The Next Step with Corrie Lo

"What do you see as the most common theme behind people whose overwhelm culprit is conditioning?" This question came up during a private event Q&A — and the answer surprised the room. Because by far, the most common theme I see behind the Lack of Conditioning culprit isn't a lack of time. It's this: you care more about everyone else's wellbeing than your own. In this episode I'm sharing one of the most personal stories I've ever told on this show — what happened after I had my daughter, how I ended up on the verge of a mental breakdown in a moving car, and exactly what it took to turn it around. This one is raw. And I think a lot of you are going to recognize yourself in it.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why the most common conditioning theme isn't a time problem — it's a self-worth problem The generational reason women are wired to put everyone else first The hidden costs of chronic self-neglect — and why depletion makes you the bottleneck in every system The oxygen mask mindset shift — and the exact steps I took to implement it How to use boundaries to protect your self-care time when old routines creep back in   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — The question that sparked this episode 01:00 — My personal story: postpartum, no sleep, and running on empty 04:00 — The near-breakdown that changed everything 06:00 — Why women are wired to put everyone else first 08:00 — The hidden costs of depletion 10:00 — The oxygen mask moment and what I did next 12:00 — Boundaries, accountability, and your next step   NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Order my book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R

"How do you identify whether the people in your life are supporting your growth or draining your energy?" This question came up during a private event Q&A while I was leading an exercise on the Lack of Community Overwhelm Culprit — and it's one I hear constantly. Because it's all too common to be surrounded by people every single day and still feel completely alone, unsupported, and unenergized. Here's the truth: if the people around you aren't supporting your growth or giving you energy, you don't have a support team. You have a liability you can't afford to keep carrying. In this episode I'm walking you through the 10 signs someone is draining your energy — and exactly what to do about it.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why being surrounded by people doesn't mean you have the right support team What energy vampires are — and my personal experience navigating them after my divorce The 10 signs someone is draining your energy — and why these can show up in anyone: a spouse, family member, colleague, boss, or neighbor Three strategies for handling energy vampires depending on how close they are to you Why you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with — and what to do with that information   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — The question that sparked this episode 00:30 — Why being surrounded by people doesn't mean you have the right support 01:00 — My personal story: the friends who left me more exhausted than before 02:30 — What energy vampires are — and where they show up 03:00 — The 10 signs someone is draining your energy 06:30 — Three strategies for handling energy vampires 08:00 — Recap: you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with 08:30 — The Five Overwhelm Culprits™ book + ways to work with Corrie   NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Order my book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

"How do you stop tying self-worth to productivity?" This question came up during a private event Q&A while I was discussing the Lack of Confidence Overwhelm Culprit™ — and the timing couldn't have been better, because I had received the exact same question from a coaching client the day before. Here's the truth: this is not a productivity issue. It's a money mindset issue. And once I understood that, everything changed. In this episode I'm sharing exactly why this happens — including my own story — and the exact process I used to rewire it for good.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why tying self-worth to productivity is a money mindset issue — not a time management one My personal story and the unhealthy cycle that finally forced me to tackle the root cause The OCP process that changed everything: Origin Story, Connection to Sabotage, Pattern Interrupt My three origin stories — and how they were quietly running my behavior for years The specific affirmations I used to rewire it — including the one I didn't believe at first Why I am worthy — and so are you — simply for being who we are   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — The question that sparked this episode 00:30 — Why this is a money mindset issue, not a productivity one 01:00 — My personal story: the unhealthy cycle after having my daughter 03:00 — Introducing the OCP process 04:00 — The three origin stories I traced this back to 06:00 — Connecting origin stories to sabotage 07:30 — The pattern interrupt: affirmations and the ThinkUp app 09:00 — What I ultimately learned about worth, time, and value 10:00 — Recap + free Overwhelm Culprit Quiz   NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Order my book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R

"What do you do when you know what to do, but you still don't do it?" This one is personal. For years, people asked me to write a book — in keynote Q&As, in my DMs, even my therapist brought it up. I knew it was the next logical step. I even tried — courses, a book proposal, sample chapters, querying agents. And then I just... stopped. I knew what I needed to do. I just couldn't bring myself to do it. In this episode I'm breaking down exactly why this happens — and it's probably not the reason you think.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why knowing what to do and actually doing it are two completely different problems The two types of bottlenecks that keep high achievers stuck — and how to tell which one is yours How a strategy bottleneck can quietly turn into a fear-based one if it goes unaddressed My personal book-writing story: four years of dragging my feet — and what finally broke the pattern How to identify your fear-based bottleneck by asking one simple question The real fears I had about publishing my book — including imposter syndrome, judgment from family, and worrying my kids would read it Three tools for rewiring fear: affirmations, EFT, and taking mini actions The affirmation I used for a long time to rewire my imposter syndrome — and why it worked   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — The question that sparked this episode: what do you do when you know what to do but still can't follow through? 00:30 — It's not about knowing what to do — it's about identifying the bottleneck that's in the way 01:00 — My personal story: four years of knowing I needed to write a book — and not doing it 02:00 — The two types of bottlenecks: strategy-based and fear-based 03:00 — Signs you have a strategy-based bottleneck — and how to address it 03:30 — How I hired an author mentor to solve my strategy gap — and why putting money on the line helped me follow through 04:30 — How a strategy bottleneck can turn into a fear-based one — and what happened with my agent querying 05:00 — How to identify your fear-based bottleneck: what is the worst thing that can happen? 05:30 — My real fears about the book: judgment, my kids finding out, imposter syndrome, and burning out my agent opportunities 07:00 — Tool 1: Affirmations — reverse your fear and say it daily 07:15 — The affirmation I used to rewire imposter syndrome: "I belong among the famous thought leaders that inspire me" 07:30 — Tool 2: EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) — tapping to show your body it's safe 08:00 — Tool 3: Mini actions — small, manageable steps that build momentum toward the fear 08:30 — Recap: identify your bottleneck type, then address it specifically 09:00 — Take the free Overwhelm Culprit Quiz + ways to work with Corrie   NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Order my book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

"How do you stay consistent when life is chaotic or overwhelming?" April 2026 was one of the most chaotic months of my life — right in the middle of my book launch ramp-up. My kids were out of school for ten days. I threw my back out and ended up on crutches and muscle relaxers. My uncle unexpectedly passed away. My husband ended up in the ER with a kidney stone. My daughter was in and out of urgent care. And my husband got word he'd be traveling out of state for work — leaving me as the sole caregiver. And through all of it, I still had a book to launch. In this episode I'm sharing the exact steps I took to keep things on track when my life was completely off track — and the framework you can use the next time everything goes sideways at once.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why staying consistent during a chaotic season isn't about doing all the things — it's about doing just the things that count The MVP (Minimum Viable Plan) approach to consistency — and why it's the only thing that works when life gets hard Step 1: Why notifying your support circle is the first and most important move you can make Step 2: How to eliminate everything that isn't absolutely necessary — and why moving things is not the same as losing them Step 3: How to protect the open space you've created — and why that buffer is what allows you to handle what you didn't see coming Why being vulnerable with your team about what's going on makes you a stronger leader, not a weaker one How I managed a book launch, a back injury, a family loss, a husband in the ER, and solo parenting — all in the same month   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — The question that sparked this episode: how do you stay consistent when life is overwhelming? 00:30 — It's not about doing all the things — it's about doing the things that count 01:00 — My April 2026 story: the month everything went wrong during my book launch 03:00 — Introducing the MVP approach to consistency 03:30 — Step 1: Notify your support circle — and tell them exactly what you need 04:30 — How I went into asynchronous-only mode with my team the second my back gave out 05:30 — Step 2: Eliminate everything that isn't absolutely necessary 06:00 — What I protected: book launch tasks, journaling, and rest 06:30 — What I eliminated: meal prepping, exercise, and unnecessary meetings 07:30 — Why moving an opportunity is not the same as losing it 08:30 — Why I'm glad we cleared the calendar — and what it allowed me to handle 09:00 — Step 3: Protect your open space until the overwhelming season passes 09:30 — What naturally happened once the book launch was over 10:00 — Recap: notify, eliminate, protect 10:30 — The consistency chapter in The Five Overwhelm Culprits™ + ways to work with Corrie   NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Order my book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

"How can you prioritize health better when the main factor keeping you from it is work?" According to Mental Health America, the average person spends only 15 minutes a day on health-related self-care. And here's what I want you to know: keeping a consistent health and wellness routine has nothing to do with the amount of time you spend. It has everything to do with making the most of what you have. In this episode I'm sharing my personal MVP - Minimum Viable Plan - for health during the busiest, most financially stretched season of my life. And how you can build yours too.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why consistent health and wellness has nothing to do with time and everything to do with intention What the MVP (Minimum Viable Plan) is and why it's the only framework that works during a demanding season The five non-negotiable health areas every MVP must cover: hydration, sleep, nutrition, movement, and mental health Why taking care of your health doesn't have to cost money and the free options that actually work My personal MVP from the hardest season of my life newly divorced, commuting 20 hours a week, caring for an infant, and financially starting over Why you should be chasing minimums right now not maximums How to default back to your MVP when life gets hard again   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — The question that sparked this episode: how do you prioritize health when work gets in the way? 00:30 — The stat that changes everything: people spend only 15 minutes a day on health self-care 02:00 — Introducing the MVP: your Minimum Viable Plan for physical and mental health 02:30 — The five non-negotiables: hydration, sleep, nutrition, movement and mental health 03:30 — Hydration - 60 ounces a day, two 30-ounce bottles, water is free 04:00 — Sleep - protecting six hours with a strict bedtime during infant stage 04:30 — Nutrition - a $20 monthly meal prep subscription that saved time and money 05:30 — Movement - parking farther away, a BOSU ball chair, a standing desk and eventually dance classes that solved two problems at once 07:00 — Mental health - weekly Zoom therapy and three minutes of morning meditation 08:00 — The mindset shift: you are not a bodybuilder right now. You're just hitting your minimums. 08:30 — How to default back to your MVP when life gets hard again 09:00 — Take the free Overwhelm Culprit Quiz + ways to work with Corrie   NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Order my book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

"What are some effective ways to become a supportive ally and help others overcome an Overwhelm Culprit™?" This question came up during a recent private event Q&A while I was facilitating my workshop and it's one I hear all the time. Because when someone we love is overwhelmed, most of us instinctively jump into problem-solving mode. And that's usually the last thing they actually need. Here's the truth: when someone is overwhelmed, they don't need solutions. They need support. The kind that's customized to what's actually keeping them stuck. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to do that - culprit by culprit.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why jumping into solution mode is almost always the wrong move and what to do instead Why overwhelm is never a reflection of capability - it's a reflection of capacity How to customize your support based on which of the five Overwhelm Culprits™ your person is dealing with Specific, actionable ways to support someone through each culprit - from Clarity to Confidence to Community to Conditioning to Consistency Why suggesting specific help is always more effective than asking "what can I do?" Why respecting someone's boundaries is one of the most powerful forms of support you can offer   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Why overwhelmed people need support, not solutions 02:30 — How to customize your support to the specific culprit 03:00 — Culprit 1: Lack of Clarity 04:30 — Culprit 2: Lack of Confidence 06:30 — Culprit 3: Lack of Community 08:00 — Culprit 4: Lack of Conditioning 09:30 — Culprit 5: Lack of Consistency 11:00 — Recap + free Overwhelm Culprit Quiz   NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Order my book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

