Emily Sander talks about setting up personal checkpoints to track growth and avoid getting stuck. She shares three practical questions she asks herself every other week: Where am I getting in my own way? What's a middle way? Who can help with that? She suggests different ways to do these check-ins, like journaling or using sticky notes.

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If we haven’t met before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.

Time Stamps:
00:25 Setting Up Important Checkpoints

01:18 Three Questions for Self-Reflection

02:31 Question One: Getting in Your Own Way

03:28 Question Two: Finding a Middle Way

05:22 Question Three: Who Can Help

08:19 Recap of the Three Questions

08:44 Finding Your Checkpoint Method

12:39 Closing Thoughts and Wrap Up

Johan Matton, creator of the Pulse Mindfulness Ring, talks about his journey from filmmaking to building a wearable that helps people take mindful pauses throughout the day using quiet haptic vibrations instead of apps or data tracking. Emily Sander, a former Chief of Staff and early investor, shares how the ring helped her be more present, cut down autopilot habits, and manage stress. They discuss the science behind micro-pauses, the choice not to include biometrics, and upcoming features like synchronized vibrations for groups.

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Pulse Mindfulness Website

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Who Am I?

If we haven’t met before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.

Time Stamps:
00:25 Disclosure Pulse Investment

01:13 Meet Johan and Pulse

02:02 Johann Before Pulse

02:52 Origin Story of the Ring

06:10 Building the Team and Tech

08:32 Why No Biometrics

11:29 Science Behind Micro Pauses

15:18 How the Ring Modes Work

35:38 Roadmap and Closing

Emily Sander talks about the pressure to give perfect or "right" answers in interviews and meetings, shares examples like people panicking or rambling, and explains why aiming for a "good" answer is more realistic and helpful. She encourages listeners to drop the idea of perfection and focus on contributing value, even if their delivery isn’t flawless.

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You don't need the perfect answer. You need a clear one. Book a clarity call w/ Emily here.

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Who Am I?
If we haven’t met before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.

Time Stamps:
00:25 The Perfect Answer Trap

01:11 Define What Perfect Means

02:20 Perfection vs Excellence

03:46 There Is No Right Answer

05:20 Aim for a Good Answer

07:05 Turn Rambling Into Clarity

09:54 Speak Up With Confidence

12:50 Final Takeaways and Sponsor