Welcome to Distracted with Angela Lockwood.

Practical brain-boosting strategies, expert insights, and real-life stories to help busy brains thrive in the age of distraction.

Welcome to 'Distracted with Angela Lockwood', the podcast where practical meets purposeful in the pursuit of focus mastery.

Distracted is the newly released podcast by Angela Lockwood a renowned occupational therapist and author.

Angela invites you to join her to explore brain-boosting strategies, gain insights from experts, and be inspired by real-life stories of people who navigate a noisy world. Whether you are a busy executive, business owner, parent or student, distraction stops us from living the life we choose.

It’s time to explore the age of distraction and learn the art of focus with Angela and her guest experts.

Ready to reclaim your focus? Visit www.angelalockwood.com.au to connect with Angela and learn how you can thrive in the age of distraction.

74: Quietening the Noise for Leaders

In this episode, Angela Lockwood discusses the challenges faced by leaders and executives in high-pressure roles. She emphasizes the importance of seeking support and breaking through the expectations and assumptions that leaders should have all the answers. Angela provides strategies for managing time, energy, and attention, highlighting the need to prioritize tasks that align with one's values and goals. She also emphasizes the significance of understanding and regulating one's energy levels. Angela encourages leaders to reach out for coaching and support to enhance their performance and well-being.

✨Leaders and executives often face high workloads, pressure, and the expectation that they should have all the answers.

✨The perception that leaders should have it all together can be detrimental to their well-being and hinder their willingness to seek help.

✨Strategies for breaking through the noise of leadership roles include managing time, energy, and attention.

✨Understanding and prioritizing tasks that align with one's values and goals is crucial for effective time management.

✨Regulating energy levels and recognizing energy patterns throughout the day can enhance productivity and decision-making.

✨Seeking external support, such as executive coaching, can provide fresh perspectives and help leaders thrive in their roles.