"What are some of your favorite ways to overcome self-doubt or being scared of taking a risk?" This question came up during a private event Q&A while I was discussing the Lack of Confidence Overwhelm Culprit and it's one I hear constantly. Because so many high achievers hold themselves back from the exact move that would change everything, simply because they're afraid. Here's what I know for sure: if you don't take risks and do the things that make you uncomfortable, you'll never grow. And if you don't grow, nothing changes. In this episode I'm sharing my biggest risk-taking story - the $20,000 investment I made as a newly divorced single mom with a mortgage, almost no savings and everything on the line. And exactly how I made the decision to do it anyway.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why not every risk is worth taking and how to tell the difference before you leap My biggest personal risk-taking story: the $20,000 coaching investment I made when I had almost nothing and what happened 12 weeks later The three-step framework I use to turn a scary risk into a calculated one How to identify the best-case scenario and why this is more than just listing the positives How to identify the worst-case scenario and why it's almost never as devastating as you think Why having a Plan B changes everything about how a risk feels How to use your intuition as a data point and what your body is actually telling you when you feel relief vs. anxiety The signs I looked for that told me this investment was the right one to make Why most people overestimate how much others are watching if they fail What I learned about high-ticket sales, confidence and self-sabotage that changed the entire trajectory of my business   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — The question that sparked this episode: how do you overcome self-doubt and take a risk? 00:30 — Why not every risk is worth taking and why calculated risks are different 01:00 — My risk-taking story: starting a business as a single mom with a mortgage and a six-month emergency fund 04:30 — Step 1: List out the pros - what does the best-case scenario actually look like? 07:00 — Step 2: List out the cons - what does the worst-case scenario actually look like? 10:00 — Step 3: Trust your intuition and learn to read what your body is telling you 14:00 — What this investment gave me: six years in business, high-ticket sales skills, confidence and clarity 15:30 — Full recap: how to make a calculated risk when you don't fully believe in yourself yet 16:00 — Take the free Overwhelm Culprit Quiz + ways to work with Corrie   NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Order my book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

"How much of your vision board actually came true? Can you talk more about visualization?" Every single thing I've ever put on my vision board has come true. And I realize that sounds like a bold claim - but I'm going to show you exactly why it happens and more importantly, how to make it happen for you too. Vision boards have a reputation for being woo-woo. I get it. But they're one of the most underestimated leadership tools out there. In this episode I'm sharing my full story - including the vision board I made on New Year's Eve 2018, coded in Sauvignon Blanc and tears - and the real reason why vision boards actually work.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why vision boards have a bad reputation and why that reputation is completely wrong My personal vision board story: from newly divorced single mom to married mom of four - exactly as I'd written it Why the vision board itself isn't what creates results and what actually does Why the Five-Year Vision is the essential first step before you ever create a vision board How vision boards work as a visual anchor to your goals and what that means for your brain The different types of anchors you can use beyond vision boards: audio, scent and tactile What to actually include on your vision board to make it as effective as possible Why digital vision boards outperform physical ones and how I made the switch Why a vision board without action is just a dream board and how to make sure yours actually moves the needle The Design Your 2026 Like a CEO workshop - the step-by-step goal setting and vision board process I use every year   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — The question that sparked this episode: how much of your vision board actually came true? 00:30 — Why vision boards have a bad rap and why I call them an underestimated leadership hack 01:00 — My story: newly divorced with a five-month-old, doing a Five-Year Vision exercise and forgetting about it 02:00 — Losing my partner to suicide and starting over again on New Year's Eve 2018 03:00 — The vision board I made coded in Sauvignon Blanc and tears and what I put on it 04:00 — Meeting my now husband the very next day and how the vision board connected to it 04:30 — How my Five-Year Vision predicted going from single mom of one to married mom of four 05:30 — Walking through my physical vision board speaking gigs, travel, health, my home office 06:30 — Why the Five-Year Vision comes first and how vision boards anchor that vision 07:00 — Why I switched from physical boards to digital ones and why it works better 07:30 — Other types of anchors: audio affirmations, scent, and tactile anchors 08:30 — The candle I light when pitching speaking opportunities and why it works 09:00 — What happens in your brain every time you see your vision board 09:30 — What to include on your vision board: places, goals, affirmations, quotes, logos 10:30 — How the visual reminder on my 2019 board led me to sign up for eHarmony that morning 11:00 — Why a vision board without action is just a dream board 11:30 — Recap: how to use vision boards as a leadership and goal-setting tool 12:30 — The Design Your 2026 Like a CEO instant access workshop + ways to work with Corrie   NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Get the Design Your 2026 Like a CEO Workshop: www.corrielo.com/designyour2026likeaceo ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Order my book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

"What recommended books can you share that are impactful?" I love this question so much. Because here's the truth: pretty much any challenge you'll ever face, there's a book that walks you through exactly how to navigate it. In this episode I'm sharing the top 9 books that have genuinely changed my life and leadership and a few of them might surprise you. They surprised me too when I was putting the list together.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: The productivity and systems books that helped me go from overwhelmed fine artist in corporate to executing at an SVP level Why your physical health and your money mindset belong on a leadership reading list and the books that changed both for me The spirituality read that helped me find presence during one of the most painful seasons of my life Why your brain maxes out at four hours of focused work and how knowing that changed how I structure my entire day The morning routine framework I've been using for over 10 years and still swear by My personal story behind each book - when I found it, why it hit so hard, and what I actually took from it and still use today   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — The question that sparked this episode: what books have been most impactful? 00:30 — Why I categorize all of these as self-leadership books 01:30 — Book 1: Getting Things Done by David Allen - the brain dump framework that changed everything 03:00 — Book 2: Start With Why by Simon Sinek - why knowing your why is non-negotiable for leaders 04:30 — Book 3: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell - how I finally started delegating and building a team 06:00 — Book 4: It Starts With Food by Melissa & Dallas Hartwig - the Whole30, brain fog, and high performance 09:00 — Book 5: Get Rich, Lucky Bitch by Denise Duffield-Thomas - reprogramming money mindset as a woman 10:30 — What are YOUR favorite life-changing books? Drop them in the comments! 11:00 — Book 6: Deep Work by Cal Newport - why I now work four focused hours a day 12:30 — Book 7: Essentialism by Greg McKeown - the disciplined pursuit of less 13:30 — Book 8: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle - how I learned to be present after losing someone to suicide 15:00 — Book 9: The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod - the SAVERS framework and my morning routine 16:00 — Full recap of all 10 books 16:30 — How to grab The Five Overwhelm Culprits™ book + ways to work with Corrie   NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Order my book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

"How do you find a schedule to balance work, working out, and family?" This question came up during a recent private event Q&A and I hear it constantly. And every single time, I want to say the same thing: you're solving the wrong problem. Your schedule isn't broken. Your capacity is maxed out. And no amount of calendar management will fix a life that's already filled to capacity. In this episode I'm walking you through the five things you actually need to look at and the exact process I use with my coaching clients to get their time and energy back.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why work-life balance is not a scheduling problem - it's a capacity problem Why you can't out-schedule a life that's already at maximum capacity What season of life you're currently in and why it changes everything about how you should be operating The difference between male and female energetics and how to plan your schedule around your natural energy flow Why a time audit is the non-negotiable first step and exactly how to do one in 15-minute increments How to run your time data through a capacity filter: eliminate, automate, systemize, delegate and defer How to set boundaries that protect your time - for yourself and for others The free time tracking resource I use with my clients My Capacity Clarity Hour workshop - a step-by-step process to identify your capacity and build a better schedule in under 60 minutes   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — The question that sparked this episode: how do you balance work, working out and family? 00:30 — Why this isn't a calendar problem - it's a capacity problem 01:30 — We all have the same 168 hours. Here's why that matters. 02:00 — Why feeling disbalanced comes from prioritizing time for others over yourself 02:30 — Step 1: What season of life are you currently in? 03:00 — The four seasons framework and why you can't harvest without rest 03:30 — How my recent book launch season was a perfect example of a summer season 04:30 — Step 2: How does your energy flow on a daily or monthly basis? 05:00 — Male energetics: the 24-hour cycle and the standard workday 05:30 — Female energetics: the 28-day cycle and what it means for your schedule 06:30 — Step 3: Do a time audit - track everything in 15-minute increments for one week 07:00 — My personal story: doing my first time audit before having a baby as an SVP 07:30 — What I found: an hour a day on social media I didn't even realize I was spending 08:00 — Step 4: Analyze your data and run it through the capacity filter 08:30 — Eliminate: what can go out the window entirely? 09:00 — Automate: what can AI and tech tools handle for you? 09:15 — Systemize: what repeatable processes could you build out? 09:30 — Delegate: who else could handle this - at work, at home, in life? 10:00 — Defer: what isn't urgent and can be parked for later? 10:30 — Step 5: Set boundaries to protect the time you've freed up 11:00 — How I use the Brick app to set literal boundaries around social media 11:15 — How to set boundaries with the people in your life to protect your priorities 11:30 — Full recap: the five-step capacity framework 12:30 — The Capacity Clarity Hour instant access workshop + free time tracking resource   NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Order my book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️  Capacity Clarity Hour Instant Access Workshop: https://corrielo.com/capacityclarityhour ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

"How do you find other outlets when you've always been a high performer? I've never developed hobbies or ideas outside of building my career." This question came up during a recent private event Q&A and the entire room nodded along. And honestly? I felt it too. Here's the truth: it's not about having hobbies for the sake of self-care. It's about finding what fulfills you and what restores you, and those are two very different things. In this episode I'm walking you through the exact questions I use to figure out whether you even need hobbies to begin with and how to find the right ones if you do.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why hobbies feel so hard for high performers and why that makes complete sense Why the need to always be productive can be a trauma response and my personal experience with this Why loving your work so much it doesn't feel like work can actually be a hobby in disguise Why you might not need hobbies at all and how to know for sure The four questions I use to figure out what actually fulfills and restores you What activities energize you versus what activities wind you down and why both matter equally Why looking back at what you loved as a kid is one of the most powerful clues for what you need now How to figure out whether you need solo, introspective hobbies or connection-based ones How to identify whether your current work and life are already checking all the boxes My personal list of hobbies - from salsa dancing to cello to stop-motion Barbie videos - and what each season of my life needed   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — The question that sparked this episode: how do you find hobbies when you've always been a workaholic? 00:30 — Why it's not about hobbies for the sake of self-care - it's about fulfillment and restoration 01:00 — Why hobbies feel so difficult for high performers to engage with 02:00 — Why the need to always be productive can be a trauma response and my personal story 03:00 — Why loving your work so much it doesn't feel like work means your work might actually be your hobby 04:00 — The only time having no hobbies is actually a problem 04:30 — Question 1: What activities excite you and bring you energy today? 05:00 — My personal energy list: fitness, cooking, dancing and music 06:00 — Question 2: What activities calm you and reset your energy? 06:30 — My personal restoration list: reading, puzzles, coloring, drawing, beach, meditation 08:00 — Question 3: What activities did you love as a kid? 08:30 — My childhood list: sports, drawing, making videos, playing cello and piano 09:30 — Question 4: What relationships do you miss or crave building again? 10:00 — Why right now I crave solo hobbies and why my husband craves his bowling league 10:30 — How to figure out whether you need people-focused or introspective hobbies 11:00 — How do these activities fit into your work and life today? 12:00 — Why salsa dancing was the perfect hobby for me as a new single mom in corporate 13:00 — Recap: the full framework for figuring out whether you need hobbies and which ones 13:30 — How to grab The Five Overwhelm Culprits™ book + ways to work with Corrie   NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Order my book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

