A relentless pace is the norm for most of us at work. For many leaders, especially those leading in distributed and fast-paced environments, the default has become more: more meetings, more obligations, more to prove.

In this rich conversation with Marissa Morrison, we explore what becomes possible when we disrupt that default. When we pause.

Marissa shares her journey from burnout to clarity, and the small-but-mighty practices she’s brought to herself and her teams—monthly prioritization check-ins, walk-and-talks, meeting resets, and making the phone call cool again. These are more than hacks. They are culture-shaping moves that remind us: we have agency.

And beneath it all, this question: Am I present in my own life?

Whether you’re a seasoned leader or early in your exploration of inner work, this episode offers both permission and practical ways to return to what matters.

We touch on:

• The cost of inherited urgency and what it takes to interrupt it

• Why simplification is a leadership superpower

• How to design your weeks around your natural energy rhythms

• Moving from “shoulds” to “what fills my cup”

• Life audits, seasonal practices, and evolving how we care for ourselves

Clarity isn’t just a strategy tool — it happens through your nervous system.

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🌀 Practice mentioned: The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

📝 Invitation: Try morning pages or a solo, tech-free walk this week.

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