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The Shake Up Podcast with Candice Harvey
Welcome to The Shake Up — your weekly dose of real talk with me, Performance Coach Candice Harvey. I’m a former corporate HR professional, and since 2018 I’ve been running my own shake-up business helping teams and individuals thrive.
I know Monday to Friday in the corporate world isn’t always cute outfits, hanging with your work bestie, and popping out real quick for a matcha—It’s more like surviving back-to-back meetings that should’ve been quick calls, dodging the people you can’t stand, and pretending you’re still productive by 3pm.
Most of the time, we’re stuck in our own heads, running on autopilot, watching the clock and wondering why we can’t just do the damn thing we said we were going to do.
That’s where me and my fancy rode mic come in. I’m here to shake you up — with straight-talking strategies, a smidge of humour, and my obsession with human behaviour in the workplace… because I get it, I did it for 15 years.
I’m a former corporate HR pro, and since 2018 I’ve been running my own shake-up business, helping teams and individuals go from “things are busy” to “things are GREAT!”
So, if you’re ready for a nudge at work, a perspective shift, or maybe even a loving kick up the bum… you’re in the right place.
The Shake Up Podcast with Candice Harvey
91. Why Overwhelm Is Gold. The surprising upside of being stretched (and how to use it to level up).
Today’s episode is a big one — because as someone whose job is to help people perform better (in work, life, and everything in between), I’ve noticed something lately… almost everyone is feeling it.
Yep — the O word.
Overwhelm.
With only six and a half weeks left in the year, it’s that messy, magical time when we’re trying to finish the year strong while also holding it all together. Deadlines, catch-ups, inboxes, social plans — it’s a perfect storm.
But here’s the twist: overwhelm isn’t bad. In fact, it’s gold.
In this episode, I’m unpacking why feeling stretched can actually be one of the best things that happens to you — and how to turn that chaos into clarity.
Inside this episode, we dive into:
- What overwhelm actually is (and why it’s not a sign of weakness
- The three most common ways people react when they’re overwhelmed — and what yours might be
- Five powerful reasons overwhelm is a gift if you learn to see it differently
- A practical 5-step tool (P.A.U.S.E.) you can use every single time overwhelm hits
- How to reset, refocus, and come out the other side calmer, clearer, and more in control
Whether you’re a leader trying to hold it all together or a human who’s just… tired — this one will help you breathe again.
And if your team is feeling this too, my ‘Chaos to Calm’ workshop might be exactly what they need heading into 2026. You can reach me at info@candiceharvey.com
or DM me on social media to chat about how it can help.
Because overwhelm isn’t the enemy. It’s a message.
And when you know how to read it — it becomes gold.
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