Most high performers don't lose their community. They outgrow it. After my divorce, I found myself a newly single mom of a five-month-old in a brand-new neighborhood on Long Island - two counties and a 45-minute train ride away from every friend and every person who had ever supported me. And not one of them understood abuse, divorce or single motherhood. I wasn't lacking people. I was lacking the right people for the season of life I was in. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how I built my community from scratch - including the Facebook group story that started it all and the step-by-step framework you can use to do the same, even if you're an introvert or ambivert like me. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why most high performers don't lose their community - they outgrow it My personal story of starting over on Long Island after leaving an abusive marriage and how a random Facebook post changed everything Why community isn't something you find - it's something you build Why getting specific about what you need is the fastest way to build the right community How to identify exactly who you need more of in your life right now Why your support system doesn't always have to be free and why that's perfectly okay Real examples of what community building looks like after a loss, a promotion or having a baby How to network strategically - not broadly - to find the right people for the life you're building Why following up within a week is the difference between a connection and a missed opportunity How to nurture relationships so they become win-wins for everyone involved How to know when it's time to outgrow a relationship and why that's healthy TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — The question that sparked this episode: how do you build a community when you don't have one? 00:30 — Why most high performers outgrow their community rather than lose it 01:00 — My personal story: newly single mom, new neighborhood, zero community 02:00 — Why having people around you isn't the same as having the right people 03:00 — The Facebook group story: how one comment changed everything 05:00 — How the South Shore Single Moms group grew from beach meetups to wine tours and big events 05:45 — What that community did for me when I was burning out from a 20-hour weekly commute 06:00 — Community isn't found. It's built. 06:30 — Why getting specific about your needs is the fastest path to the right community 07:00 — How to think about your personal board of advisors and who fills those roles 07:30 — Why your support system can include people you pay and why that's not a cop-out 08:00 — What community building looks like after losing a loved one 09:00 — What community building looks like after a big promotion 09:30 — What community building looks like after having a baby 11:00 — How to network strategically online groups, in-person events, associations and more 12:00 — Why following up within a week is non-negotiable 12:30 — How to build and nurture relationships that are win-wins for everyone 13:00 — Full recap: how to find your people and build your circle from scratch 13:30 — How to grab The Five Overwhelm Culprits™ book + ways to work with Corrie NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Order my book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

So many high performers - especially women - stay stuck watching less qualified people get promoted. Not because they aren't ready. But because they're waiting for their work to speak for itself. Here's the truth: your work gets you credibility. But visibility is what gets you promoted. This question came up during one of my Overwhelm Culprit™ workshops and it's one I hear constantly. In this episode, I'm sharing the exact three-part framework I use with my coaching and advisory clients to help them secure a promotion - without feeling like they're bragging.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why your work alone won't get you promoted and what actually will Why nearly half of all workers have made it known they don't want promotions and why that works in your favor What the 150% rule is and why you need to know it before you pursue a promotion My three-part Data, Communication, and Visibility framework for securing a promotion What data to collect, how to track it and why it's not bragging when it's backed by proof How to use the Simone Biles mindset when it comes to advocating for yourself Why you should be researching roles at other companies - even if you don't plan to apply How to bring up your desire for a promotion in one-on-ones without it feeling awkward The difference between a mentor and a sponsor and why a sponsor is the one who gets you promoted Why visibility isn't about being everywhere - it's about being seen by the right people Why confidence is the foundation of all of this and how the framework helps you build it   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — The question that sparked this episode: how do you self-promote for a promotion? 00:30 — Why high performers stay stuck waiting for their work to speak for itself 01:00 — Why visibility - not performance - is what gets you promoted 01:15 — The stat that changes everything: nearly half of all workers don't even want a promotion 01:30 — The 150% rule: what it is and why it matters before you pursue a promotion 02:00 — If you're already doing the work but not getting recognized - here's why 02:30 — Introduction to the Data, Communication and Visibility framework 03:00 — Data: what to track, how to document it and why impact matters more than activity 03:45 — Why it's not bragging if it's proven data - the Simone Biles quote that says it all 04:30 — How to use your data to prove you already meet the 150% rule 04:45 — Why researching roles at other companies gives you objective market data 05:30 — Communication: how to make your wins known in meetings and one-on-ones 06:00 — How to proactively bring up your career progression - without waiting for your boss to do it 06:30 — How to ask your boss exactly what measurable results are needed for a promotion 07:00 — Visibility: why it's about being seen by the right people - not just being everywhere 07:15 — How to secure a sponsor who will bring your name up in rooms you're not in 07:45 — How to build relationships with decision makers - virtually or in person 08:00 — The underrated visibility tip nobody talks about: dress for the role you want 08:15 — Why applying to roles at other organizations gives you options and leverage 08:45 — Full recap of the Data, Communication and Visibility framework 09:30 — Why confidence is the real foundation - and how this framework helps you build it 10:00 — How to grab The Five Overwhelm Culprits™ book + ways to work with Corrie   NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Order my book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

If every decision feels harder than it should - or you keep making choices that look right on paper but feel completely off - there's a good chance you don't know your personal values. Or more likely, you do know them. You've just been overriding them. This question came up during a private event Q&A while I was leading a values exercise, and it's one I hear all the time: what do you do when you can't define your values? In this episode, I'm walking you through exactly how to identify yours - and how to use them as a tool to lead, decide, and set boundaries with so much more ease.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why not knowing your values leads to reduced performance, poor decision making, and lowered motivation Why most people don't actually need to find their values - they just need to stop overriding them Why values are the most powerful tool for alignment - in your career, your relationships, and your community How personal values work as a decision-making filter - and why they make the hard calls so much easier How values make it easier to set and hold boundaries with confidence The difference between your intuition and your ego - and why it matters when selecting your values How to use my 105-value worksheet to identify your top four personal values today Why your values today may look completely different than they did five or ten years ago - and why that's perfectly normal How to pressure test your values by running real decisions through them Why you don't need to get this perfect the first time - and how to know when you've got the right ones   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — The question that sparked this episode: what do you do when you can't define your values? 00:30 — Why the real problem usually isn't that you don't know your values - it's that you're overriding them 01:00 — Why values and leadership go hand in hand 01:30 — How values help you find the right organization, community, and people to surround yourself with 02:00 — Why values are the easiest way to make difficult decisions 02:30 — Why values make setting boundaries so much easier 03:00 — My personal values: family, career, health, and travel 03:30 — How to use the 105-value worksheet to identify your top four 04:00 — Why this process can feel overwhelming - and how to take the pressure off 04:30 — Why your values shift over time - and my personal example of how mine changed after becoming a parent 05:00 — The intuition vs. ego framework: how to tell which voice to listen to when selecting your values 06:00 — How to use intuition as your filter - and why ego gets in the way 06:30 — How to pressure test your values by running decisions through them 07:30 — Recap: why values are a non-negotiable leadership skill 08:00 — How to get started today - and a reminder that you can always change your values as you grow 08:30 — How to grab The Five Overwhelm Culprits™ book + ways to work with Corrie   NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Discover Your Values Worksheet: http://www.corrielo.com/episode-63 ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack:https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

After my TEDx talk in 2020, I said something on stage that I no longer believe to be true. I said that I never felt overwhelmed. Looking back - that wasn't accurate. I just didn't recognize how it was showing up for me. And that's exactly the problem with high performers. We don't think we're overwhelmed. We think we're just pushing through. In this episode, I'm setting the record straight on what I got wrong about overwhelm and what I know now that changes everything.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: What I said in my TEDx talk that I no longer believe - and why it matters Why high performers are often the last to recognize they're overwhelmed The three things I got completely wrong about overwhelm when I first built this framework Why overwhelm doesn't always look like chaos - and what it actually looks like in high performers Why awareness alone is not enough to fix overwhelm Why overwhelm is not a personal problem - it's a capacity and systems problem A full breakdown of all Five Overwhelm Culprits™ and how each one keeps you stuck Why high performers don't slow down when overwhelmed - they push harder, and why that's where the real problem starts Why overwhelm doesn't go away because life gets easier - it goes away when your strategy matches your reality What actually needs to change to fix overwhelm for good   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — What I got wrong in my 2020 TEDx talk about overwhelm 01:00 — Where the Five Overwhelm Culprits™ framework came from - and the personal story behind it 02:00 — How I was experiencing overwhelm without recognizing it 03:00 — The three things I believed about overwhelm that turned out to be wrong 04:00 — Why overwhelm isn't always chaos - it can look like over-functioning and emotional numbness 05:00 — Why awareness without the right systems doesn't actually change anything 05:30 — Why overwhelm is a capacity and systems problem - not a time management problem 06:30 — A full breakdown of the Five Overwhelm Culprits™: Clarity, Confidence, Community, Conditioning and Consistency 08:00 — Why high performers push harder instead of slowing down — and why that's where it gets dangerous 08:30 — What "feeling weird" actually means - and why overwhelm doesn't always feel like stress 09:00 — How my life changed after the TEDx - and what I learned navigating it through the framework 10:00 — The real fix: changing your strategy to match your current reality 10:30 — How to grab The Five Overwhelm Culprits™ book + ways to work with Corrie   NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Order my book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

How many times have you committed to a new habit, given it everything you had - and then watched it fall apart? And then told yourself you just weren't disciplined enough? I've been there. And I want to set the record straight: it is not a discipline problem. The real reason your habits aren't sticking is because you're treating behavior change like a one-time decision instead of an ongoing experiment. In this episode, I'm breaking down what the data actually says about habit formation - and the simple framework I use to build habits that actually stick.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: The real reason your habits aren't sticking - and why it has nothing to do with discipline Why 40–43% of our daily behaviors run on autopilot and what that means for behavior change The actual data on habit formation - and why the "21 days" rule is completely wrong Why struggling with consistency isn't the exception - it's the norm, and the numbers back it up Why you need to stop treating habit change like a one-time decision and start treating it like an experiment How to identify the specific pattern you're trying to change How to run a small, controlled test instead of overhauling your entire life at once The five things to observe when your habit starts to break down: time, energy, environment, boundaries and support My personal case study: how I finally got consistent with working out after years of experimenting Why consistency isn't repetition - it's refinement   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — The question that sparked this episode: how do you stay consistent with deep-rooted patterns? 00:45 — Why this is so hard: 40–43% of daily behaviors run on autopilot 01:30 — The data on behavior change: why 88% of people fail to maintain new habits 02:00 — The truth about habit formation: it takes 59–100+ days, not 21 02:30 — You're not failing - you're quitting right before your brain catches up 03:00 — The real reason your habits aren't sticking: you're not experimenting enough 03:30 — How entrepreneurs approach failure - and what it teaches us about habit change 04:00 — Step 1: Identify the specific pattern you want to change 04:30 — Step 2: Run a small, controlled test 05:00 — Step 3: Observe what breaks - time, energy, environment, boundaries, support 06:30 — Step 4: Adjust the variable that failed - don't abandon the habit 07:00 — Step 5: Repeat the process until it becomes autopilot 07:30 — My personal workout habit case study: what finally worked after years of experimenting 08:00 — Recap: consistency is refinement, not repetition 08:30 — Ways to work with Corrie + pre-order The Five Overwhelm Culprits™   NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Preorder my book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

