Sustaining Your CEO Energy: Thriving, Not Just Surviving

Being a CEO is a high-energy role that demands a lot - focus, strategic thinking, decision-making, and constant engagement with stakeholders. Many For Purpose CEOs complain there is no down time. So how do you do it?

If you have ever felt like you're just going through the motions, or waiting for your energy to magically recharge so you can tackle another day of leading your organisation - then this episode is for you.

Sustaining your energy isn't just about endurance; it's about working smarter. Finding ways to boost your productivity, reduce stress, and maintain your focus so you can lead with both impact and longevity.

In this episode we are talking:

Time Management: The first step to energy preservation.

How do you spend your day? Are you a slave to your calendar, do you control your time?

Delegation & Resourcing: Build Capacity, Not Dependence

How do you delegate effectively? How to build capacity. How to avoid micromanagement. How often should you check in?

Rest & Renewal: rebuild (and preserve) your energy.

Rest and renewal are just as important as productivity if you are talking sustaining your energy. How do you take care of yourself?

Meeting Culture: Quality Over Quantity

Meetings are an inevitable part of being a CEO, but not all meetings are created equal. How do you ensure that your meetings are productive and focused?

Flexibility: More than a Buzzword

Not everyone thrives in a traditional 9-to-5 schedule. How to flex your work rhythms and build a team culture that supports flexible work patterns while maintaining responsiveness.

Crisis Management: How to handle Pressure Without Burnout

When crises hit, time pressure increases. Prioritising, communicating, and delegating are needed to sustain energy in high-pressure situations.

Wellbeing: How to Ensure Long-Term Sustainability

Sustaining energy as a NFP CEO isn't just about getting through the day; it's about growing and improving over time. What works? How to determine what helps your decision-making and resilience .

Sustaining energy as a for purpose CEO isn't about pushing harder; it's about leading smarter.

Take some time for yourself and join Danielle and Michelle on The NFP CEO for more conversations on leadership, sustainability, and what it takes to thrive in today's fast-paced world as a NFP CEO.

Connect with us:

LinkedIn: The NFP CEO: Overview | LinkedIn

Website: thenfpceo.com.au

Michelle Cutler: Michelle Cutler | LinkedIn

Danielle Ballantine: Danielle Ballantine | LinkedIn