6. How to Create Space When You’re Under Pressure, Balancing Delivery and Discovery, and Staying True to Yourself
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Do you ever feel the need to be the leader with all the answers?  Do you feel the relentless pressure to bow to the barrage of deliverables that are in front of you every day? Do you wish you could just get some space? There’s got to be a better way, right? This episode is gold if you’re looking for a better way to sustain your own and your people’s performance and growth. James Miller is an executive coach and host of a rural accommodation business. What’s common to both of these roles is the importance of creating the space for others to breathe out, reflect, and get perspective. James is an absolute master at this. In this episode, we explore: How, as corporate leader, James dealt with the pressures of having to conform, and how he found freedom and space to be himself during that periodWhy staying in a job that doesn't serve you can harm your confidence and sense of value.Ways to create the balance between ‘delivery’ and ‘discovery’How to navigate the liminal space, the space between ‘no longer’ and ‘not yet’, and why it’s a critical part of the process of creating what's next.How James has created spaciousness and a sense of unhurriedness in his everyday life, and how that has led to greater creativity, productivity, and fulfillment.The courage needed to make decisions that align with your values and contribute to personal growth and why it’s essential for long-term fulfillment.How hosting others and creating environments that support personal growth can be transformative for both the host and the guests.The power of being present and fully engaged in conversations, creating a space for others to feel heard and valued. Why every day needs to be interesting and different! You can find James at: Website https://www.idlewildbridgetown.com.au/LinkedIn Check out my services and offerings https://www.digbyscott.com/ Subscribe to my newsletter (https://www.digbyscott.com/thoughts#subscribe) Follow me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/digbyscott/
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