Less Stress, More Success!

Terez Rijkenberg | Executive Coach

The micro podcast for busy leaders who want to learn how to have less stress and more success in their lives.

We will be discussing productivity, mindset and innovation strategies and tools that you can use to feel better in your life and also go after bigger goals. Do you want to achieve your stretch goals faster? Do you want to progress in your career? Do you want to earn more money? Or do you want to just feel more in control of your life again? If so then you are in the right place.

You'll learn unique strategies, tools and insights on how you can achieve more, while doing less and without feeling overwhelmed all of the time.

Terez is an MBA graduate, Speaker and Executive Coach for C-level and Director-level leaders who want an additional 6 hours every week for strategic thinking and deep work. She helps busy executives use time as their ultimate competitive advantage.

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4 Steps That'll Help You Make Tough Decisions

4 Steps That'll Help You Make Tough Decisions

Most things in life and work are just decisions.You'll know as a leader, as you grow, as your team grows, as your organization grows, your time becomes more valuable, and there is more of a pull on your time to various new opportunities.But even in that growth, we only have 24 hours a day like everyone else.You still only have a set number of working hours in a day, and what that means is that with these new opportunities and growth comes more opportunities to make decisions about the trade-offs.When there are projects or products or tasks or habits, or perhaps even people that you might be considering letting go of, you can use these steps to help you make that tough decision.Want more?Connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. Book a complimentary consultation for executive coaching for you or your team. Email me for speaking engagements or PR.

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4 Steps That'll Help You Make Tough Decisions

4 Steps That'll Help You Make Tough Decisions

Most things in life and work are just decisions.You'll know as a leader, as you grow, as your team grows, as your organization grows, your time becomes more valuable, and there is more of a pull on your time to various new opportunities.But even in that growth, we only have 24 hours a day like everyone else.You still only have a set number of working hours in a day, and what that means is that with these new opportunities and growth comes more opportunities to make decisions about the trade-offs.When there are projects or products or tasks or habits, or perhaps even people that you might be considering letting go of, you can use these steps to help you make that tough decision.Want more?Connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. Book a complimentary consultation for executive coaching for you or your team. Email me for speaking engagements or PR.

Ever had that nagging feeling that there's something else you should be doing?

Ever had that nagging feeling that there's something else you should be doing?

You know that feeling right? That nagging feeling that's like anxiety and kind of like the same feeling you have when you're on your way to a holiday and you feel like you've forgotten something.The challenge with this feeling is that it takes away from the enjoyment of the experience you're having.It takes you away from being fully present, attentive and engaged with what's in front of you.It decreases your focus and increases your stress.But there's a simple solution.Listen to find out why this nagging feeling happens and what you can do about it.Want more?Connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. Book a complimentary consultation for executive coaching for you or your team. Email me for speaking engagements or PR.

Can You Believe in YOU When the Results Aren't There?

Can You Believe in YOU When the Results Aren't There?

The only thing that really keeps us motivated is the belief in our future possibilities and what can still create and achieve.And, we can maximise this and use this to our advantage.So how can you practice this belief in yourself so that you can achieve what you want and also lead others to a common goal?And how can you practice this belief when the results aren't there?Listen to this episode to find out.Want more?Connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. Book a complimentary consultation for executive coaching for you or your team. Email me for speaking engagements or PR.

What Scientists can Teach Leaders

What Scientists can Teach Leaders

Scientists have a very exploratory and experimental way of thinking.And in fact, leaders who lead in fast-changing environments can learn a thing or two from scientists.In this episode, I explore 4 steps you can take to start thinking like a scientist for more innovation, more empowerment (of self and others) and more capability to use failure and mistakes for opportunities.Want more?Connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. Book a complimentary consultation for executive coaching for you or your team. Email me for speaking engagements or PR.

