Why Slowing Down Helps You Think, Lead, and Live Better

Episode Date: June 3, 2025

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Feeling constantly rushed, and still not getting where you want to go?In this episode, Christine shares why slowing down isn’t just good for your well-being, it’s essential for clear thinking, better decisions, and deeper connection.You’ll learn how your nervous system affects your focus and reactions, and how simple shifts in your daily rhythm can make a huge difference, for you and those around you.

Whether you’re leading a team, living with animals, or recovering from burnout, this episode will help you reclaim your calm and your clarity.

Featuring insights on the nervous system, presence, NeuroGraphica, the Trust Technique, and Hanna Somatics.

00:00 Introduction: The Impact of Speed on Reactions
00:13 Childhood Anecdote: The Sloth Comparison
01:18 The Importance of Slowing Down
01:49 Understanding the Brain: Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic
04:59 The Cost of Rushing
07:26 Discovering Tools for Slowing Down
07:59 NeuroGraphica: Drawing to Slow Down
09:41 Trust Technique: Slowing Down with Animals
10:28 Hanna Somatics: Slowing Down Movements
12:35 Practical Tips for Slowing Down
15:41 Conclusion: Embrace a Slower Pace

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Welcome to the “Lead Well!” podcast – where leadership meets mental fitness. Explore practical strategies for leading yourself and others with purpose, resilience, and psychological safety. Drawing on insights from corporate leadership, coaching, naturopathy, and even animal care, Christine Schickinger shares real-world tools to help you lead healthier, more impactful teams.