Best Sofia Von Celsing Podcasts (2024)

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37: 5 Quick Ways to Reduce Stress & Take Back Control 11:45

16h ago11:45

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One of my coaches once said, the difference between panic and excitement is the exhalation. And it’s so true. A normal reaction to stress is to hold your breath, or breathe very shallow. But when you are excited, the exhalation usually comes a bit more easily. And that exhalation can be such a game changer. Short-term stress responses are a natural…

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36: Leading with Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion as Strategy for Success with Robert Celsing 43:11

10d ago43:11

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In this male-dominated and high-paced business world, we need strong allies and advocates for sustainable and inclusive workplaces. Robert Celsing is one of them. Robert is Head of Group Human Resources at SEB, the biggest bank in Sweden. He has over 35 years of leadership experience in a range of companies, including SEB, Skandia Capital, Scania T…

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35: 6 Strategies to Reduce Self-Critical Thoughts and Become More Confident 11:37

1M ago11:37

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Are you your own harshest critic or your own best friend? Or maybe a combination of the two? Shifting from self-criticism to more self-compassion is one of the most important shifts you need to make to get to the next level, both in life and in your career. It’s true, constantly beating yourself up or down for everything you do, or don’t do, is not…

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34: 15 Healthy Habits to Better Sleep and Higher Performance 25:19

2M ago25:19

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DOWNLOAD THE 15 HEALTHY HABITS GUIDE HERE Many of the clients I meet (and the people around me) are not getting enough sleep. Either they can’t sleep because of high stress-levels during the day, or because they work a lot in the evenings, they get disturbed by kids, or because of habits that might be contra-productive to a good night's sleep that …

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33: Habits, Workspace Design, Culture & Leadership for Sustainable Peak Performance with Lindsay Hedenskog 1:12:44

2M ago1:12:44

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Energy management is something that I often talk about, and the reason for that is because your energy is the most precious resource you have. Today, I’m joined by Lindsay Hedenskog. Lindsay has spent her nearly 20-year-long career building companies, leading teams, and consulting for the biggest companies in the Nordics. And for the last 10 years,…

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32: Unpacking Perfectionism, Part 2: Root Causes, Client Stories & Effective Strategies 23:34

3M ago23:34

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In this second part of the series, we will look at the root causes of perfectionism. Why does it turn out as a pattern for some people and what are the underlying beliefs behind perfectionism? I will also give you some tips and tricks on what I do to combat it, what you can do yourself, and share success stories and amazing results from one of my c…

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31: Unpacking Perfectionism, Part 1: Impact on Health, Relationships and Performance 11:13

4M ago11:13

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Last week I had a discovery call with a woman leader who felt that her perfectionism was keeping her stuck in procrastination, stress & performance anxiety. She was never good enough in her own eyes and the fear of failure stopped her from taking on projects that she wanted, because if she did, and failed, she felt that she couldn’t live with herse…

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30: Exhausted to Empowered: Finding Strength, Overcoming Fears & Pursuing Dreams - A Client Story with Ellen Dieden Sandell 47:24

4M ago47:24

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Today, you will meet my former client Ellen Dieden Sandell. Two years ago, when she reached out to me, she was feeling demotivated, overwhelmed and on the verge of burnout. As a high-achieving women leader and HR Director at a scale-up, her life was full on with very little time for reflection, rest & recovery. She was constantly doubting herself a…

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29: Empower Yourself by Saying No & Taking Control of Your Finances with Pingis Berg-Hadenius 38:24

4M ago38:24

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What is your relationship with money? I had the pleasure of speaking with Pingis Berg-Hadenius. Pingis is a serial entrepreneur, CEO, author, podcaster, board professional and economist who has founded several companies within e-commerce and fast-moving consumer goods. Today she is running Economista, which is Sweden’s largest community for women r…

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28: The Breath of Success: Unlocking Energy and Efficiency in Minutes 16:03

5M ago16:03

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Looking for quick, easy & powerful hacks to health & peak performance? You've got it. In this episode you will learn; The connection between your breathing & stress reactions Different breathing techniques to quickly reduce stress and increase focus, productivity & wellbeing Examples of situations you can use the different breathing techniques in y…

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27: 12 Keys to Sustainable High Performance 18:16

5M ago18:16

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What is it that makes it possible to continuously perform at a high level, and feel good doing so? Ever since my burnout more than 10 years ago, I have been thinking about the topic of Sustainable High Performance. My own burnout experience, plus my passion for health & wellbeing, psychology, performance, brain science, and personal development is …

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26: Get Ahead by Doing Less: Career Advice to Women Leaders with Lise Alm 58:24

7M ago58:24

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It’s easy to believe that the harder you work and the longer hours you put in, the more successful you become. Lise Alm, shares times in her career when the opposite was true. When she started saying no, setting boundaries, managing expectations and leaving work at a reasonable time, her performance doubled which was widely acknowledged around her.…

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25: Mind Matters: Transforming Beliefs for Peak Performance and Wellbeing 11:29