Have you ever stood somewhere beautiful - truly present for the first time in what feels like forever - and thought, why don't I have this every single day? That's exactly what happened to me at a lighthouse in Portland. I was on vacation, my son strapped to my chest, salty breeze on my face - and for the first time in years after a high-conflict divorce and what felt like one crisis after another, I was actually there. Mentally present. And it stopped me in my tracks. What I realized in that moment changed everything: every yes I had been giving to everyone else was a no to myself. To my peace. To my presence. To my health. So I went home and launched a 30-day experiment I now call the Month of Me™ - and it was one of the most transformational things I've ever done. The habits I built during that first Month of Me™? I still use them today, over eight years later. If you're constantly saying yes to everyone else and no to yourself, struggling to feel present, or just know your self-care is running on fumes - this episode is your starting point. By the end, you'll have a simple, completely customizable 30-day framework to start saying yes to you.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: The lighthouse moment that sparked the Month of Me™ - and the realization that changed how I approach everything Why every yes to someone else is quietly becoming a no to yourself How to rate your mental and physical health across five key areas so you know exactly where to start How to use the 7-step Month of Me™ framework to build a plan that's completely customized to you How to identify your roadblocks before they derail you - and set boundaries to protect your 30 days What to do when some things work and some things don't - and how to keep pivoting until you find what sticks How to access the Month of Me™ AI companion tool on my website to build your own custom plan   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — The question that sparked this episode: how do you start a Month of Me™ ? 01:00 — The lighthouse moment: standing present for the first time in years 02:30 — The realization: every yes to others was a no to myself 03:30 — How the Month of Me™ was born - and the Facebook announcement that kicked it off 04:30 — Step 1: Rate your mental and physical health on a scale of 1–10 05:30 — The three areas I focused on first - and why I kept it to three 06:00 — Step 2: List out what's not working - these become your no's 07:00 — Step 3: List out what's worked before - these become your yes's 07:45 — Step 4: Map your self-care commitments onto your calendar 08:30 — Step 5: Identify your roadblocks and set boundaries around them 09:30 — Step 6: Try it for 30 days and see what changes 10:00 — Step 7: Pivot back to the framework and keep refining 11:00 — The Month of Me™ AI companion tool + ways to work with me   NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Pre-order my book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Month of Me™ AI companion: https://corrielo.com/product/month-of-me-method-ai-companion/ ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

"Currently feeling like I'm failing in all aspects of my life. I'm looking for conversation starters from my spouse." This wasn't even a question - it was a statement someone shared during a recent private event Q&A. And honestly? I felt seen just reading it. I've been there. More than once. The truth is, when you're feeling like you're failing at everything, the last thing you want to do is have a big, heavy, "we need to talk" conversation. But staying silent and carrying it alone isn't the answer either. What you actually need is a safe, low-pressure way to let someone in - so you can get the support you deserve without it turning into a defensive spiral. In this episode, I'm sharing the exact conversation scripts I wish I'd had during some of the hardest seasons of my life - from leaving an abusive marriage as a new single mom, to navigating the jump from one kid to two, to figuring out how to ask for help without feeling like a burden. These are practical, ready-to-use prompts you can bring to your partner, your family or anyone in your support system - tonight if you need to. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why feeling like you're failing at everything is usually not failure at all - and what it's actually telling you Why I felt like I was failing three separate times in my life, and what they all had in common How to open a vulnerable conversation without triggering defensiveness or making it feel like a crisis Scripts for naming your feelings without self-attacking or trauma dumping on the people you love How to get clear on what kind of support you actually need - and how to ask for it directly Why "I feel like I'm failing at everything" is too vague to be helpful - and how to make it specific How to invite your partner or support person into the conversation as a teammate, not a fixer The step nobody teaches: how to close the loop so the conversation doesn't end on a heavy note How this connects to the Lack of Community Overwhelm Culprit™ from my upcoming book, The Five Overwhelm Culprits™ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — The audience statement that sparked this episode 00:45 — Who I am and what I do 01:00 — The three times I felt like I was failing - and what they all had in common 01:45 — Why this is really a Lack of Community Overwhelm Culprit™ issue 02:15 — Don't start with a heavy conversation - start with a safe one 02:30 — Gentle openers: low-pressure scripts to start the conversation 03:30 — How to name your feelings without spiraling or self-attacking 04:30 — Creating clarity around what kind of support you need 05:00 — Scripts to direct your partner without shutting them down 05:30 — Inviting partnership: shifting from "I'm failing" to "we're a team" 06:00 — Making it specific: breaking down what's actually weighing on you 06:45 — Closing the loop so the conversation ends in connection, not heaviness 07:30 — Recap of all the scripts and steps 08:00 — My book The Five Overwhelm Culprits™ - launching May 12th, available for pre-order in the show notes NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Preorder my book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

You're capable. You're competent. You handle everything - and everyone around you knows it. So why does asking for help feel so impossible? This episode was inspired by a real question from a recent private event Q&A, and honestly? My first thought when I heard it was this is me. If you're a high-performing woman who struggles to ask for help - or you love and support one - you're going to want to stick around for this one. Because the reason this happens isn't a personal failing. It goes way deeper than that. We're talking social conditioning, hyper-independence, performance bias in the workplace, and the very real fear of being seen as a burden. By the end of this episode, you'll know exactly why this happens and what to do about it - whether you're the one who needs help asking, or the one who wants to show up better for the women in your life.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why high-performing women are the least likely to ask for help - and why it makes total sense when you understand the psychology behind it The role social conditioning and hyper-independence play in making asking for help feel unsafe Why the workplace makes this even harder - and the real data behind why women feel they have to be superwomen to prove they belong Corrie's personal experience navigating this in her own marriage after four years as a single mother Step-by-step strategies for her: how to identify the root of your fear, reframe your beliefs, and build confidence through small asks Tools like EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and affirmations to help rewire the thought patterns keeping you stuck Step-by-step strategies for supporters: how to make it easier for the women in your life to actually say yes to help - without adding to her mental load Why "what can I do to help?" isn't as helpful as you think - and what to say instead The A-to-Z rule: why half-helping isn't helping at all   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — The question that sparked this episode: why women don't ask for help 01:00 — High-performing women and the "I've got it all together" default 01:30 — Social conditioning, hyper-independence, and the fear of being a burden 02:45 — Why asking for help feels like admitting failure - and why it's actually a strategy for success 03:00 — The workplace piece: performance bias, male-dominated industries, and proving you belong 03:45 — Corrie's personal story: what happened after she got married and stopped doing everything alone 05:00 — Steps for her: how to start feeling safe enough to ask for help 06:30 — Identifying the root of your fear and where it came from 07:00 — Tools to release and reframe: EFT, affirmations, and the Think Up app 08:00 — Starting with small asks and building your confidence over time 08:45 — Steps for supporters: how to show up for the women in your life 09:30 — Why reaffirming that it's safe to ask matters more than you think 09:45 — The biggest shift: suggesting specific help instead of asking an open-ended question 11:00 — The A-to-Z rule: complete what you offer, start to finish 12:30 — Full recap and action steps for both sides 13:30 — Corrie's book, The Five Overwhelm Culprits™, launching May 12, 2026 - link in show notes   NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ pre-order my book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

If you've ever felt so burnt out that you can't even start… this episode is for you. I'm answering a real audience question from someone who said, "I'm completely burnt out from all of it. Where do I even begin?" And if you've been there, you know - it's not just overwhelm. It's that frozen, stuck feeling where you know what you should do… but your body just won't let you move. In this episode, I'm breaking down what's actually happening (hint: it's not a personal failure - it's neurobiology), and I'm walking you through the exact 4-step process I used to move from complete shutdown to rebuilding momentum. I'll also share the simple mindset shift that helped me get out of negative thought loops and start seeing progress again - without forcing toxic positivity. If you're ready to go from stuck → supported → in motion again, this is your next step. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why burnout can lead to "functional freeze" (and why it's not your fault) The real reason "take it day by day" feels impossible when you're overwhelmed The 4 simple steps I used to move out of burnout and back into momentum How to create space without feeling like you're falling behind The power of asking for support (and why it's only temporary) How to shift from future-focused pressure to day-by-day progress A simple gratitude challenge that actually works - even when everything feels heavy How to break negative thought loops and start rebuilding positivity naturally TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – The audience question: I'm so burnt out, where do I even begin? 01:00 – My personal experience with burnout, grief, and complete shutdown 02:00 – What "functional freeze" actually is and why it happens 03:00 – Why "take it day by day" feels so hard for high performers 03:30 – Step 1: Accept where you are and create space to recover 04:30 – Step 2: Engage your support circle (and why it's temporary) 05:30 – Step 3: How to actually implement "day by day" thinking 07:30 – When your momentum starts coming back (and what that means) 08:00 – Step 4: Breaking negative thought loops with a simple mindset shift 08:30 – The gratitude challenge that changed everything for me 10:30 – How your brain starts rewiring toward positivity 11:00 – Recap of the 4-step process 12:30 – How I went from burnout to a complete life shift 13:30 – How to go deeper + where to get more support NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Preorder my book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

I get asked all the time why I decided to write a book - and the truth is, it wasn't part of my original plan. In this episode, I'm sharing the real story behind The 5 Overwhelm Culprits™ - including the personal experiences that led me here, the gap I saw in the market and why this message is more important now than ever before. This isn't just about writing a book. It's about answering a call to lead, creating solutions where none existed and helping women increase their capacity so they don't have to choose between success and their sanity. If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to balance your life and your leadership goals, this episode will show you why that feeling isn't a failure - it's a signal. And more importantly, what we can do about it. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why I never set out to write a book - and what changed The personal crisis that forced me to find solutions that didn't exist The massive gap between personal development and leadership advice Why overwhelm for working women is worse today than it was 10 years ago The data and real-life experiences that prove this isn't just "in your head" How audience demand and real conversations pushed me to finally write the book Why burnout advice isn't working for high-performing women The difference between burnout recovery and building capacity How increasing women in leadership roles creates systemic change The deeper mission behind this book - and who I really wrote it for TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Why I get asked about writing a book (and the unexpected truth) 01:00 – Who I am and what I do 01:30 – Reason #1: I needed this book 10 years ago - and it didn't exist 02:00 – Navigating personal crisis while leading at a high level 03:00 – The gap between personal and professional development 04:00 – How I built my own solutions (and the Overwhelm Culprits™ framework) 05:30 – Reason #2: Why the timing is right now 06:00 – What I learned from interviewing 100+ working moms 06:30 – The reality of women in the workforce today (stats + trends) 08:00 – Childcare, workload imbalance and why women are leaving the workforce 09:00 – Why overwhelm is worse now than it was a decade ago 10:00 – Reason #3: People started asking me for the book 11:00 – How demand validated the need for this message 12:00 – Answering the call to serve at a bigger level 12:30 – Reason #4: Why current advice isn't working 13:00 – Burnout recovery vs. building capacity 14:00 – Why "just rest" isn't realistic for ambitious women 14:30 – The bigger mission: getting more women into leadership 15:00 – Changing systems by increasing capacity - not stepping back 16:00 – The personal reason I dedicated this book to my children 17:00 – Recap of the four reasons I wrote the book 18:00 – New content direction: answering your real questions 19:00 – How to connect, ask questions, and pre-order the book NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Preorder my book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

