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Sarah interviews Alison Ruddy, a mental fitness and productivity coach, corporate trainer, and keynote speaker. Alison shares her journey from corporate accounting to coaching, discussing how she helps individuals and teams unlock peak performance using her signature four-pillar approach. Alison also introduces her book, Power Pause, which offers a transformative five-minute habit to break stress patterns and cultivate calm for better well-being and productivity. Highlights: Alison’s transition from a 16-year corporate accounting career to becoming a mental fitness coach. Introduction to Alison’s Power Pause, a five-minute habit to combat stress and build calm. Explanation of Alison’s four-pillar approach: Mind, Emotional Well-being, Productivity, and Relating to Others. Insight into NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and its impact on beliefs and productivity. How emotional well-being and mindfulness can unlock creativity and improve sleep. Alison’s journey of writing her book, Power Pause, and how early mornings helped her balance family and work. The power of coaching in overcoming challenges, breaking habitual patterns, and achieving life goals. Time Stamps: 00:00 – Introduction to the episode and Alison Ruddy’s background. 01:19 – Alison shares her journey from accounting to coaching and keynote speaking. 03:05 – What is NLP, and how does it empower mental fitness and resourceful thinking? 06:09 – Alison’s personal experience of burnout and her journey to finding calm. 07:36 – Developing the PowerPause habit and its role in transforming her life. 10:19 – Discussion on writing PowerPause and the discipline of early morning productivity. 14:20 – Practical strategies for building the habit of early rising and staying consistent. 18:20 – The importance of coaching during life transitions and breaking through limiting beliefs. 23:28 – Shifting from problem-focused thinking to a solution-focused mindset. 26:00 – Why taking a pause matters: the impact of stress on productivity and creativity. 31:54 – The connection between sleep, emotional well-being, and productivity. 33:24 – Alison explains her four-pillar approach to peak performance. 37:49 – Final thoughts: listening to emotions as guides and focusing energy on solutions. Key Takeaways: Pause and Reflect: Taking a moment to pause during your day can help you regain calm, boost creativity, and improve productivity. Shift Your Focus: Focusing on solutions instead of problems creates a positive mindset and opens doors to new opportunities. The Power of Small Habits: Simple practices like the five-minute Power Pause can transform stress patterns and emotional well-being. Coaching for Clarity: Coaches provide the guidance and tools needed to overcome challenges, unlock potential, and align actions with goals. The Four Pillars of Performance: Strengthen your mind, emotional well-being, productivity, and relationships for a balanced and fulfilling life. About Sarah: I'm your host, Sarah Stewart, Glasgow-based time management coach. My approach combines the wisdom of traditional time management strategies with the transformative power of mindfulness. My commitment is to help you get more time for the things that really matter. If you are ready to ditch the hustle culture and overwhelm, and instead embrace peaceful productivity; you are in the right place. Sarah’s Links: Group Coaching Programme: Project Manage Your Life - Join the Waitlist: https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/projectmanageyourlife Get More Time Course (Self-Study): This course is for the successful solopreneur or small business owner, and it lays out the steps you need to take so you can get more time for the things that really matter. https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/get-more-time-course FREE Time Audit Workbook: Where I share my framework to audit your time, so you can get more time for the things that really matter https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/timeauditworkbook Asana On-Demand Masterclass: 60-Minute Masterclass where I share how to get started with asana, some tips, tricks and ideas for using the system as well as peeling back the curtain to show you some of the ways I use it in my business (+ life) https://sarah-stewart.ck.page/products/asana Connect with Sarah: Sarah Stewart, Glasgow-based time management coach Instagram - www.instagram.co.uk/sarahstewart.co.uk Website - www.sarahstewart.co.uk LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/sarahstewartglasgow About Alison: Website: https://alisonruddy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alison-ruddy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556658909845 Power Pause Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738545628?geniuslink=true&tag=aewarren-20 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alisonruddy/