E35 Bold Goals, Busy Life: Rituals to Turn Off Work Brain and Show Up in Life with Danielle McGeough

Episode notes

We’re so lucky to have Danielle McGeough with us today! Honestly… when I grow up, I want to be Danielle. She’s a mom, professor at the University of Northern Iowa, certified Women-Centered Coach, and the host of one of the nation’s top podcasts, Plan Goal Plan . Danielle helps high achievers become as ambitious about their personal lives as they’ve been about their work - one bold goal at a time. In this episode, Danielle and I get real about what happens when you’re crushing it on paper… but still feel hollow, scattered, or stuck. We unpack the difference between habits (autopilot) and rituals (meaning + presence), and why rituals can be the missing link for leaders who want big results without losing themselves. You’ll hear practical, relatable examples - like how to shut off “work brain” when you walk in the door, why copying other people’s routines can quietly build resentment, and how to create micro-rituals that actually fit your life and your season.

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