Riding the Waves of Reactivity

The Leader's Journey Podcast

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. Tricia 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 Jaeger, 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 Jaeger 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: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals