Influence & Impact for Leaders Ep 193: Four steps to reduce overwhelm at work
Oct 20, 2025
Practical strategies to pause and regain clarity when work feels overwhelming. A four-step framework to recalibrate perspective and separate what you can control from what you cannot. Tips for identifying root causes of stress and deciding what to stop doing. Simple prioritization tools and quick grounding actions to help you feel steadier and more focused.
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Coaching Cases Show Overwhelm Is Universal
- Carla lists common coaching topics to show overwhelm is widespread among leaders.
- Examples include tricky relationships, creating time to think, promotions, pay negotiations, and getting women's voices heard.
Start By Regaining Perspective
- Regain perspective first before analyzing overwhelm.
- Use three short questions (what's good enough, what's within my control, what would I say to a friend) to calm and recalibrate quickly.
Use Good Enough And Covey's Circles
- Ask what good enough looks like to avoid perfectionist paralysis.
- Map items into Covey's circles: control, influence, concern, then focus effort on the control circle.