If you feel overwhelmed, inconsistent, or constantly behind - even when you're working hard - the real issue may not be your workload. It may be the mental load you're carrying. In this episode, I break down the hidden cognitive cost of trying to manage everything in your head and why so many high performers unknowingly sabotage their clarity, decision-making and consistency because of it. I share a personal story from early in my corporate career when I experienced a panic attack from trying to mentally track too many responsibilities and the powerful productivity principle that helped me change everything. You'll also learn why overwhelm is often a systems problem, not a personal flaw, what's actually happening in your brain when you carry too many open loops, and the simple first step you can take today to reduce cognitive overload and create more clarity.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why overwhelm is often a systems problem, not a personal flaw The hidden cognitive cost of managing everything mentally How cognitive overload impacts decision-making and consistency The productivity principle that changed how I manage responsibilities How a simple brain dump can instantly reduce mental load   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Why overwhelm isn't always about workload 00:41 – The hidden cognitive cost of keeping everything in your head 01:11 – My early corporate career panic attack and what triggered it 02:17 – Realizing overwhelm is a systems problem 02:33 – The principle from Getting Things Done that changed everything 03:11 – What happens in your brain during cognitive overload 03:52 – The power of a brain dump 04:32 – Why high performers struggle with consistency 04:55 – Why clarity requires systems, not willpower 05:35 – Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz™ to identify what's driving your overwhelm NEXT STEP OPTIONS:  ✔️ Getting Things Done: https://amzn.to/3N919Hk ✔️ Preorder my book: https://corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook/ ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

What if the reason you can't move forward isn't your mindset - but your nervous system? In this episode, I explain how your nervous system drives many of your leadership decisions before your brain ever gets involved. I share a personal story about experiencing nervous system shutdown after a traumatic loss and why high achievers often try to push through overwhelm instead of addressing what their body actually needs. If you've ever thought, "I know what I should do, but I just can't do it," this conversation will help you understand why. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why leadership decisions are often driven by your nervous system How survival mode shows up as overworking, avoidance or decision paralysis What happens in your brain when your nervous system feels threatened Why high achievers are conditioned to override their bodies The difference between a decision problem and a nervous system problem Why regulation must come before clarity TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Why your nervous system is driving your leadership decisions 00:23 Why mindset, discipline and motivation aren't the real issue 01:05 The difference between feeling safe vs. threatened in your nervous system 01:36 My personal experience after losing a loved one to suicide 02:33 Why high achievers often override their nervous system 03:00 What happens in your brain when your system enters survival mode 03:38 How dysregulation shows up in leadership decisions 04:02 The leadership reframe: regulation comes before clarity 04:35 Why lack of conditioning contributes to overwhelm 05:00 A simple question to ask when you feel stuck 05:24 Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz and closing thoughts NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

Have you ever looked around and realized you don't feel supported anymore? Not because people don't care - but because the support that once worked no longer fits the level you're operating at now. In this episode, I break down one of the most overlooked causes of burnout: unsupported pressure. High performers don't burn out from responsibility. They burn out from carrying elevated responsibility without aligned support. We'll talk about why high achievers become "the strong one," the difference between community and a responsibility circle and how to intentionally curate a support system that matches your current season of leadership. If you've been feeling isolated or stretched thin, this episode will help you understand why - and what to do next. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why support systems stop working when you evolve The hidden loneliness of high performers The difference between pressure and unsupported pressure The Overwhelm Culprit™: Lack of Community Why you don't need more people - you need the right roles How to intentionally curate aligned support TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Realizing your support no longer fits 01:00 – Why support systems fail at higher levels 01:45 – Personal story: divorce, relocation, rebuilding 03:00 – The Overwhelm Culprit™: Lack of Community 04:00 – Community vs. responsibility circles 04:45 – Curating intentional support 05:10 – Resources: Episode 36 + Overwhelm Culprit Quiz™ NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ How to Build a Personal Board of Directors: http://www.corrielo.com/episode-36 ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz™: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo  Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo  YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

In this episode, I break down the real reason you second-guess yourself - and it's not from a lack of confidence! I share a personal story about a time I knew something wasn't right in my life but delayed making a decision because I was afraid of the consequences of being wrong. What I've learned and what I see with so many high-performing women, is that second-guessing is rooted in CONDITIONING. We're taught to prioritize how our decisions will be perceived instead of trusting our inner knowing. I'll walk you through the difference between confidence and self-trust, how validation-seeking erodes clarity, and the one question you can ask yourself to stop outsourcing your decisions and start leading from within. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why second-guessing is actually a validation issue - not a confidence issue How early conditioning trains high-performing women to prioritize perception over intuition The difference between doubting your intuition and fearing the consequences of trusting it Why visibility and leadership raise the emotional stakes of decision-making How gender conditioning impacts our tolerance for being wrong The dangerous cycle of outsourcing your decisions for external reassurance The real definition of confidence (hint: it's self-trust under risk) A powerful question to ask yourself when you feel stuck How to rebuild self-trust without waiting for certainty TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – The moment I realized second-guessing wasn't about confidence 00:47 – Why high-performing women struggle to trust themselves 01:06 – How we're conditioned to prioritize perception over truth 01:36 – My postpartum experience and knowing something wasn't aligned 02:36 – The fear of being wrong and "blowing up" my life 03:36 – The key distinction: I didn't doubt my intuition - I feared the consequences 04:04 – Why high performers struggle with decisions more than anyone else 04:38 – Waiting for certainty and outsourcing your truth 05:00 – How gender conditioning shapes validation-seeking 05:26 – The Britney Spears vs. Charlie Sheen example and cultural double standards 06:42 – Why being wrong doesn't feel safe for women 07:02 – How validation-seeking erodes intuition 07:20 – Confidence vs. self-trust 07:43 – The one question to ask when you're stuck 08:06 – About my upcoming book, The Five Overwhelm Culprits™ 08:24 – Take the free Overwhelm Culprit Quiz and next steps NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

You can be incredibly clear and still have no idea where you're actually going. In this episode, I break down why high performers lose clarity first - and it's not because they're failing, it's because they're succeeding without pause. When you're capable, trusted and productive, speed creates the illusion of certainty and you stop questioning your direction. I share a personal story from one of the hardest seasons of my life and the quiet moment that made me realize I had been reacting instead of choosing. If you've ever felt accomplished but disconnected, productive but exhausted, this episode will help you understand why clarity fades in momentum - and how to get it back.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why clarity loss in high performers doesn't look like confusion - it looks like productivity How speed pushes you into execution mode without reflection Why "I don't have time to think" is a capacity issue, not a discipline problem The subtle signs you're leading reactively instead of intentionally Why clarity isn't a one-time breakthrough but an ongoing practice that requires space and structure   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – The surprising reason high performers lose clarity 01:00 – Why success (not failure) is often the real trigger 02:00 – My post-divorce season: rebuilding fast, functioning at a high level 03:00 – The Portland lighthouse moment that changed everything 04:00 – Busy, capable, and not actually choosing 05:00 – Adrenaline, execution mode, and the illusion of control 06:00 – Why high performers become the default decision-makers 07:00 – "I don't have time to think" - what that really means 08:00 – How clarity quietly erodes and what grounded leadership actually requires 09:00 – How to take the next step and reclaim your clarity   NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Preorder my Book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

This month, I'm bringing back something I haven't done publicly in years: my monthly Recap Ritual™. After the biggest month of my business to date, I'm pulling back the curtain and walking you through exactly what went down - what worked, what flopped and most importantly, what I'm doing differently in February. You'll hear about major speaking wins, new systems my team and I have implemented, personal health experiments I'm running and how I'm using AI + Substack in a completely new way. I'm also sharing some honest behind-the-scenes moments - like opening the year with $0 in my business account and how that ended up being one of the best things that could've happened. If you're someone who leads, creates or just wants to be more intentional each month, this episode will give you the exact framework I use (plus a few things you'll probably want to steal). WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE How I hit my highest revenue month ever in business and what shifts led to it Why my word of the year "Worthy" is already anchoring how I lead myself What didn't go well (like opening January with $0 in my business account) and how I reframed it The tech and team systems we now have in place that make my part-time team run like a machine What I'm doing about the LinkedIn algorithm crash and how I'm testing new content strategies My new AI + journaling + Substack experiment (it's wild and actually working) Why health, Whole30 and boundaries with tech are fueling how I show up as a leader My exact Recap Ritual process you can start using right now to reflect and reset each month TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Why I'm bringing my recap ritual back publicly 01:30 – What my Notion dashboard looks like + how I track wins and learnings 03:00 – January wins: largest ever virtual event, highest in-person rate, highest revenue month 05:00 – Healthy speaking pipeline and new panelist invitations 06:00 – Digital product sales & improvements to my coaching containers 07:00 – Book update: developmental edits done + Shannon Kaiser wrote the foreword 09:00 – Whole30 & self-care experiment (and how AI is helping me track results) 10:00 – Why my team is thriving with asynchronous systems across time zones 12:00 – The publisher's PR team and our book launch planning call 13:00 – What didn't go well: starting the year with $0 in the bank 14:30 – Lessons learned about cash flow and speaking revenue seasonality 15:00 – Health issues from food withdrawal, flu, and screen time burnout 16:30 – LinkedIn engagement nosedive + what I'm doing differently 17:30 – Tech breakdowns derailing back-burner projects 18:00 – My screen time spiral and how "the Brick" is helping 19:00 – A frustrating PO box shutdown and how I fixed it 20:00 – What I'm doing differently in February: Continuing Whole30 + workouts Using The Brick to set hard screen time boundaries Testing new LinkedIn content systems Cash flow runway planning 22:30 – Why the Recap Ritual works and how to try it yourself 23:00 – What will YOU be doing differently next month? DM me and let me know! NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ The Recap Ritual: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClrLj51_iX8 ✔️ Design Your 2026 Like A CEO Instant Access Workshop: https://corrielo.com/designyour2026likeaceo/ ✔️ The Whole30: https://whole30.com/  ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