Remember this if you want to make habits permanent

Remember this if you want to make habits permanent

Habits are created through consistency.But there's a single simple reason why we fail to be consistent.We often use the excuse that:We don't know what to do, orWe don't have the right information to stick to the habit, orWe don't have the right skillsBut that's never the problem. Listen to this episode if you want to know how to increase your consistency with new habits to make them permanent.Want more?Connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. Book a complimentary consultation for executive coaching for you or your team. Email me for speaking engagements or PR.

Feeling great all of the time? You're doing it wrong

Feeling great all of the time? You're doing it wrong

Last week I felt really run down and sick. And so I decided to take a week off from recording and publishing these podcast episodes.It was a tough decision for me and also inspired this particular episode.Because the truth is we don't feel great all of the time.But I want to share with you that this is good news.Listen to find out why.Want more?Connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. Book a complimentary consultation for executive coaching for you or your team. Email me for speaking engagements or PR.

This 2-word phrase will identify your personal development areas

This 2-word phrase will identify your personal development areas

The purpose of life is to grow. The more we grow the less stuck we feel and the more fulfillment and meaning we have.So how can you identify a growth or personal development area quickly?Where in your life do you think you have an opportunity for growth?Listen to find out.Want more?Connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. Book a complimentary consultation for executive coaching for you or your team. Email me for speaking engagements or PR.

5 Tips to Spend Way Less Time on Email

5 Tips to Spend Way Less Time on Email

Did you know that most people spend 28% of the day on email?That's 2.5 hours in an 8-hour day!Imagine if you could just halve that time spent on email and use it for something else?Listen for my 5 tips to help you do just that.Want more?Connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. Book a complimentary consultation for executive coaching for you or your team. Email me for speaking engagements or PR.

How many productive hours do you actually have in a day?

How many productive hours do you actually have in a day?

Do you know the answer? How many productive hours do you actually have in a day?The answer to this question is so important because it will positively change how productive you feel and how productive you are.Listen to find out more.Want more?Connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. Book a complimentary consultation for executive coaching for you or your team. Email me for speaking engagements or PR.

The decision-making power-up for leaders

The decision-making power-up for leaders

I went to watch the new Super Mario film with my son the other day. And one of the concepts of Super Mario that I love is the power-ups. Imagine if you could just bash a block above your head and suddenly you have a superpower to use in your day?This made me think about the power-ups that leaders have available to them every day.In this episode, I want to share one with you that allows you to be ruthless about what is important and how to spend your time in the best way possible.Want more?Connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. Book a complimentary consultation for executive coaching for you or your team. Email me for speaking engagements or PR.

Worry keeping you up at night? Here's what to do

Worry keeping you up at night? Here's what to do

As a leader, you have a lot on your shoulders. And it's normal that there will be things you worry about at times.But I have a unique way of dealing with worry, instead of trying to ignore it or pushing it away.Listen to learn how to use worry to keep you moving forward instead of slowing you down (or stealing your sleep!)Want more?Connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. Book a complimentary consultation for executive coaching for you or your team. Email me for speaking engagements or PR.

4 Underrated Productivity Tools

4 Underrated Productivity Tools

You know all of the common productivity tools, tips and hacks like:Time blockingSingle-tasking (instead of multitasking)Minimise distractionsetc...But what are some of the most underrated tools that are impactful but sometimes forgotten?In this episode, I'll share four of the best "tools" that are simple to do but if you're not using them they will transform your productivity. Want more?Connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. Book a complimentary consultation for executive coaching for you or your team. Email me for speaking engagements or PR.

The 5-word phrase that productive leaders never use

The 5-word phrase that productive leaders never use

There's a 5-word phrase that a lot of leaders use, but not if they want to be productive.And by using it it's a sure-fire way of staying stuck in details, disempowering your team and not creating enough time for strategic work and thinking.Listen to discover this phrase and find out what you can use instead to move forward, faster.Want more?Connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. Book a complimentary consultation for executive coaching for you or your team. Email me for speaking engagements or PR.

