In a recent episode of the Scaling Up Business Podcast, Bill Gallagher interviews Zahra Karsan, a former management consultant turned mindset coach and author. Karsan shares her journey from a high-stress career to her discovery of the importance of mental well-being in a corporate environment.
Listen as Zahra delves into the benefits of positive psychology and quieting the mind and how prioritizing mental wellbeing can enhance productivity. She emphasizes the need for intentional morning routines and setting boundaries with work-related stressors to maintain mental health and happiness.
Podcast Highlights
- Personal Journey I Zahra Karsan shares her transition from a high-stress management consultant role to a mindset coach and positive psychology advocate.
- Burnout Experience: She discusses her near burnout, highlighting the unsustainable nature of constant high stress.
- Importance of Self-Care: Emphasizes the necessity of intentional self-care routines, mindfulness, and setting boundaries for mental well-being.
- Practical Strategies: Offers actionable tips for maintaining productivity while managing stress, such as starting the day with peaceful routines and setting clear priorities.
- Positive Psychology: Introduces the concept of positive psychology as a set of tools for enhancing happiness and productivity in the workplace and in life.
- Impact on Leadership:Discussion on how leaders can influence their teams’ performance by promoting a culture of wellbeing.
Where to Listen
Zahra and Bill’s podcast conversation is available across popular platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube
Ready to explore the significance of mental well-being and gain practical strategies for maintaining it in demanding professional settings?