In today’s high-stakes leadership environment, keeping up with technology can feel overwhelming—especially when your calendar is already packed and the pressure to appear “tech-savvy” is constant. In this episode, we break down a smarter, science-backed approach to professional growth: Power Sprints.

You’ll learn why long trainings and all-day workshops often fail busy leaders—and how Microlearning for Leaders offers a more effective, sustainable way to build real tech skills in just 15–20 minutes at a time. Backed by cognitive psychology and workplace learning research, this episode shows you how short, focused learning sessions can actually improve retention, confidence, and execution.

We walk through a simple, repeatable Power Sprint framework you can use immediately—no extra time, no burnout. You’ll also hear practical examples, scripts to use at work, and strategies to protect your learning time as a woman in leadership.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why traditional tech training doesn’t work for modern leaders

• The neuroscience behind microlearning, spaced repetition, and retention

• How to structure a 20-minute Power Sprint that builds real skill

• Practical examples using Excel, AI tools, dashboards, and workflows

• What to say when colleagues question or undermine your technical authority

• How to build tech confidence without overworking or overexplaining

This episode is especially helpful for:

• Women in leadership and executive roles

• Physicians and healthcare leaders navigating digital change

• Professionals who want tech confidence without overwhelm

• Anyone who wants to learn faster and lead smarter

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If you’re ready to stop falling behind and start building real tech confidence—one focused sprint at a time—this episode is for you.

👉 Press play now and learn how to turn 20 minutes into lasting leadership leverage.
And if this resonates, share it with a colleague who’s been saying, “I just don’t have time to learn one more thing.”

Make sure to like, subscribe and grab my free leadership workbook, 5 Steps to Communicate with Calm, Clarity, and Confidence at Power of Peacefulness.com

What if success in medicine didn’t require sacrificing your health, identity, or peace?

In this episode of the Power of Peacefulness Podcast, Dr. Sharon McLaughlin—physician and executive coach—dives into a powerful conversation about why the traditional physician career path is no longer sustainable for many high-achieving professionals, and what it actually looks like to evolve within medicine rather than leave it behind.

We unpack the deeply ingrained myth that there’s only one “right” way to succeed as a physician—and why stepping off the conveyor belt doesn’t mean failure, wasted training, or weakness. Instead, it can be a strategic, evidence-based move toward impact, leadership, and longevity.

This episode explores the real drivers of physician burnout (hint: it’s not lack of resilience), the hidden systems that shape healthcare behind the scenes, and how physicians can use their expertise in nontraditional roles—like health plan leadership—to influence care at scale.

You’ll also learn practical, in-the-moment scripts for navigating toxic workplace dynamics, protecting your credibility, and setting boundaries without burning bridges.

• Why physician burnout is a systemic issue, not a personal failure

• The difference between burnout vs. misalignment—and why it matters

• What it means to practice medicine at a different altitude

• How population health, utilization management, and policy shape patient care

• Why coding integrity and medical necessity are critical to ethical healthcare

• The neuroscience of workplace incivility and how toxic behavior affects performance

• Exact phrases to use when dealing with interruptions, dismissiveness, and manipulation

• A tiered approach to handling toxic colleagues—without escalating drama

• How to rethink physician success through sustainability, leadership, and alignment

• A physician or healthcare leader feeling burned out or boxed in

• Questioning whether the traditional path is still right for you

• Curious about nonclinical or leadership roles in healthcare

• Navigating difficult workplace dynamics or toxic colleagues

• Seeking a career that aligns with calm, clarity, and long-term impact

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re allowed to want something different—or felt the tension between loving medicine and surviving the system—this episode is for you.

👉 Press play now and listen to the full episode to explore how redefining success can restore your energy, expand your impact, and help you lead with peace.

Don’t forget to download Dr. McLaughlin’s free workbook:
Five Steps to Communicate with More Calm, Clarity, and Confidence

It’s filled with practical prompts, scripts, and exercises to help you speak up with ease, set boundaries, and lead with presence.

👉 Download it at powerofpeacefulness.com

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• Share it with a colleague or friend who needs to hear it

• Leave a review to help other women in leadership find the show

Until next time—take a deep breath, embrace the present moment, and keep walking your path to peace.

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If you’ve ever walked out of a meeting knowing you had the right ideas—but still felt overlooked or dismissed—this episode is for you.

In this episode of the podcast, we break down the psychology of executive presence and explain why leadership isn’t just about what you say, but what people read from you before you ever speak. Backed by psychology and behavioral science, you’ll learn how non-verbal cues like posture, eye contact, facial expression, voice, gestures, and use of space shape credibility, authority, and respect in high-stakes professional environments.

We also explore why executive presence becomes especially critical when you’re dealing with a toxic colleague—someone who interrupts, undermines, or subtly challenges your authority. You’ll hear how non-verbal signals act as psychological armor, helping you stay grounded, composed, and in control without escalating conflict or over-explaining yourself.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why people form leadership impressions in seconds—and how to influence them intentionally

• The six non-verbal cues that signal confidence and authority

• How to project calm, steady leadership under pressure

• What to do (and say) when a colleague tests your credibility

• How to maintain executive presence without becoming harsh or inauthentic

This episode is especially helpful for women leaders, physicians, and high-achieving professionals who want to command respect while leading with clarity and calm.

🎧 Listen now to learn how to strengthen your executive presence, protect your energy, and lead with confidence—no matter who’s in the room.

Make sure to like, subscribe and grab my free leadership workbook, 5 Steps to Communicate with Calm, Clarity, and Confidence at Power of Peacefulness.com

 Until next time, take a deep breath. Embrace the present moment, and keep walking your path to peace.