7M ago11:29

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Your reality is highly influenced by your belief systems. And this is both positive and negative! Positive if your beliefs support you in your life and where you want to go and negative if they hold you back and lead to destructive behaviors. Beliefs are a fascinating topic we will look at today in this episode because they are fundamental to your …

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24: Find Your Purpose/Ikigai: a Path to Health, Wealth and Happiness 12:44

7M ago12:44

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Do you want to leverage your strengths, skills, and passions? I thought so 😉 👇 So many women walk around feeling that they lack a sense of purpose in their life or career. They push and grind in their job, not feeling satisfied (or maybe exhausted) and wondering what the point is of it all. And self-doubt and low confidence start to creep in! In th…

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23: Shift the Lens, Change the Game: A Mind Hack to Take Back Control 10:07

8M ago10:07

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Imagine that you had a power that could shift your mindset, your thoughts, and your energy to more positive and empowering ones, in a matter of minutes. Would this give you a sense of being in control? And make you bounce back from challenges quicker? I believe it would. The good news is that this power is accessible to you, and it’s a technique ca…

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22: Slow Down to Speed Up: How Space Makes You More Effective, Present, and Sharp 13:13

8M ago13:13

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This is the story of when I accidentally flushed down my phone in the toilet and felt incredibly relieved! Click this link to find out more about Balance & Brilliance I used to be addicted to being busy. The more I stuffed in, the better I felt. Until it all became too much and I felt suffocated instead. I remember one day when I was studying at Up…

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21: Balance & Brilliance: Navigating Q4 (and Beyond!) like a Boss 10:13

8M ago10:13

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How to not just survive Q4 - but to thrive in it. Get on my private email list to be notified when I release the spots for my new program; Balance & Brilliance or send me an email to get more info: hello@sofiavoncelsing.com --- What comes to mind when I say that Q4 is here? Is it excitement and motivation to crush the rest of the year, or stress an…

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20: Boost Your Mental Fitness: A Guide to Conquering Inner Critics 14:29

8M ago14:29

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A couple of months ago, I had a coaching session with a new VIP client, and as always, I finished off by asking; What are your main takeaways from today? She said, “That maybe, there’s a way that I can be successful, without killing myself”. And I answered, YES there is! And not only that, you will be MORE successful this way. Her response really h…

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19: Snooze to Success: Unlocking Restorative Sleep for Top Performance 11:40

9M ago11:40

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What would be possible in your life if you got more restorative sleep? And what are the bonus effects of that? And the bonus effects of the bonus effects? This is something that is worth reflecting on! Sleep is such an important cornerstone of health and high performance, and still, so many are suffering from poor sleep and/or not enough sleep. Tak…

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18: The Phoenix Effect: How I Turned Burnout Into Unleashing Power for Women Leaders 23:25

9M ago23:25

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This is the story of when I burned out, the learnings, the transformation, and the reasons why I do what I do today. And also how I support high-achieving women leaders to find sustainability in their high-performance world, become friends with themselves, and boost their confidence. In September 2013, I was having the time of my life but burned th…

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17: The Positive Effects of Meditation on Performance, Productivity & Wellbeing 14:36

9M ago14:36

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Do you wish you had a superpower to use in any situation of overwhelm, stress, chaos, or uncertainty? I have good news for you. There is such a thing. Meditation is a super powerful tool, and science is proving time and time again, its positive effects on mental and physical health. And yet, so many are struggling to make it a daily practice. Why i…

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16: Finding Sustainability as a High-Performing CEO & Entrepreneur with Astrid Gyllenkrok Kristensen 47:19

9M ago47:19

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Astrid Gyllenkrok Kristensen is a badass woman leader, CEO, and Co-Founder of LEIA Health, a Swedish FemTech startup. She has been named Female Entrepreneur of the Year in Sweden and LEIA Health has been named one of Europe’s hottest startups by both Sifted and Wired. LEIA Health is on a mission to reinvent postpartum and parental health for the di…

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15: Level Up Your Leadership: The Power of a Positive Mindset 12:16

10M ago12:16

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Sign up for the Badass Women Leaders' Lunch Club on September 21, 2023 in Stockholm When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. How cool is that? This is because your thoughts become your reality. And it’s something that you can use to your advantage! Today, we're diving deep into a subject that's the backbone of not …

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14: 10 Hacks That Will Boost Your Self-Confidence 13:28

10M ago13:28

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Do you ever reflect on all the amazing things you do every day? Or do you get stuck in the thoughts of not-enoughness and I could have, should have done this and that instead, and never feel satisfied with your accomplishments? If you do the latter and forget about all the good stuff, you are not alone and then this episode is for you! Because if y…

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13: How to Know When to Pull the Brake, Part 2 (Cognitive Symptoms of Chronic Stress) 11:19

