You hold it together for everyone. You perform. You deliver. And somewhere in there, you lost the thread of yourself. The Pause is a weekly letter for leaders who want to lead from awareness, not adrenaline. One honest reflection. One practice you can use the same day. No fluff. No performance. I'm Mark Walker. Coach, former tech leader, strength trainer, dad. This is what I'd say to you over some coffee.
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Your mind is lying to you.
Published 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader. During the first session with a new client this week, he shared some familiar stress. Busy job, two young kids, no time for yourself, relationships strained. Plus, this low buzz of anxiety that follows you from room to room. He shared something that triggered my memory. He said he couldn't really remember the last time he was fully present with his kids. Not distracted-present. Not phone-in-hand-present. Actually tuned into the kids. Then he said this out-loud. Something I hear in...
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