on your way in Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:05:14 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551539 en-us © 2026 on your way in yes 1fee2d08-fc87-5ee6-a63c-5ea4abdfca71 Sara Harvey episodic false on your way in is a limited-series podcast for leaders who know that lasting influence starts from within. Created by leadership coach and innertelligence founder Sara Harvey, this micro-bite leadership development series is designed for busy professionals seeking clarity, confidence, and connection in their leadership journey.

Whether you're navigating a new role, rebuilding your confidence, or simply wanting to lead with more authenticity and impact, each episode offers quick, practical, and actionable insights rooted in emotional intelligence and self-awareness.

If you're ready to shift from reactive leadership to intentional presence—on your way in is your guide. Listen in and discover how just a few minutes of inward focus can transform how you show up as a leader every day.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Sara Harvey https://storage.buzzsprout.com/9ntwjt1bjhaqia7y2igjcx4z4dxk?.jpg on your way in Fostering Inclusion & Belonging Fostering Inclusion & Belonging Good leaders know the value of a diverse team. They seek to include a wide range of talents, skills, experience, viewpoints, and backgrounds. They appreciate the value each gender brings to the table and welcome opinions and ideas that are different from their own. 

Today’s guided insight centers around the value of diversity and inclusion and the benefits that are derived from a well-rounded team.

0:00:00 - Introduction & Show Framing
0:00:17 - Why Diversity & Inclusion Matter (Definition + Purpose)
0:02:00 - Leaders’ Responsibility & Harm of Hostility/Exclusion
0:03:30 - Practical Inclusion Actions for Leaders
0:04:30 - Guided Mindfulness / Mantra Practice: “Everyone Belongs”
0:06:15 - Reflection, Daily Application & Outro

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Good leaders know the value of a diverse team. They seek to include a wide range of talents, skills, experience, viewpoints, and backgrounds. They appreciate the value each gender brings to the table and welcome opinions and ideas that are different from their own. 

Today’s guided insight centers around the value of diversity and inclusion and the benefits that are derived from a well-rounded team.

0:00:00 - Introduction & Show Framing
0:00:17 - Why Diversity & Inclusion Matter (Definition + Purpose)
0:02:00 - Leaders’ Responsibility & Harm of Hostility/Exclusion
0:03:30 - Practical Inclusion Actions for Leaders
0:04:30 - Guided Mindfulness / Mantra Practice: “Everyone Belongs”
0:06:15 - Reflection, Daily Application & Outro

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Sara Harvey Buzzsprout-19047024 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 462 17 full false Aspirational Leadership Aspirational Leadership Today’s guided insight encourages you to think big and aspire for great things. You need to set yourself up to succeed and it all starts with getting your thoughts aligned with your big dreams and aspirations. Why not be a bold visionary! Let go of the obstacles and the stories you are telling yourself that keep you small.

YOU set yourself up for success. Consciously choose what you believe and who you surround yourself with. Your beliefs will affect your mindset and how you lead. Surround yourself with only possibility-minded people that inspire you and are inspired by you. 

00:00 - Welcome & Episode Framing
00:17 - The Cost of Starting Your Day with Bad News
01:10 - Two Paradigms of Aspirational Leadership
01:45 - Setting Big, Bold, Uncomfortable Aspirations
02:25 - The Power of Community & Possibility-Minded People
02:55 - Guarding Your Five Senses & Inner World
03:15 - Accessing Inner Silence for Clarity
03:50 - The Journey: Challenges as Teaching Moments
04:20 - Guided Practice: Embodying the Insight
05:27 - Closing: Live with Unlimited Possibility

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Today’s guided insight encourages you to think big and aspire for great things. You need to set yourself up to succeed and it all starts with getting your thoughts aligned with your big dreams and aspirations. Why not be a bold visionary! Let go of the obstacles and the stories you are telling yourself that keep you small.

YOU set yourself up for success. Consciously choose what you believe and who you surround yourself with. Your beliefs will affect your mindset and how you lead. Surround yourself with only possibility-minded people that inspire you and are inspired by you. 

00:00 - Welcome & Episode Framing
00:17 - The Cost of Starting Your Day with Bad News
01:10 - Two Paradigms of Aspirational Leadership
01:45 - Setting Big, Bold, Uncomfortable Aspirations
02:25 - The Power of Community & Possibility-Minded People
02:55 - Guarding Your Five Senses & Inner World
03:15 - Accessing Inner Silence for Clarity
03:50 - The Journey: Challenges as Teaching Moments
04:20 - Guided Practice: Embodying the Insight
05:27 - Closing: Live with Unlimited Possibility

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Sara Harvey Buzzsprout-18991598 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 405 16 full false Self-Care for Leaders Self-Care for Leaders It’s your self-care practices that will give you the stamina and resilience to handle the demands that come with leadership. The key is to make time for your own wellbeing – body, mind, and spirit.

In today’s guided insight I talk about the importance of taking the time to take care of yourself on every level because excellence in leadership requires energy and the most sustainable form of energy is a healthy mind and body.

