Turning Insight into Tangible, Real-World Change - Alignment Accelerator (part 2) Inside Jaime's private coaching session

Turning Insight into Tangible, Real-World Change 

Alignment Accelerator (part 2) Inside Jaime's private coaching session

 

What does real transformation look like?

Just two weeks after her first call with Blake, Jaime was maintaining her energy, honoring her personal routines, and creating more balance than ever before- during her busiest season at work. The clarity she gained around her work relationships also deepened her understanding of what she truly wants in her personal life—and how to ask for it without compromise.

 

This is what alignment looks like in motion. Real, sustainable change that helps you work smarter, strengthen relationships, and show up with more energy for what matters most, at work and beyond.

She was also facing another challenge that so many high-achievers can relate to: daily interactions with her boss that left her drained, second-guessing herself, and spinning in frustration.

In this episode, you'll hear how we transformed what looked like a personality conflict into more effective leadership communication strategies. Through small shifts in awareness and communication, Jaime learned how to lead "up" more effectively, reduce unnecessary rework, and turn draining meetings into collaborative partnerships.

If you've ever wondered about finding clarity and energy for meaningful relationships while succeeding in your career, or what executive coaching actually looks like in practice, this conversation is for you.

 

Episode Highlights

 

Small Changes, Big Impact

 [03:00] - How two daily breaks transformed Jaime's energy

[06:00] - Grouping tasks and protecting focus time

 

Transforming Draining Relationships 

[10:00] - The real reason why your boss might be draining you 

[17:00] - Understanding visionaries vs. implementers 

[23:00] - The one-page recap that changed everything

 

Leadership Communication That Works 

[29:00] - Being specific vs. staying vague when workload is unrealistic 

[37:00] - How to have the conversation that changes the dynamic 

[45:00] - Leading with humanity instead of blame

 

From Career Clarity to Personal Clarity 

[52:00] - What do you really want in a partner? 

[58:00] - The power of not compromising 

[1:05:00] - Trusting what your body tells you: calm vs. chaos

 

Key Wins & Takeaways 

[1:14:00] - Jaime's biggest transformations 

[1:16:00] - The underlying pattern of it all

 

Powerful Quotes

"The best leaders I know know how to lead the people around them." — Blake Schofield

"Longer hours doesn't mean that I'm being efficient with my time." — Jaime

"How we do one thing is how we do everything. The lessons that we get always show up in multiple places." — Blake Schofield

"The right person for you will feel calm, peaceful. You will not feel confused or chaotic or any of those things." — Blake Schofield

"I truly believe everyone is doing the best that they can. Usually when we're having the biggest issues, it's because somebody is in survival mode or they're just lacking awareness of how what they're doing has impacts on other people." — Blake Schofield

 

Resources Mentioned

Drained at the end of the day & want more presence in your life? In just 5 minutes, learn your unique burnout type™ & how to restore your energy, fulfillment & peace at www.impactwithease.com/burnout-type/ 

The Fastest Path to Clarity, Confidence & Your Next Level of Success:  executive coaching for leaders navigating layered challenges. Whether you're burned out, standing at a crossroads, or simply know you're meant for more—you don't have to figure it out alone.  Go to impactwithease.com/coaching to apply!

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