10M ago11:19

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Your brain is the most important tool you have. Are you taking care of it? Chronic stress affects your cognition, which is basically how you think, perceive, remember, and decide. I know that you are awesome at getting things done and tend to keep a high pace in your life. And I’m pretty sure that you have also had those days when you just can’t re…

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12: How to Know When to Pull the Brake, Part 1 (Physical & Emotional Symptoms of Chronic Stress) 9:23

10M ago9:23

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How do you know if you are pushing yourself in a healthy way, or pushing too hard, potentially leading to burnout? I meet high-achieving women leaders daily who are used to excelling in all areas of their lives. They get so much done and are very successful, but sometimes that hyper-achievement goes too far and they start noticing symptoms. I’m ded…

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11: The Secrets to Building Successful Habits That Lasts 11:27

11M ago11:27

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How many times have you decided to start a new habit with excitement and motivation, just to slowly see it fade away a few weeks later? I’ve surely done that and I bet you have too. The problem is not that you are not driven enough or can’t make it work, it’s usually how you go about the habit formation. Now it’s August and time to set the stage fo…

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10: Protect Your Time & Energy by Saying No and Setting Boundaries 13:25

11M ago13:25

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Why do you say yes when you mean no? And what is it costing you? In my experience, saying no and setting boundaries is challenging for many ambitious women, both at home and at work. Ambition and dedication are great traits and you have so many things you want to experience and to get done, but constantly squeezing in too much is not serving you No…

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9: Improve Your Sleep to Boost Mental & Physical Capacity 12:10

11M ago12:10

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Sleeping better will not only improve how you feel, but it will also boost your mental and physical capacity to be able to perform at a high level. And yet, so many women never get enough sleep and insomnia is incredibly common. There are so many reasons for this, such as stress, hormones, kids, pregnancies, huge responsibilities at work and home +…

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8: Increase Your Presence Like a Boss 13:27

11M ago13:27

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Want a competitive advantage in your life and career? Practice being present. Being present is not woo-woo, it’s a muscle that you can train, and being able to use that muscle, is a superpower that you might not be aware of. When you practice being present, you activate the prefrontal cortex, the executive part of the brain. This makes it easier to…

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7: How to Switch Off and Recharge During a Busy Summer Vacation 11:01

11M ago11:01

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Summer is here, at least in this part of the world, and a longer vacation is coming up for many of us. And if you are like most ambitious women leaders I know, you have been working hard these last couple of weeks or months, to get everything done to finally, be able to relax and take some well-deserved time off. But a summer holiday can be more ov…

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6: From Severe Burnout to Top Health and Dream Job - A Client Story 49:19

12M ago49:19

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There are moments in our lives, when everything suddenly turns upside down, and you have no choice but to stop and reflect. And make changes. In this episode, I interview one of my dear clients, Anna Setterberg about the most challenging time in her life. It’s a story of how she ended up with severe burnout after 30 years of pushing herself to the …

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5: What is your Zone of Genius as a Woman Leader? 8:05

12M ago8:05

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What are the things that set you apart from others and make up your unique personality? And how do you leverage these superpowers at work? I’ve come to realize that one of the secrets to feeling good and performing at a high level, is to operate within your so-called zone of genius. This is where you find flow, things go easy and you get to use you…

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4: Food Hacks That Will Help You Amp up Your Performance 10:31

12M ago10:31

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You want to have the energy to deal with anything that might come up but, being a busy bee with multiple responsibilities and pressure to perform at your best, this equation can be tricky. What often gets neglected for many ambitious women leaders, is sleep and food. Without enough sleep, no energy, and without proper food, your sleep will suffer. …

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3: 7 Ways to Stop Yourself from Crashing at the End of a Workday 9:34

1y ago9:34

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Your schedule is packed and you're up to big things, but, your health is often not on top of the priority list. You’re so busy and you might not be realizing that there are small moments during your day that you can use to reduce stress and find recovery. That’s why I want to give you some quick and easy tools that you can use to reduce stress cont…

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2: How Women Leaders Use Their Mind To Raise Their Power 6:54

1y ago6:54

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Did you know that you have a true powerhouse in your brain at your service? It’s called your mindset, and it's something that you can work with more than you know. The language you use to speak to yourself and others influences your mood, actions, and feelings right away. The more you catch yourself when you use “victim” language and switch it to s…

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1: Is Your Inner B*tch Running the Show? 8:55

1y ago8:55

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Do you often get stuck in the self-critical rabbit hole? I’m seeing too many of my clients and friends being ruled by the feeling of not-enoughness. They are not enough as a parent, as a partner, as a co-worker, friend, sister, daughter – you name it. This is creating unnecessary stress and can spiral into anxiety and impostor syndrome. I’m hearing…

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START HERE: Unleash the Badass Within - Trailer 1:45

1y ago1:45

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Unleash the Badass Within is hosted by Sofia von Celsing, international coach and wellbeing specialist. This show offers practical guidance and inspiration to women leaders who wants to find harmony in life and excel in their careers. Episodes will cover how to perform at a high but sustainable level, as well as how you can work with your thoughts …

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