by Eva Van Krugel“Do more with less.” We’ve heard and experienced it for years. And it shows through stress, burnout, and the quiet overwhelm that many of us as leaders carry. Yet we can get creative, rethink roles, bring in part-time and contracted support, and strengthen our systems. But one move often gets missed: doing less with less. […]
by Eva Van KrugelAs a Trauma-Informed Coach, I joined a timely webinar a few days ago: “Compassion Under Pressure: Navigating Trauma, Burnout, and a World in Overdrive”, hosted during PTS Awareness Month. Appreciating dropping the D in PTS and Complex-PTS. Why? Trauma and PTS are “responses, not flaws”. Trauma-informed coaching doesn’t replace therapy or clinical support. It means […]
by Eva Van KrugelWhen your body whispers “please don’t” and your brain insists “but we must!”—do you press on, or pause? Pushing isn’t necessarily discipline, as I posted earlier this week in a humbling, personal share. Especially if your body’s in discomfort and your brain is running on fear. That could be disconnection pretending to be productivity. Been […]
by Eva Van KrugelA personal reminder that rest isn’t weak — it’s wise. This past weekend, I was humbled—big time. I coach others through all kinds of growth and transformation. I tend to attract bold, purpose-driven humans—folks who won’t compromise on meaning, contribution, or alignment within themselves or the world around them. And yet, there I was: in […]
by Eva Van KrugelCrying at work happens. I’ve been there in my first career, and thankfully, I’ve had peers and leaders who made space for it without shame. Often, the tears came from frustration, stress, or overwhelm. In the past, I’d leave work, embarrassed. Now, I see tears as information that can sometimes lead to new awareness and […]
by Eva Van KrugelWhen we’re overwhelmed, it’s hard to know where to begin. Sometimes our brains feel gauzy, emotions run, behaviors slip. These can affect relational dynamics, communication, creative and strategic thinking and more. I’ve noticed a theme with people I know and partner who enter overwhelm and default to overdrive with the belief pushing harder to get […]
by Eva Van KrugelLeadership isn’t just about getting things done—it’s about how you do it. The upgraded Positive Intelligence Program, shaped by feedback and insights from global users in recent years makes mental fitness practical, effective, and personal. Designed for busy schedules, this seven-week program offers tools to manage stress, boost creativity, and enhance team effectiveness. With engaging, […]
by Eva Van Krugel“I can’t think straight.” “I’m exhausted.” “Little things feel like big things.” “I’m impatient.” “I haven’t eaten all day.” “I’m not doing anything well.” “Sometimes I think I should walk away and open a coffee shop.” Leaders of all levels I’m working with are sharing moments as these, vibrating in overwhelm at times. No surprise. […]
by Eva Van KrugelIn a fatigued world trying to heal from the complexity of the pandemic, trying to find our way for what’s next, there’s suffering. So much of the world is burnt out. There are big costs to humanity, relationships and systems. Burnout is pervasive in so many cultures and subcultures. It’s at times dismissed, rationalized, and […]