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60 - Slow & Intentional Leaders
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In this episode, Kari Lotzien opens up about a growing desire many entrepreneurs feel—but rarely voice: the longing for a slower pace in life and business. As summer approaches, Kari explores the deep benefits of embracing “slow leadership”—a philosophy that allows you to lead with clarity, presence, and purpose, without sacrificing profitability or success.
She dives into her personal journey from hustle to intention, and shares practical signs of “speed creep” that may be costing you more than you realize. From high blood pressure and fractured relationships to poor business decisions and burnout, Kari reveals the hidden cost of operating in overdrive—and the extraordinary rewards of slowing down.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Why the urge to hustle harder is a lie
- What slow leadership really looks like—and why it works
- Personal consequences Kari faced from living in constant overdrive
- How presence, curiosity, and better decision-making stem from intentional space
- Signs you may be experiencing “speed creep” in your business and life
- Why slow doesn’t mean less profitable (and real client stories to prove it)
- The neuroscience behind slowing down and heightened awareness
- How simplifying your offerings and systems can increase impact and profit
- 5 powerful coaching questions to reclaim space and sustainability in your work
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