60 - Slow & Intentional Leaders

27/05/2025 34 min Episodio 60
60 - Slow & Intentional Leaders

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In this episode, Kari Lotzien opens up about a growing desire many entrepreneurs feel—but rarely voice: the longing for a slower pace in life and business. As summer approaches, Kari explores the deep benefits of embracing “slow leadership”—a philosophy that allows you to lead with clarity, presence, and purpose, without sacrificing profitability or success.She dives into her personal journey from hustle to intention, and shares practical signs of “speed creep” that may be costing you more than you realize. From high blood pressure and fractured relationships to poor business decisions and burnout, Kari reveals the hidden cost of operating in overdrive—and the extraordinary rewards of slowing down.Key Topics Discussed:Why the urge to hustle harder is a lieWhat slow leadership really looks like—and why it worksPersonal consequences Kari faced from living in constant overdriveHow presence, curiosity, and better decision-making stem from intentional spaceSigns you may be experiencing “speed creep” in your business and lifeWhy slow doesn’t mean less profitable (and real client stories to prove it)The neuroscience behind slowing down and heightened awarenessHow simplifying your offerings and systems can increase impact and profit5 powerful coaching questions to reclaim space and sustainability in your workIf this episode resonated with you—or made you think of a friend or fellow business owner who’s running on fumes—please share it. Help us build a community of sustainable, values-driven businesses that thrive in the long term.Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps other purpose-driven leaders find this message.Work with Kari: Anchored Leadership AcademyPrivate Business and Leadership CoachingContact Kari Lotzien | Be the Anchor: Website: BeTheAnchor.caFacebook: BeTheAnchorLtdInstagram: BeTheAnchor.caLinked In: Kari Lotzien DOWNLOAD your workbook for this episode:The Power of Slow Leadership Workbook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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