Join The Leader’s Journey team as they explore what it means to ride the waevs of reactivity and and how those waves have shaped their experiences and goals to improve. a reflective conversation about reactivity—how it shows up in our lives, how we manage it, and what we’re learning in the process. Trisha and the team explore personal stories of how they’ve navigated emotional waves in their own lives—from time management struggles to family dynamics and professional challenges. With reflections from team members Jim Herrington, Rick Rarick, Dawn Bird, Chad De Jager, and Edie Lenz, this episode offers practical wisdom for anyone looking to stay grounded amidst life’s inevitable anxieties and lead with greater awareness and intention.
Conversation Overview
Jim Herrington on Asking for Help
Rick Rarick on learning to adapt
Dawn Bird on Feeling, Acknowledging, and Managing Reactivity
Chad De Jager on Letting Other People Grow
Edie Lenz on Learning to Stand Still and Wait
References
Kathleen Smith:
Everything Isn’t Terrible: Conquer Your Insecurities, Interrupt Your Anxieties and Finally Calm Down
True to You: A Therapist’s Guide to Stop Pleasing Others and Start Being Yourself
Kathleen Smith’s substack The Anxious Overachiever
Oliver Burkeman:
