Running Behind

Go getters always manage to get it done. But for some of you, it's often "just in the nick of time".  Are you jumping from one last-minute push to the next late-night sprint? Have you convinced yourself that this is simply the cost of being successful, high-achieving, and in demand? I know, I know. You want to focus on the result: you're meeting deadlines. Getting s*** done. I used to tell myself I "worked best under deadline".  But, then I realized my processes were keeping the stakes high and the stress higher. "Cutting it close" isn't a productivity strategy. It's a disordered way of working. And over time, it chips away at your capacity, your confidence, and possibly even your credibility — even if you're still technically delivering. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on a mindset that many high-performing working mothers assume is unavoidable: Working with zero margin.  It looks like constant pressure. And maybe taking pride in being able to handle "whatever comes your way" — while always operating at the brink of burnout. Here's the hard truth: Constant urgency may make you feel productive, but it's actually a slow drain on your leadership and your talent. We're not talking about dropping the ball.  We're talking about getting it down the field more effectively. What You'll Learn: Why "just-in-time" delivery erodes trust — even when the work is technically on time The hidden tax of trying to "do it all" without the right support Why your adrenaline-based productivity is blocking your creativity and long-term strategy How to start creating margin and lead time — and why it's the key to peace, polish, and presence For more information, visit The Mental Offload.