If you've been beating yourself up for being inconsistent - even though you know you're more than capable - it's time for a reframe. In this episode, I'm sharing why your problem isn't discipline or motivation. It's your mental load. This invisible weight you carry - the planning, anticipating, emotional management, "I'll just do it myself" mode - is quietly draining your energy and sabotaging your progress behind the scenes. I'm breaking down the 3 types of mental load and showing you exactly how to reduce them so you can reclaim your bandwidth, move more consistently toward your goals and stop blaming yourself for something that's not even your fault. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO: Why inconsistency isn't a motivation or discipline problem - it's neurobiological overload The three layers of mental load: task, anticipation, and emotional How decision fatigue and emotional labor sabotage high-achieving women The truth about cognitive bandwidth and why it's not your fault you're exhausted Four practical ways to reduce your mental load and make consistency easier TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – It's not discipline - it's your mental load 01:00 – What the mental load really is (and what it's not) 02:00 – Why high achievers carry double the burden 03:00 – The 3 types of mental load: task, anticipation and emotional 04:00 – Step 1: Offload your brain like a high performer 04:30 – Step 2: Delegate emotional and logistical labor 05:00 – Step 3: Remove friction instead of trying harder 05:30 – Step 4: Build a "default week" for your lowest-capacity days 06:00 – Culprit #5 revealed: Inconsistency from overload, not laziness NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Preorder My Upcoming Book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

Ever wonder why you, the strong one, the reliable one, the go-to high achiever, crash harder than everyone else around you - even when you're technically doing the same or less? It's not about your workload. It's about the type of load you're carrying. In this episode, I break down the invisible weight high performers carry that no one talks about and why it leads to burnout faster and harder than you'd expect. I'll show you how to identify the unseen responsibilities draining your energy and what to start doing today to restore yourself instead of just "resting." If you've ever thought, "Why can't I keep going like I used to?" - this one's for you. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why burnout isn't about doing too much - it's about carrying too much The 4 invisible loads high achievers carry: performance, responsibility, emotional and identity The real reason rest doesn't work (and what actually does) Why the most competent people burn out first 4 restoration strategies to rebuild your capacity without slowing down TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – The burnout question high achievers never ask 00:38 – Why burnout is about load type, not workload 01:10 – Performance load: the unwritten "don't fail" rule 01:45 – Responsibility load: why you're carrying more than just your own weight 02:25 – Emotional load: the silent energy drainer 02:55 – Identity load: when your role becomes your reason 03:30 – Crisis leadership and why the most capable burn out fastest 04:00 – Symptoms of depletion (not just exhaustion) 04:30 – Rest vs. Restoration: what your body actually needs 05:00 – 4 steps to stop burning out faster than everyone else 06:00 – Rewiring your conditioning and final thoughts NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Preorder My Book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

Ever feel like you're the one holding everything together and yet no one is truly holding you? In this episode, Corrie Lo unpacks the real reason high performers feel unsupported. Spoiler: it's not your fault. It's a structural issue. Corrie reveals why most people have responsibility circles instead of support systems, the top 3 reasons you're not getting the help you need and exactly how to start building the support system you deserve. If you're craving community that actually supports you, this one's for you. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why being "the strong one" might be the reason you're not receiving support How your current circles may be misaligned with your growth The five roles every real support system needs (and why most people only have one) How to intentionally curate your circle for the version of you that's becoming Actionable steps to start receiving the support you crave - without guilt TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Why "I should be able to handle this" is a trap 01:00 – What a real community looks like (hint: it's not polite acquaintances) 02:00 – Reason #1: You became "the strong one" 02:50 – Reason #2: Your circles aren't aligned with your ambition 03:30 – Reason #3: You were conditioned to believe needing help is weakness 04:20 – Why unsupported pressure is what causes burnout - not just pressure 04:50 – The 5 roles of a true support system (episode 36 dives deeper) 05:20 – How to curate the right support system for the version of you that's next 06:00 – Your next steps to stop doing life alone 06:30 – A sneak peek at Corrie's new book The Five Overwhelm Culprits (out May 12th) 07:00 – Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz and share this with someone who needs it NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Episode 36: https://corrielo.com/episode-36/ ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

Ever wonder why your confidence seems to vanish when you need it most? It's not because you're broken. It's because you were conditioned to doubt yourself. In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the biggest confidence killers for high-performing professionals - conditioning. From the invisible rules we're taught as children to the unconscious beliefs running the show in our adult lives, I'll help you see the real reason your confidence takes a hit… and what you can do to change it. I'm also sharing one of the real stories from my upcoming book The 5 Overwhelm Culprits™ to show how this shows up in your career, your money, and your leadership. If you've ever felt stuck in indecision, held back by fear of what people might think or silenced your own voice to keep the peace - this is your wake-up call. Let's rewrite the rules together. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: The hidden conditioning that's been quietly killing your confidence Three common types of conditioning: perfectionism, people-pleasing, and fear A simple 3-step process to start breaking free from the rules that are holding you back Why confidence isn't a trait - it's a state you can rebuild TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – There's nothing wrong with you. You were conditioned to doubt yourself 00:40 – The invisible rules that shape your decisions without you realizing it 01:30 – Why high achievers still struggle with self-trust 02:20 – What your nervous system has to do with confidence 03:00 – Real story: Alyssa, a powerhouse in healthcare, held back by "being good" 03:45 – The real #1 barrier to confidence during crisis situations 04:15 – The 3 types of conditioning that kill confidence 05:00 – Rewriting your conditioning: a 3-step process 06:15 – Tiny rebellions that help rebuild confidence from the inside out 06:50 – Confidence isn't a personality trait - it's a conditioned state 07:00 – Take the free Overwhelm Culprit™ Quiz + more on this in my upcoming book NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

Have you ever looked at your life on paper - your job, home, relationships, responsibilities and thought, "Why do I still feel off?" This isn't burnout, and it isn't failure. It's misalignment. In this episode, I'm diving deep into the quiet but powerful feeling that so many high achievers experience: feeling stuck, even when nothing is technically wrong. I'll walk you through the subtle signs that your life may no longer match who you're becoming, and share the exact steps you can take to get back into alignment - without burning your life to the ground. This is the conversation I wish I had years ago when I was commuting 20 hours a week and wondering if "this" was all there was. Spoiler alert: it wasn't. And if you've been feeling that weird, unshakeable "something's not right" feeling… this one's for you. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why "feeling stuck" doesn't mean anything is wrong with you - it means your clarity is evolving The 5 hidden signs of misalignment that most high performers ignore A simple exercise to reconnect with your younger, wiser, more intuitive self 3 practical steps to start realigning with your purpose - no life overhaul required How your clarity impacts your leadership, decision making, and energy TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 | When life looks good on paper - but something still feels off 01:00 | My story: the "weird feeling" I ignored for way too long 02:00 | Why high achievers get stuck in lives that look "fine" 03:00 | The #1 reason you feel stuck: misalignment, not failure 04:00 | The 5 signs you're out of alignment and heading for stuckness 05:30 | The inner child exercise that always brings clarity 06:00 | 3 questions to ask when you feel off and want to realign 07:00 | You don't need a life overhaul - just a micro action 07:30 | The link between clarity and grounded leadership 08:00 | Final thoughts: this isn't failure - it's evolution NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Pre-order my Book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching  

Sometimes, life shifts before we feel ready. Work expands in ways we didn't plan for. And then the universe starts whispering - until it doesn't. In this deeply personal episode, I'm sharing the exact signs that made it clear it was time to evolve my own leadership and how you can spot those signs in your own journey too. From unexpected opportunities to a completely new sense of identity, I walk you through how I knew I was being called to something bigger and how you might be too. Whether you're quietly questioning if you're outgrowing your current role or wondering if you're meant to lead in a bigger way, this episode is your mirror. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO: How to recognize when your leadership is ready to evolve Why certain feedback and opportunities are actually signs The real reason your old identity may feel too small right now What crisis leadership really means and why the world needs it now more than ever How to stop resisting your next level and start trusting what's already showing up TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – When life shifts before you're ready 01:00 – The first sign: A door opens that you weren't knocking on 02:00 – The second sign: You're invited into rooms you didn't expect 03:00 – The third sign: The same message keeps finding you 04:00 – The fourth sign: Your old identity starts to feel too small 06:00 – The fifth sign: Your skills and story align with what the world needs 07:00 – Bonus sign: The universe doesn't whisper - it shouts 08:00 – A quick recap of all 5 signs 09:00 – Your leadership is evolving - here's how to take the next step 10:00 – Your next step + how to find your Overwhelm Culprit™ NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Pre-Order my Book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

Before you dive into next year's goals and vision boards, take a moment to pause and reflect. In this episode, I walk you through a simple yet powerful three-question recap ritual to help you close the year with clarity and start the next one with consistency. This process will guide you to reflect on what worked, what didn't and what you'll do differently - so you can reset with intention, set aligned goals, and move into the new year with momentum. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO: A 3-question recap ritual to reflect on the past year with clarity How to use your past wins and setbacks to create a more consistent future How to choose a "word of the year" to set the tone and direction for your next chapter Why reflection is a secret weapon for high-performing women (and not just a luxury) How to align your yearly reflection with your long-term vision How to turn insights into a custom strategy through my Vision to Action VIP Day TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Why you shouldn't rush into goal setting 01:12 – The Recap Ritual: 3 questions that change everything 03:42 – What went great this year? (Memory joggers that help!) 06:40 – What didn't go great? Why honesty is key here 08:45 – What will you do differently? Turn reflection into strategy 10:28 – Personal vs. professional lens: Why both matter 12:17 – Connecting your recap to your 5-Year Vision 14:03 – How to choose your "word of the year" 17:45 – Real examples of powerful one-word intentions 20:22 – How your word becomes your compass for consistency 22:30 – Want my help creating your 2026 strategy? Join the Vision to Action VIP Day 24:35 – Final thoughts: Consistency is about learning, not perfection NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Vision to Action Day: http://www.corrielo.com/vipday  ✔️ 5 year Vision: http://www.corrielo.com/episode-2 ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

Ever find yourself saying, "But I rested… so why am I still exhausted?" Yeah, I've been there too. In this episode, I break down the real reason why rest isn't always restorative - especially for high-performing women - and what to do instead. I'll walk you through seven simple but powerful micro practices that take five minutes or less and are designed to restore the specific kind of energy you're lacking. Because sometimes, doing "nothing" isn't the answer - doing the right small thing is. Whether you're stuck on the edge of burnout or just feeling off and can't figure out why, this episode will help you get back to feeling clear, calm, and centered. And if this is your wake-up call? I'll share how my Month of Me Method AI Companion™ can help you go even deeper. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: The key difference between rest and restoration (and why it matters) 7 five-minute restorative practices based on the type of depletion you're feeling - mental, emotional, physical or otherwise How to recover faster and feel better without needing a full day off or all-day spa experience TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Why rest isn't always restorative 1:15 – The key distinction: rest vs. restoration 2:00 – Micro Practice #1: The Mindful Minute (mental restoration) 3:00 – Micro Practice #2: Hydration Reset (physical restoration) 4:00 – Micro Practice #3: Music Shift (emotional restoration) 5:15 – Micro Practice #4: Five Minute Move (somatic restoration) 6:15 – Micro Practice #5: Micro Disconnect (digital restoration) 7:15 – Micro Practice #6: Gratitude Note (relational restoration) 8:10 – Micro Practice #7: Sensory Anchor (spiritual/energetic restoration) 9:30 – The power of consistent small moments of restoration 10:00 – Try one? Let me know in the comments 10:45 – Invitation to the Month of Me Method AI Companion™ 12:00 – Closing thoughts and invitation to keep leading with confidence NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Month of Me Method AI Companion™: https://corrielo.com/product/month-of-me-method-ai-companion/ ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

