Being Your Own Retreat

Episode 10 of the More Than a Lumpy Jumper podcast, hosted by Bridge Forster and Bobby Davis, titled "Being Your Own Retreat" was published on March 11, 2025 and runs 44 minutes.

March 11, 2025 ·44m · More Than a Lumpy Jumper

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Summary

So many leaders wear exhaustion like a badge of honour. But what if sleep and self-care weren’t indulgences, what if they were leadership strategies?This week on More Than a Lumpy Jumper, Bridget and I dive into the power of rest in honour of World Sleep Day. We’re tackling the myths, the science, and the impact of sleep onleadership, resilience, and emotional intelligence. Plus, we make a strong case for the noble art of napping (with a special shoutout to the 26-minute NASA nap!).If you’ve ever pushed through fatigue thinking it was just part of the job, this one’s for you. Time to rethink what it really means to lead well, starting with a good night’s sleep.Come and take a listen to Being Your Own RetreatWant to Become a Better Leader? You Need to Sleep on It8 Leadership Practices to Optimise Sleep and Productivity | CCLWhy Sleep Is Crucial For Good LeadershipMatt Walker: Sleep is your superpower | TED TalkMatt Walker: 6 tips for better sleep | TED Talk7 Reasons You Should Be Taking Daily Naps At Work In 2024Actions Organisations Can Take to Improve Employee Sleep and Work Performance from Centre for Creative Leadership.pdf

Episode Description

So many leaders wear exhaustion like a badge of honour. But what if sleep and self-care weren’t indulgences, what if they were leadership strategies?

This week on More Than a Lumpy Jumper, Bridget and I dive into the power of rest in honour of World Sleep Day. We’re tackling the myths, the science, and the impact of sleep onleadership, resilience, and emotional intelligence. Plus, we make a strong case for the noble art of napping (with a special shoutout to the 26-minute NASA nap!).

If you’ve ever pushed through fatigue thinking it was just part of the job, this one’s for you. Time to rethink what it really means to lead well, starting with a good night’s sleep.

Come and take a listen to Being Your Own Retreat

Want to Become a Better Leader? You Need to Sleep on It

8 Leadership Practices to Optimise Sleep and Productivity | CCL

Why Sleep Is Crucial For Good Leadership

Matt Walker: Sleep is your superpower | TED Talk

Matt Walker: 6 tips for better sleep | TED Talk

7 Reasons You Should Be Taking Daily Naps At Work In 2024

Actions Organisations Can Take to Improve Employee Sleep and Work Performance from Centre for Creative Leadership.pdf