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The Other Side of Potential
Over time, the conversations we choose to have begin to reflect what matters most.
If you’ve been part of this podcast, you’ve heard me speak about human development, systems thinking, and the ways we make meaning of our lives and work. That work continues—and remains at the core of my coaching and professional practice.
What has changed is the space where I am choosing to have a different kind of conversation.
After the death of my son, Michael, I felt called to create a more personal place—one that speaks directly to the experience of loss, and to the questions that emerge when life no longer looks the way it once did.
That space is now Beyond the Loss.
This podcast is for parents who have lost a child, and for those who support them. It is not about fixing grief or finding closure, but about understanding how we continue to live, to make meaning, and to become—after loss.
If you are looking for my current podcast,
you will now find me there.
I invite you to join me on Beyond the Loss.
You are welcome.
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The Other Side of Potential
Episode 328: Finding Balance: Moving from Stress to Poised Achievement
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In this solo cast, Dr. Sharon Spano takes a deeper dive into the concept of stress management and motivation, using insights from the Harrison Assessment's Paradox Theory. As stress continues to impact leaders and entrepreneurs at unprecedented levels, Sharon shares strategies to help you identify where you fall on the spectrum of self-motivation and stress management—and how to move toward poised achievement for a more balanced, intentional life.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- An introduction to the Harrison Assessment and how it measures motivation and stress management.
- The four quadrants: Stressed Achievement, Stressed Underachievement, Tranquil Inertia, and Poised Achievement—and what they reveal about your current state.
- How to recognize the hidden drivers of stress and burnout.
- Practical strategies for recalibrating your goals, setting boundaries, and integrating self-care.
- How to avoid urgency addiction and decision fatigue by focusing on what truly matters.
Key Strategies Shared:
- Shift from Stressed Achievement to Poised Achievement: Redefine your idea of success, prioritize self-care, and learn to guard your yeses.
- Move Beyond Stressed Underachievement: Reignite your motivation by clarifying your purpose, setting micro-goals, and seeking accountability partners.
- Escape Tranquil Inertia: Create small, meaningful challenges and routines that reignite your passion and momentum.
Resources Mentioned:
- The Harrison Assessment Paradox Theory
- Stephen Covey’s Time Management Matrix
- Learn more about constellation work at SharonSpano.com
Transcript: Here
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