EP 101: Achievement Intelligence: Working Smarter Not Harder – With Caroline Dowd-Higgins

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Practice Growth HQ I speak with Caroline Dowd-Higgins about a very important topic; how to avoid burning out in your business.  

Caroline is an expert in Executive Coaching and Leadership specialising in fostering inclusive workplace cultures. She’s also a TEDX Speaker, Author and Media Host. 

In this episode Caroline takes us through how to create a culture of sustainable wellbeing in your workplace, why working harder can have a detrimental effect on your business, and how you can live a life of vitality. 

If you’re on the edge of burn out you can’t afford to miss this episode!   

What you’ll learn: 

• (03:26) From Opera singer to TEDX Speaker – Caroline shares her interesting career journey  
• (05:55) Achievement Intelligence: What is it and why does it matter?  
• (08:15) Why it’s critically important to create a sustainable culture of wellbeing in your workplace     
• (10:50) Hustle Culture: Discover why the ‘Work, Sleep, Repeat’ pattern is a dangerous recipe for healthcare professionals  
• (14:20) Learn how to live a life of vitality instead of constantly trying to mitigate burnout      
• (16:15) Find out why it’s virtually impossible to provide great service to your patients if you’re trying to serve as many people as possible    
• (18:00) Is it really possible? How you can actually SAVE money by asking your team to do less  
• (21:23) Unpacking the brain science: Why it’s truly not a badge of honour to be addicted to work  
• (23:28) What you can learn from a professional athlete when it comes to running your business    
• (25:06) Why it’s important to ask your team ‘What do you need to do your best work?’  
• Plus loads more! 

Links and Resources: 

Website: https://www.carolinedowdhiggins.com