Episode 98

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13th Jun 2024

98. Strategies for Alleviating Overwhelm and Cultivating Company Culture with Michèle Hecken

Could your childhood dreams hold the key to your current happiness and success? Join us as Michèle Hecken, an expert in guiding high-performing leaders, shares her insights on how reflecting on early aspirations can help business owners reduce burnout and align their personal aspirations with their business goals.

If you’re wondering how to balance growth and company culture, Michèle highlights the need for leaders to evolve alongside their companies. By focusing on growth beyond mere revenue, we delve into how creating a clear life plan can ensure your business serves your life, not the other way around.

Michèle also teaches her unique approach to managing entrepreneurial overwhelm with practical strategies for taking inventory of your responsibilities, categorizing them by energy levels, and effectively delegating the right tasks to the right people. This gives team members accountability and agency, and allows leaders to focus on strategic, high-level work. We discuss the critical role of delegation — not just of tasks, but of entire responsibilities — to prevent micromanagement and enhance overall productivity. 

Don't miss Michèle’s offer for a personal growth session and additional resources to help you reignite your passions! 

In this episode, you will learn about:

  • Exploring how childhood aspirations can influence present-day fulfillment and success.
  • Learning methods to develop a life vision that aligns with personal passions and values.
  • Identifying genuine desires versus societal expectations to craft a meaningful life plan.
  • Practical techniques for managing overwhelming tasks and responsibilities.
  • Michèle’s approach to giving team members accountability and agency to manage entrepreneurial overwhelm.
  • Understanding the importance of delegation in preventing burnout and enhancing productivity.
  • Overcoming perfectionism.

Highlights

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Finding Clarity in Business and Life

5:58

Minimizing Overwhelm and ‘Should’ Goals

15:08

Managing Overwhelm Through Delegating Responsibilities

21:36

Growth and Culture

30:42

Overcoming Perfectionism in Business

43:11

Goal Achieving Wisdom and Resources

Michèle Hecken's Exclusive Offer for Elite Achievement Listeners

Mid-Year Goal Check-In

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About the Podcast

Elite Achievement
Demystifying the goal achievement process
The Elite Achievement Podcast is for service-based business owners who love to achieve goals. Join host Kristin Burke, who brings over a decade of coaching experience to the show, as she shares proven ideas and inspiration to help you maximize your potential and achieve your definitions of success. You'll hear a mix of solo episodes straight from Kristin as well as guest interviews with experts who de-mystify the goal achievement process. If you are ready to get out of your own way, establish the habits that lead to success, and implement ideas to achieve your dream business, subscribe and tune in every two weeks for new episodes.