a call with her here Contact Us | Jen McCannaFollow her on LinkedIn here Jennifer McCanna PCC | LinkedInAnd on Instagram here Jen McCanna ⚡️Leadership Coach ⚡️EFT (@jen_the_leadership_coach) • Instagram photos and videosDon’t forget to follow this podcast so you don’t miss an episode.Produced by winteraudio.co.uk