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EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 23 MIN

The Secret to All-Day Energy for Leaders (It’s Not More Coffee)

from You’re the Boss, Now What? with Desiree Petrich | Leadership and Team Development for Managers and Team Leaders · host Desiree Petrich - Intentional Action

Part two of our energy mini-series! Learn five glucose hacks to help first-time managers stay focused, avoid the afternoon crash, and lead their teams with steady energy all day long.Listen to Part 1: New Manager Tips for Better Sleep to Make You a More Confident and In-Control ManagerLast week we talked about how sleep impacts your energy as a leader. This week, we’re tackling the other half of the equation—what’s actually happening in your body all day that makes you tired, irritable, and unfocused.If you’ve ever hit that 2 p.m. crash, snapped at a teammate, or reached for another cup of coffee to power through, this episode is for you.We will talk about five practical glucose-stabilizing hacks that help you sustain your energy, sharpen your focus, and lead your team with more patience and presence. You’ll learn how blood sugar impacts your mood, motivation, and ability to manage effectively, and what you can do about it starting today.By the end, you’ll see how managing your energy isn’t just a wellness trend, it’s leadership development in action. Because when your energy dips, so does your influence.Key TakeawaysHow glucose spikes drain your patience, focus, and confidence at workFive sustainable habits to prevent the afternoon crash: savory breakfast, food order, post-meal movement, pairing carbs with protein, and the apple cider vinegar trickWhy steady energy makes you a calmer, more consistent leader who builds trust and holds employees accountableLinks As Promised!Glucose Goddess on InstagramGlucose Revolution Book Glucose Goddess on YoutubeThis podcast for managers is here to help you:• Grow your leadership development • Navigate team management with confidence • Learn how to handle conflict at work • Apply real, practical leadership tipsIf this episode helped you:Share it with another managerLeave a 5-star reviewFollow along for more supportTake the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You LeadConnect:  Linked In | Instagram | Website

Part two of our energy mini-series! Learn five glucose hacks to help first-time managers stay focused, avoid the afternoon crash, and lead their teams with steady energy all day long. Listen to Part 1: New Manager Tips for Better Sleep to Make You a More Confident and In-Control Manager Last week we talked about how sleep impacts your energy as a leader. This week, we’re tackling the other half of the equation—what’s actually happening in your body all day that makes you tired, irritable, an...

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