HOW TO MANAGE YOUR ENERGY

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Pippa Isbell

it’s time to make the most of your energy

“A person can do a year’s

work in 9 months, but she

can’t do it in 12.”

Anonymous

Poll 1: Do any of these statements resonate with you? (Select the one which applies the most)

a. I am always tired and/or I find it difficult

to sleep

b. I find it difficult to engage with others

outside work

c. I often feel guilty – whether I’m working

or not

• 82% of business leaders say they are not working at

ideal energy levels

• 61% below ideal level

• 21% above ideal level

• Just ‘pushing through’ means productivity declines

USC Centre for Effective Organisations

low energy

• Stress

• Poor nutrition/hydration

• Multitasking

• Noise

• Interruptions

• Boredom

• Uncomfortable environment and clutter

• Lack of self esteem

• Taking on too much

• Failing to express appreciation for others

energy sappers

• Better performance

• Better customer relationships

• Better employee engagement

• Greater satisfaction

benefits of managing energy

Poll 2: Do any or all of these statements resonate with you? Select all that apply.

a. I am a morning person/night owl

b. I know what triggers negative emotions in me

c. I schedule my time for optimum focus

d. Hours can fly by when I’m really engaged

SPIRIT

what is energy?

The capacity

to work

EMOTIONS

MIND

From Tony Schwartz,

CEO of The Energy Project

BODY

“The higher your energy level, the

more efficient your body. The

more efficient your body, the

better you feel and the more you

will use your talent to produce

outstanding results.”

Anthony Robbins

• Schedule work in 90-120 minute

slots in line with Ultradian rhythms

• Identify when you have peak

energy

• Keep the machine in peak

condition

body

“Passion is energy.

Feel the power that comes from

focusing on what excites you.”

Oprah Winfrey

• Control your emotions for positive

energy

• Recognise that stress creates negative

emotions

• Choose positive responses

• Work on boosting your confidence

emotions

“The energy of the mind is the

essence of life”

Aristotle

• Focus your energy

• Recognise that multitasking undermines

productivity

• Apply your mind to the tasks which will yield the

greatest results

mind

“Believe that life is worth living

and your belief will help create

the fact”

William James

• Human beings need meaning and purpose in our

lives

• Know and adhere to your values

• Be attentive to your own needs

• Identify when you experienced ‘flow’

spirit

“Our research is exploring the hypothesis that

today’s leaders can become even more effective

through the model of centered leadership: a shared

purpose with deep meaning for the people involved,

explicit awareness and management of energy,

positive framing, strong informal and formal

networks, and the collaborative creation of

opportunities.”

McKinsey Leadership Project

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