The Power Of The Pause and How Presence Can Propel You Forward with Chris L. Johnson, PsyD

If you are an ambitious woman who never stops to take a breath--today’s episode is for you. Today, my guest is Chris L. Johnson, a psychologist, mindfulness teacher, executive leadership coach, Master Somatic Coach, business owner, and author of The Leadership Pause. Chris is a thought leader in the area of embodied learning and leadership, and she empowers us to develop a new way of working, a new way of being, a new way of doing business, and a new way to work with stress and anxiety. This new way all starts with a pause and Chris explains how our future success depends on our ability to pause. One of the things I love about Chris is how she takes the ideas of mindfulness and taking a pause, and expands them in a way that is truly powerful--she goes beyond helping us find presence, to embodying that presence and using the pause to propel us forwards. We chat about… The power of the pause How we can expand time What a “pause” really means and why we all need to embody pausing Why taking a pause is so important, especially as a leader Power stress and sacrifice syndrome How to turn high pressure moments into opportunities How to navigate the white waters of today’s chaotic world Why stress isn’t inherently bad + how to use it in productive ways The power of body-based practices, like Aikido martial arts, for managing anxiety How to take a pause to shift your perspective and make a plan of action, even in times of panic Shame and how it can lead to depression or anxiety …and SO much more! Connect with Chris: Connect with Chris & get a FREE chapter of her book! Website LinkedIn Facebook (personal) Facebook (business) Book: The Leadership Pause Connect with Nicole: Subscribe to the Anxious & Ambitious podcast! Instagram @roarwithnicole Facebook Thank you for listening! DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Nicole is not a licensed doctor or medical practitioner. Please consult with your doctor for medical and mental health advice.