on your way in
on your way in is a limited-series podcast for leaders who know that lasting influence starts from within. Created by leadership coach and innertelligence founder Sara Harvey, this micro-bite leadership development series is designed for busy professionals seeking clarity, confidence, and connection in their leadership journey.
Whether you're navigating a new role, rebuilding your confidence, or simply wanting to lead with more authenticity and impact, each episode offers quick, practical, and actionable insights rooted in emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
If you're ready to shift from reactive leadership to intentional presence—on your way in is your guide. Listen in and discover how just a few minutes of inward focus can transform how you show up as a leader every day.
on your way in
Managing Your Overwhelm
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Today’s guided insight centers around the importance of addressing and managing the causes and effects of overwhelm at work because sweeping it under the carpet is not the answer. You need to address it head on and decide what you can do about it.
Today you will learn the four things you can do to help you move out of overwhelm and into a healthier and balanced state.
0:00:00 - Intro & Episode Framing
0:00:17 - Defining Overwhelm & Its Causes
0:01:30 - Effects of Overwhelm (Physical & Emotional)
0:03:00 - Shifting to Solutions: Identify Causes & What You Can Control
0:03:30 - Strategy 1 – Establish Boundaries
0:04:20 - Strategy 2 – Set and Reset Priorities with Your Manager
0:05:00 - Strategy 3 – Be Inquisitive, Think Critically, Respond Creatively
0:05:35 - Strategy 4 – Change Your Work Environment
0:06:15 - Guided Mindfulness / Insight Repetition
0:07:08 - Closing Reflection & Call to Action
To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/