{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"A LOT with Audra","title":"46. Balancing Act | Redefining Leadership and Ambition with Paige McPheely","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/38e22be8\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1666,"description":"Are you carrying a backpack full of expectations you never signed up for? Discover how redefining success, embracing help, and letting go of perfectionism can transform your work, your family life, and your sense of self. Join me as I talk with Paige McPheely, CEO and Co-founder of Base, about the real stories behind ambition, burnout, and the power of permission.HighlightsPaige’s journey from startup founder and mom of three to redefining what leadership looks likeThe “backpack of expectations” and how to let go of what’s weighing you downLiving and working in Spain: lessons from a different pace of lifeThe myth of “doing it all” and why asking for help is a leadership superpowerHow to distinguish between healthy ambition and hustle addictionOutsourcing creatively—yes, even your handwriting!Practical strategies for deep work, blocking distractions, and creating ritualsThe “glass balls and plastic balls” analogy for balancing work and familyWhy giving yourself permission is the most radical act of self-careThe power of morning pages and stream-of-consciousness writingChapters00:00 — Welcome & Introduction00:53 — Meet Paige McPheely: CEO and Co-founder of Base01:22 — Paige's Journey to Productivity02:05 — Rethinking Success and Expectations02:58 — Living in Spain: A Different Pace of Life03:54 — Balancing Leadership and Parenting05:45 — The Lie of Doing It All06:54 — Healthy Ambition vs. Hustle Addiction10:51 — Outsourcing: Creative Solutions10:51 — Managing Time as an Entrepreneur and Mother13:17 — Deep Work and Blocking Distractions15:02 — Juggling Parenthood and Professional Life20:25 — Reprogramming Stress and Overwhelm23:14 — The Importance of Giving Yourself Permission24:50 — Conclusion and Final ThoughtsResources MentionedBase HQ — Find resources for hiring and working with executive assistantsLinkedIn: Paige McPheelyWant to learn more?The ThreadBe sure to follow me @audradinell on Instagram and LinkedInThis show is part of the ICT Podcast...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ST1ihY6oM6j-9JRbJBusW58P2vlzKyibzbr46bLarLI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMTAw/OWFmMDZmNzE3YzYy/OTM3ZmM5Y2NmYzRm/MTY5My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}