In this episode, I break down the real difference between mentors, sponsors and coaches - three roles that can completely change the trajectory of your career or business when you activate them at the right time. I share how each one has shaped my own journey, how to tell which type of support you need right now, and why having the right mix of guidance, advocacy and accountability is the accelerator many women are missing. If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure of your next move, this episode will help you finally identify the support structure that will propel you forward. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: The key differences between a mentor, a sponsor and a coach When each type of support is most valuable depending on the season you're in Why mentors offer wisdom, sponsors offer access, and coaches offer transformation How one person can sometimes play more than one role Why paying for mentorship can be the smartest investment you make A simple framework to audit your current support circle and identify what's missing How to determine whether your next step is guidance, advocacy or accountability TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Why choosing between a mentor, sponsor, and coach feels confusing (and why it matters) 01:00 – What a mentor actually does: wisdom, lived experience and long-term guidance 03:00 – When you need a mentor: growth phases, new roles and normalizing challenges 03:20 – What a sponsor is and why advocacy matters more than advice 04:10 – When you need a sponsor: visibility, promotions and stretch opportunities 04:40 – What a coach really provides: clarity, strategy and accountability 05:05 – When you need a coach: breaking patterns, overwhelm and inconsistent execution 05:50 – The power of having all three: guidance, advocacy, and action working together 06:10 – Can one person be more than one? How I shift between mentor, coach and consultant 06:30 – Why paying for mentorship is sometimes the smartest move 07:00 – How to audit your support circle: who guides, who advocates, who keeps you accountable 07:40 – Which role do you need most right now? 08:00 – How I can support you with coaching or mentorship 08:20 – Closing thoughts and invitation for questions and follow-up episodes NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

Ever catch yourself saying "sorry" for things that don't actually need an apology? I used to do this all the time - "sorry for the delay" when I replied in minutes, or "sorry to bother you" before sharing an idea. In this episode, I'm walking you through seven simple swaps that will help you stop shrinking your confidence at work and start saying what you really mean - without the guilt. I'll show you how to reframe the phrases you use every day so you can keep your empathy, but speak with the kind of clarity and authority that gets you heard. These are practical, easy shifts you can use in your next meeting, email, or conversation. If you've ever caught yourself apologizing just for taking up space, this one's for you. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: How over-apologizing quietly undermines your authority (and how to stop it) 7 simple "sorry swaps" that communicate confidence and gratitude instead of guilt Why curiosity is actually confidence in disguise - and how to lead with it The phrases that make you sound more credible and in control instantly The mindset shift that helps you own your voice, your time and your perspective When a real apology is necessary - and how to use it powerfully when it counts TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Welcome and why we over-apologize without realizing it 01:25 – How apologizing too much chips away at your confidence 02:45 – "Sorry for the delay" → "Thanks for your patience" 04:00 – "Sorry, can I add something?" → "I'd like to build on that" 05:20 – "Sorry if that's a dumb question" → "Here's something I'm curious about" 06:45 – "Sorry I missed that meeting" → "I'll catch up on the notes and follow up" 08:10 – "Sorry, I just wanted to" → "Here's what I need" 09:25 – "Sorry for venting" → "Thank you for listening" 10:30 – "Sorry but" → "Here's my perspective" 12:15 – Why this isn't about deleting "sorry," it's about using it intentionally 13:00 – How to balance empathy with confident communication 14:30 – How you can start replacing "sorry" today — without losing your warmth 15:00 – How to connect with me for coaching, workshops, or team sessions NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Coaching: http://www.corrielo.com/coaching ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

If someone asked you, "What do you stand for?" - could you answer without hesitation? In this episode, I'm walking you through a simple reflection exercise to help you identify your five leadership non-negotiables - the core values and principles that define how you lead, no matter what. By the end, you'll have total clarity on what you believe in, what you'll fight for, and how to lead with conviction at work, at home, and in your community. You'll also hear a personal story about how I redefined my own values after hitting a major crossroads - and how that clarity became the foundation for my leadership and my business today. If you're ready to lead with confidence, clarity, and conviction, this episode is for you. Grab my free 5-Year Vision Worksheet, which includes my list of 105 core values and step-by-step instructions to help you define yours. It's the same tool I use with all my coaching clients - and it's my gift to you. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why knowing what you stand for is the foundation of leadership How to identify your core values (even if you've never named them before) What it really means to create leadership non-negotiables How to connect your values to your daily actions Why your values should evolve as you do - and how to revisit them each year The personal boundaries that protect your values and your wellbeing The simple exercise to build your list of 5 leadership non-negotiables TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – What do you actually stand for? 01:05 – Why most of us can't easily answer that question 02:15 – How leadership begins with conviction 03:50 – My story: redefining values after a life and career crossroads 06:00 – Step 1: Reflect on your core values 08:30 – Step 2: Identify what you'll no longer compromise 12:15 – Step 3: Connect your values to action 15:40 – Step 4: Narrow down to your five leadership non-negotiables 18:10 – Step 5: Revisit and reaffirm your list each year 21:00 – Why consistent values make you a trusted and magnetic leader 22:30 – How to use your free 5-Year Vision Worksheet to define your values 24:00 – Final thoughts + call to action NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ 5-Year Vision Worksheet: http://www.corrielo.com/episode-39 ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

Ever find yourself overpacking - or worse, forgetting that one essential thing you actually needed? In this episode, I'm walking you through my exact travel packing system that lets me travel anywhere for up to 14 days with just a carry-on. I'll show you how I use my custom Notion packing checklist (the same one I've refined over the last 15+ years!) to stay organized, avoid stress and make packing a repeatable, easy process - whether I'm headed to a keynote event, a family vacation or both. You'll also learn how I apply my 5-4-3-2-1 packing formula, how to customize your lists for different trips and how to use this system to save hours before your next flight. If you've ever wished packing could be simple, strategic, and stress-free, this is for you. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO: How to create and customize a reusable Notion packing checklist that saves you time and mental energy My 5-4-3-2-1 packing formula to build a capsule wardrobe that fits two weeks of outfits into one carry-on How I streamline travel prep with pre-packed toiletry kits, packing cubes, and mobile office bags Simple hacks to never forget anything again (and actually enjoy packing!) Smart travel tips that make your return trip home just as easy as the one you left for TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – The problem with packing (and why most people overdo it) 00:40 – My 14-day carry-on travel story 01:20 – Step 1: How I use my Notion template to start every trip 02:00 – Step 2: Customizing the checklist for this specific event 03:30 – The 5-4-3-2-1 packing formula explained 04:30 – Step 3: Streamlining personal care, makeup, and tech 06:30 – Family and home prep checklist (and what I skip packing) 07:30 – Bonus travel hack: buying essentials at your destination 08:00 – Step 4: Packing smart with capsule wardrobes and packing cubes 10:00 – Why I only travel with carry-ons (and how it saved me countless times) 11:00 – Step 5: The return trip routine that prevents forgotten items 12:00 – Pro travel hacks I swear by (toiletry refills, mobile office, bright suitcases) 13:30 – My must-have travel tools and how I stay efficient on the road 14:00 – Let's connect! Share your travel hacks + grab the Notion template NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Travel Packing Notion Template: https://corrielo.com/product/travel-packing-template/ ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

Ever feel like you know you need to take better care of yourself, but have no idea where to start - or why nothing ever seems to stick? In this episode, I walk you through exactly how to design a personal wellness plan that actually fits your life, not someone else's. I'll share the powerful moment that changed everything for me - a moment of stillness at the Portland Lighthouse that made me realize how disconnected I'd become from my own wellbeing. From there, I'll walk you step-by-step through the simple Month of Me system™ I created to rebuild my health, energy, and confidence - and that I now teach to my coaching clients and event audiences. Whether you're feeling stretched thin by work, family, or both, this episode will help you stop surviving and start caring for yourself with practical, realistic habits that actually last. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why most wellness plans fail - and how to design one that fits your actual life The Month of Me™ framework: how to build habits that stick by focusing on one area at a time How to rate your current wellbeing and identify your biggest gaps in sleep, movement, nutrition, hydration and mental health How to choose small, sustainable wins that create real change without burning out My personal 3-step process to stack habits, build momentum, and repeat for lasting results The mindset shift that helps you honor the season you're in - instead of chasing perfection TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – The truth about why most wellness plans don't last 01:00 – My lighthouse moment: realizing how disconnected I'd become 02:00 – The start of my Month of Me™ and how it changed everything 03:00 – Step 1: How to rate your current wellbeing across five key areas 04:00 – Step 2: Choosing one concrete action and committing for 30 days 05:00 – How I created my first Month of Me™ as a single working mom 06:00 – Mental health: committing to weekly meditation classes 07:00 – Movement: 30 days of yoga and how I made it work with no time 08:00 – Nutrition: what I learned from Whole 30 and simplifying food choices 09:00 – Setting boundaries with others to protect your wellness goals 10:00 – Why focusing on one sustainable habit beats perfection 11:00 – Step 3: Building momentum, stacking new habits and honoring your season 12:00 – The key question: What's one wellness habit you'll commit to for the next 30 days? 12:30 – Invitation to use the Month of Me™ AI Companion to stay consistent 13:00 – Wrap-up and next steps: transforming overwhelm into action NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Month Of Me™ AI Companion: https://corrielo.com/product/month-of-me-method-ai-companion/ ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

You're the one everyone leans on - but when you need support, you're left holding your own weight. In this episode, I'll show you how to step into the CEO role of your life and intentionally build your own personal board of directors - even if you're the strong one no one ever checks in on. We'll walk through the five key roles every high-performing woman needs in her support system - and how to fill those roles, even when it feels like you have to do everything yourself. Whether you're a working mom, a leader in a male-dominated space, or just someone who's always been the "go-to" for everyone else, this episode will help you reimagine community and reclaim your energy. Because even the strongest leaders need strong teams. Let's start with yours. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: How to identify the five essential roles that make up your personal board of directors Why community is often the missing link behind feeling stuck, unsupported, or overwhelmed A powerful exercise to evaluate whether the people you spend the most time with are helping or hindering your growth The difference between a cheerleader, mentor, coach, peer, and therapist - and how each one supports you differently Why asking for help isn't weakness - it's actually the foundation of confident leadership How to start curating your support team with intention (and without guilt) TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – When you're the one everyone leans on but no one checks in on 00:36 – Why community is one of the biggest "Overwhelm Culprits" 01:00 – The exercise that helps you see who's really supporting you (and who's not) 01:45 – What a personal board of directors looks like 02:00 – The Cheerleader: Why unconditional belief matters 02:30 – The Mentor: Learning from those a few steps ahead 03:00 – The Coach: Accountability without judgment 03:45 – The Peers: Finding people in the trenches with you 04:30 – The Therapist: Creating space to process and heal 05:15 – How one person can play multiple roles - and when to seek extra support 06:00 – Why you're the CEO of your life (and CEOs never do it alone) 06:30 – My invitation: Build your board and share who's first on your list 06:50 – Discover your "Overwhelm Culprit" - take the free quiz 07:00 – Final reminder: The strongest leaders build strong teams NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