What to do in the margins of time between meetings - Part 3

What to do in the margins of time between meetings - Part 3

This is the last episode in this 3-part series. How can you use those small gaps of time between meetings in the most productive way?Listen to this episode and episodes 38 and 39 to find out.There are a couple of research studies referenced in this episode. Here are the links to find out more:Office worker productivity - Voucher CloudMost people can't do more than 4 hours of deliberate concentration and practice - Anders EricssonWant more?Connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. Book a complimentary consultation for executive coaching for you or your team. Email me for speaking engagements or PR.

What to do in the margins of time between meetings - Part 2

What to do in the margins of time between meetings - Part 2

Imagine you were at a theme park (or a place that you LOVE) with only 10 minutes left before you had to head home.Would you stop to scroll social media on your phone?Would you check your emails?Would you just head on home?No. Because you will make the most of that time, knowing you can squeeze something great into that small time gap. It's the same with the small gaps of time between meetings. The only reason you're not making the most of it is that you're thinking "It's not enough time to be productive". And we know that's not true.In this episode, I'll share another way that you can make the most of your time between meetings to get more progress and momentum.Want more?Connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. Book a complimentary consultation for executive coaching for you or your team. Email me for speaking engagements or PR.

What to do in the margins of time between meetings - Part 1

What to do in the margins of time between meetings - Part 1

We all have those gaps of time between meetings or between other scheduled tasks. And if you're like some of my clients, you sometimes feel very unproductive during these times because you end up reading articles or scrolling social media or checking emails while waiting for the next meeting to start.So over the next 3 podcast episodes - I’m going to share 3 very productive options to fill those gaps instead of wasting the time away.In the episode, I share my favourite productivity music app that I use: Brain.FMClick here for a discount to try Brain.FM for $1 for your first month. I don't receive any affiliate or referral benefits from this, I just love this app.Want more?Connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. Book a complimentary consultation for executive coaching for you or your team. Email me for speaking engagements or PR.

What is FOBO? And Do You Suffer From It?

What is FOBO? And Do You Suffer From It?

FOBO is the cousin of the well-known FOMO (fear of missing out).Many people who have grown their success through career, thought leadership and financial areas develop FOBO.Listen in to find out if you suffer from it and what to do about it.Want more?Connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. Book a complimentary consultation for executive coaching for you or your team. Email me for speaking engagements or PR.

The 4-6-8 Breathing Technique to Handle Stressful Situations

The 4-6-8 Breathing Technique to Handle Stressful Situations

It turns out that stress contributes to disease because we don't get enough oxygen into our bodies.And we're not getting enough oxygen because when we're stressed we don't breathe properly.Here's a breathing technique that will help you get more oxygen AND reduce your feelings of stress and anxiety quickly.Want more?Connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. Book a complimentary consultation for executive coaching for you or your team. Email me for speaking engagements or PR.

Feeling overwhelmed? Here's how to overcome it

Feeling overwhelmed? Here's how to overcome it

74% of people in the UK have said that they have felt so stressed that they have been overwhelmed in the past year.A large portion of this stress is work-related and in most cases will always impact people in how they are able to cope at work.If you feel overwhelmed, here is a step-by-step process that you can follow to take back control of this emotion and feel better, faster.Want more?Connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. Book a complimentary consultation for executive coaching for you or your team. Email me for speaking engagements or PR.

How to take a break without guilt

How to take a break without guilt

Yes sure you get a certain number of holiday days every year. But what I hear from my clients over and again is that often they still feel guilty.Or they feel guilty when they're at home working or when tending to urgent home matters when they should be working.Or they feel guilty to rest when they're sick or injured or suffering from emotional pain or mental illness.Listen to the episode if you feel guilty whenever you take a break.Want more?Connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. Book a complimentary consultation for executive coaching for you or your team. Email me for speaking engagements or PR.