#290 Why Slowing Down Makes You a Stronger Leader

Description 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast, I explore The Power of the Pause and why slowing down is one of the most underrated productivity tools for leaders. I share a client story that highlights how stepping back can create space for clarity and momentum, and I open up about my own season of recovery where I’ve experienced first-hand the benefits of slowing all the way down as a business leader and mum. I also reflect on a recent girls’ trip that became a surprising leadership lesson in the value of fun, environment shifts, and surrounding yourself with the right people.  What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ A Pause is a Strategy, Not a Setback: Why intentional breaks can actually move you forward faster. ✅ Leadership Lessons From Stepping Away: How my girls’ trip highlighted the power of fun, environment, and connection. ✅ Clarity Comes in the Quiet: Why the best decisions often come when you stop forcing them. Action Steps: 💡 Identify one area of your work or life where taking a pause could bring more clarity. 💡 Schedule a micro-pause (daily) or macro-pause (quarterly) to reset and refocus. 💡 Reflect on who you are surrounding yourself with and whether they energise or drain you. Resources:Work with JanineCareer Change Maker WebsiteJoin the Career Navigator weekly email seriesFollow Janine Esbrand on InstagramConnect with Janine Esbrand on LinkedInSubscribe to Janine Esbrand"s YouTube Channel Send us a text