Why Busyness Is Killing Your Growth and How to Reclaim Your CEO Role
Are you crossing tasks off your list all day but still feel like you’re not getting anywhere?
In this episode of Rebel to Rise, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest traps I see leaders fall into, confusing busyness with progress. When your day is run by Slack notifications, inboxes, and endless to-do lists, you’re not leading… you’re reacting. And that reaction mode keeps you stuck in what I call employee mode, even if you’re technically the CEO.
✨ Inside this episode, you’ll discover:
The hidden difference between productivity and true progress.
Why busyness is secretly slowing down your growth.
A simple daily shift to anchor your focus on what really matters.
The “Cake Method” — a fun strategy to prioritize your day and feel accomplished without burning out.
How momentum in any area of your life creates momentum everywhere.
If you’ve been spinning your wheels and feeling like your business is running you instead of the other way around, this episode will show you how to reclaim your CEO role, lead with intention, and finally move the needle on what matters most.
🎧 Press play, and let’s build real momentum.
00:00 Introduction to Intentional Leadership
00:20 The Trap of Reaction Mode
03:26 Shifting from Reaction to Intentional Action
07:16 Creating Structure for Freedom
10:27 The Challenge of Intentional Leadership
🔗 Links + Resources Mentioned:
And check out my Human Design Guides to decode your profile, leadership style, and how to use it in business.
Personalized to you Intro to Your Human Design Guide- https://darngoodbusinesscoach.com/intro-to-human-design-report
Personalized Your Personal Business Blueprint - https://darngoodbusinesscoach.com/your-personal-business-blueprint
🔁 Continue the Journey
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Until next time—keep rebelling, keep rising. 💥
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