What if the only thing standing between you and the confidence you crave is proof you've been ignoring? In this deeply personal episode, I open up about what it really takes to validate yourself - especially when no one else does. After surviving over 15 years in an abusive marriage, I had to relearn how to rebuild my confidence from scratch. And surprisingly, it didn't start with a TED Talk or a viral quote - it started with one terrifying act: booking myself a makeover at Sephora. I'll walk you through the exact three-step process I used (and now teach my coaching clients) to stop outsourcing confidence to other people and start trusting your own voice. If you've ever struggled with self-doubt or looked to others for validation, this episode will show you how to collect the proof that you're already enough. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: How to pinpoint exactly what you're seeking validation for - and why that clarity is crucial for building real confidence. My favorite confidence-building exercise: the "Compliments File," and how to use it as evidence when self-doubt creeps in. Why confidence isn't the prerequisite for action - it's the result of it. A simple, empowering framework to stop outsourcing your self-worth and start proving your own value, one bold step at a time. How I turned one small, scary decision into a turning point that redefined my self-image - and how you can do the same. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – The question that changes everything: what if the proof you need is already there? 0:45 – My personal story: how a Sephora makeover became the start of self-validation. 3:00 – Step 1: Identify what you're really seeking validation for. 4:15 – Step 2: Create your "Compliments File" to collect proof of your value. 5:45 – Step 3: Take action before you feel ready - confidence follows doing. 6:45 – Coaching invitation: how I help high-achieving women rebuild self-trust and reconnect to their power. 7:15 – Engagement call: which of the three steps will you try first? DM me on LinkedIn. 8:00 – Final reminder: you are the validation you've been waiting for. NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Coaching: http://www.corrielo.com/coaching ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

Feeling stuck on a decision? It's probably not the decision itself that's holding you back - it's what's underneath it. In this episode, I walk you through my simple four-step process to break through indecision quickly and finally move forward with clarity and confidence. Whether you're debating a career move, a personal choice, or something bigger, this framework will help you stop second-guessing and trust yourself again. I'll also share the real reason so many high-achieving women and allies struggle with decision-making (hint: it's not what you think), plus how my Overwhelm Culprit framework helps identify exactly what's keeping you stuck so you can take your next step without hesitation. If you've ever felt paralyzed by indecision, this episode will help you finally get unstuck. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: The four-step process I teach my coaching clients to make confident decisions fast How to uncover your Overwhelm Culprit so you know what's really blocking you Why playing out the best- and worst-case scenarios makes decisions feel easier The difference between ego vs. intuition, and how to know which one is guiding you A simple way to stop overthinking and start moving forward with confidence TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Why feeling stuck isn't really about the decision itself 01:00 – The Overwhelm Culprit framework explained 02:00 – Step 1: Identify your Overwhelm Culprit 02:30 – Step 2: Get clear on where you are now and what you want 03:00 – Step 3: Play out the best- and worst-case scenarios 06:00 – Step 4: Tune into your intuition vs. your ego 07:00 – How to know if fear or intuition is guiding you 08:00 – Take the free Overwhelm Culprit Quiz to identify what's keeping you stuck NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

If you've ever tried to copy someone else's "perfect" 5:00 AM morning routine only to give up after two days, you're not alone. As a working mom of four, I know firsthand how hard it is to stick to rigid checklists that don't match real life. In this episode, I share how I replaced my all-or-nothing routine with a flexible "morning menu" that actually works in busy seasons. You'll learn how to protect your time, stay consistent and set yourself up to feel like a confident leader by 9:00 AM - without needing hours of silence or a yoga deck at sunrise. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why rigid morning routines don't work for real life (and why that's not your fault) How to design a "morning routine menu" so you always have options that fill your cup The key mindset shift that helps you stay consistent without burning out How to protect your time block so you actually follow through - even when life gets chaotic TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] Why traditional CEO-style routines fail for most of us [01:00] My struggle with morning routines after becoming a mom [02:30] The moment I realized the system - not me - was the problem [03:00] How I built my "morning routine menu" [04:30] Protecting your time block vs. protecting the checklist [05:30] The all-or-nothing mindset trap (and how to release it) [06:30] An invitation to share your favorite cup-filling habit [07:00] Next steps and how my Capacity Clarity Hour can help NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Capacity Clarity Hour: https://corrielo.com/capacityclarityhour ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

If you're constantly exhausted no matter how much rest you get - I'm talking dragging yourself through the day, crashing by 3 PM, and mentally beating yourself up for not being able to push harder - this episode is for you. What you're feeling isn't just burnout, and you are not broken. I'll share my own story of four years battling extreme fatigue, what I discovered was really going on beneath the surface, and how relentlessly advocating for myself changed everything. My hope is that by sharing my experience, you'll start to recognize your own patterns, trust your body, and find the clarity and support you need to get your energy - and yourself - back. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO Why constant exhaustion isn't always burnout (and what else might be going on) How to recognize when your body is signaling for help - and why you need to listen The importance of self-advocacy with health providers and creating a wellness plan that actually fits your unique biochemistry TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Why exhaustion isn't always burnout 01:00 – My personal overwhelm culprit: lack of conditioning 02:00 – Trying all the typical advice…and why nothing worked 03:00 – Realizing it was biology, not burnout 04:00 – Advocating for my health and pushing for answers 05:00 – Finally finding the right provider and diagnosis 06:00 – Why one-size-fits-all health advice fails 07:00 – Creating a wellness plan that worked for my body 08:00 – What shifted once I got the right support 09:00 – Why no system or strategy will stick if your body's running on empty 09:30 – Take the free Overwhelm Culprit™ Quiz NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

If you're the "strong one" - the person everyone else leans on - asking for help can feel impossible. I know, because I used to take pride in holding it all together, even when I was completely burned out. In this episode, I share the truth about why being the dependable one is often a trauma response, how I finally released the guilt of asking for support, and the exact steps you can take to start building a circle of people who actually have your back. You'll walk away knowing how to create space for the support you need - without shame, without fear and without pouring from an empty cup.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why being "the strong one" is often a hidden trauma response and how I started to shift my own mindset The specific, practical way you can ask for help so people actually know how to support you How I retrained my nervous system to receive without guilt or shame (and how you can too) Why curating your support circle "like a CEO" completely transformed my life and leadership   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – The truth about being the strong one 01:00 – How I learned to redefine strength 02:00 – Why asking for help doesn't make you weak - it makes you human 03:00 – Getting clear on the specific support you actually need 04:00 – The moment I finally asked my family for help as a new single mom 05:00 – Practicing in safe, low-stakes environments 06:00 – How I started curating my support circle like a CEO 07:00 – A story about single moms, unexpected support, and the power of community 08:00 – My invitation for you to share your challenges and connect with me 09:00 – How I help women offload the mental load and build systems of support   NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Private coaching: http://www.corrielo.com/coaching ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

I never thought "professional speaker" would be on my life bingo card. But here I am, delivering keynotes for global brands like SHRM, Michelin and Vonage. In this episode, I share the raw, unfiltered journey of how I went from giving my very first keynote to an empty room… to standing on the red dot at TEDx… to building a thriving speaking business that now makes up 75% of what I do. My story is proof that you don't need to wait until you "feel ready" - and I hope it inspires you to stop playing small and own the power of your voice. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN TIS EPISODE: The messy, real story of how I transitioned from trauma and imposter syndrome to a thriving speaking career Why validation starts with you before anyone else believes in your message The surprising path that took me from unpaid community talks to landing my first paid travel gig How my signature framework, the Overwhelm Culprits™, became the cornerstone of my keynote and upcoming book Four different ways you can get started or grow on your own speaking journey today TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – From being paid to be quiet as a kid to being paid to speak on global stages 01:00 – How trauma, motherhood, and imposter syndrome shaped my speaking story 02:00 – The coach who pushed me to apply for TEDx (and why I thought she was crazy) 04:00 – Giving my first keynote to an empty room 06:00 – Testing my Overwhelm Culprits™ framework in Rotary and Lions clubs 07:00 – Landing my very first TEDx talk in under six months 08:00 – When the world shut down (and I paused speaking for motherhood) 09:00 – Joining Mic Drop Academy while nursing a newborn 10:00 – Landing my first paid travel keynote (and the story that confirmed my path) 12:00 – Why self-validation is the key to becoming a paid speaker 14:00 – Four ways I can help you grow as a speaker - from beginner to established NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Mic Drop Club: https://micdropworkshop.com/coupon/longisland25/ ✔️ Mic Drop Workshop: Email [email protected] for a personal introduction ✔️ Mic Drop Academy: Email [email protected] for a personal introduction ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

You've probably heard the advice "just follow your passion." Sounds simple, right? But if you've been spinning your wheels, second-guessing your purpose or stuck in "purpose paralysis," you already know it's not that simple. In this episode, I break down why that advice is incomplete and what to do instead. I'll share the exact 5 data points I use with my private coaching clients to uncover clarity, align with their true drivers and take bold, meaningful action toward their next move. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why "follow your passion" is keeping you stuck, and what to focus on instead The five key data points to uncover clarity around your purpose How to connect life experiences, strengths, and values into a direction that feels aligned and actionable TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] Why "follow your passion" is incomplete advice [01:30] The pressure of vague passions vs. practical clarity [02:00] Five data points that reveal your true direction [02:15] What you loved as a child [02:45] What you enjoy doing now [03:30] What others naturally come to you for [04:15] Pivotal life moments that shaped you [05:00] The change you want to see in the world [06:00] How connecting the dots reveals your true calling [07:30] Why clarity evolves as your life and career grow [08:00] Invitation to connect with me for private coaching NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Apply for 1:1 Coaching : www.corrielo.com/apply ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R

You don't need to hustle harder to be consistent - you need smarter systems. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on exactly how I use AI to create consistency in both my business and my personal life, even during the busiest seasons. From content creation and sales to family routines and wellness habits, I'm sharing nine practical ways I rely on AI to reduce overwhelm and free up capacity - without sacrificing ambition or well-being. Whether you're leading a team, growing your business, or just trying to get your kids out the door on time, these strategies will help you show up with more clarity, confidence, and ease.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE How AI can streamline your content creation so you're not reinventing the wheel every week Ways to use AI for sales, SOPs, and data analysis to scale your business faster Personal life systems AI can support - from time blocking to family routines to health optimization Why AI is not about replacing you, but about helping you lead with more focus and intention TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Why consistency isn't about hustling harder 01:00 – Meet Corrie Lo: speaker, coach, mom of four, and AI systems superfan 02:00 – Content creation: how one YouTube idea turns into an entire content ecosystem 03:00 – Using AI to build sales scripts, launch sequences, and pitches that convert 04:00 – The game-changing way I use AI to create team SOPs and scale my business 05:00 – Data analysis: identifying what's really working (and what's not) 07:00 – Delegating with "Corrie GPT" so my team can sound exactly on brand 08:00 – Personal life: time blocking around energy, not just tasks 09:00 – AI-powered wellness routines that actually stick 10:00 – Home systems that keep my neurodivergent family on track 11:00 – Using AI to analyze personal health data and labs for better decisions 13:00 – Final thoughts + your free next step: The Overwhelm Culprit Quiz NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Capacity Clarity Hour: https://corrielo.com/capacityclarityhour ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R