00:00 - Welcome & Episode Framing
00:18 - The Cost of Neglecting Self-Care
02:10 - Reframing Responsibility & The Role of Choice
03:20 - Defining Self-Care & The Action Plan
04:05 - Identifying Your Imbalance
04:30 - Self-Care Practices by Dimension
05:04 - Transition into Guided Practice
05:45 - Guided Meditation: “I Take Care of Myself So I Can Take Care of Others”
07:13 - Closing Reflections & Call to Action

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> It’s your self-care practices that will give you the stamina and resilience to handle the demands that come with leadership. The key is to make time for your own wellbeing – body, mind, and spirit.

In today’s guided insight I talk about the importance of taking the time to take care of yourself on every level because excellence in leadership requires energy and the most sustainable form of energy is a healthy mind and body.

00:00 - Welcome & Episode Framing
00:18 - The Cost of Neglecting Self-Care
02:10 - Reframing Responsibility & The Role of Choice
03:20 - Defining Self-Care & The Action Plan
04:05 - Identifying Your Imbalance
04:30 - Self-Care Practices by Dimension
05:04 - Transition into Guided Practice
05:45 - Guided Meditation: “I Take Care of Myself So I Can Take Care of Others”
07:13 - Closing Reflections & Call to Action

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Sara Harvey Buzzsprout-18958990 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 517 15 full false Admitting When You Are Wrong Admitting When You Are Wrong It takes a humble and vulnerable leader to admit being wrong. What often inhibits you from admitting your mistakes, is a fear of looking bad, falling short of expectations, and losing your credibility. What we have to remember is, we are all on a learning journey. When you, as a leader, approach your mistakes with honesty, transparency, and a mindset of continuous improvement, your mistakes become opportunities to grow not only for you, but also for everyone on your team.

When you acknowledge being wrong and you bring a willingness to think differently going forward, you make it safe for others on the team to be transparent and vulnerable.

Today’s guided insight invites you to have the humility to admit when you are wrong and the courage to learn from it. 

0:00 - Admitting When You Are Wrong: Introduction and Importance
1:09 - The Role of Humility and Vulnerability in Leadership
1:50 - The Impact of Rigidity and Lack of Diverse Opinions
2:29 - Steps to Take After Making a Mistake
3:23 - Asking for Feedback and Moving Forward
3:59 - Guided Insight and Mindfulness Exercise
5:26 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
5:45 - Encouragement to Reflect and Integrate

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> It takes a humble and vulnerable leader to admit being wrong. What often inhibits you from admitting your mistakes, is a fear of looking bad, falling short of expectations, and losing your credibility. What we have to remember is, we are all on a learning journey. When you, as a leader, approach your mistakes with honesty, transparency, and a mindset of continuous improvement, your mistakes become opportunities to grow not only for you, but also for everyone on your team.

When you acknowledge being wrong and you bring a willingness to think differently going forward, you make it safe for others on the team to be transparent and vulnerable.

Today’s guided insight invites you to have the humility to admit when you are wrong and the courage to learn from it. 

0:00 - Admitting When You Are Wrong: Introduction and Importance
1:09 - The Role of Humility and Vulnerability in Leadership
1:50 - The Impact of Rigidity and Lack of Diverse Opinions
2:29 - Steps to Take After Making a Mistake
3:23 - Asking for Feedback and Moving Forward
3:59 - Guided Insight and Mindfulness Exercise
5:26 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
5:45 - Encouragement to Reflect and Integrate

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Sara Harvey Buzzsprout-18934206 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 409 14 full false Compassionate Leadership Compassionate Leadership Today’s guided insight offers you the challenge to be both a strong and compassionate leader, simultaneously. When you think about it, these 2 leadership traits go hand in hand because compassion takes courage and courage requires strength. When activated in tandem, they become a leadership superpower.

Consider how you might cultivate strength and compassion not only for others but also for yourself. I invite you to begin to see self-compassion as a powerful form of self-care. Notice the source of your strength and compassion. You will only find it by looking within yourself. 

00:00 – Introduction to the Episode & Host
00:18 – Compassion Is Not Soft: Redefining Strength
01:40 – Practicing Compassion for Your Team
03:05 – Compassion in Action: Service & Support
03:55 – Turning Compassion Inward
04:50 – Preparing for the Guided Insight Practice
05:27 – Guided Insight: I Am a Strong and Compassionate Leader
06:03 – Closing Reflections & Next Steps

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Today’s guided insight offers you the challenge to be both a strong and compassionate leader, simultaneously. When you think about it, these 2 leadership traits go hand in hand because compassion takes courage and courage requires strength. When activated in tandem, they become a leadership superpower.

Consider how you might cultivate strength and compassion not only for others but also for yourself. I invite you to begin to see self-compassion as a powerful form of self-care. Notice the source of your strength and compassion. You will only find it by looking within yourself. 

00:00 – Introduction to the Episode & Host
00:18 – Compassion Is Not Soft: Redefining Strength
01:40 – Practicing Compassion for Your Team
03:05 – Compassion in Action: Service & Support
03:55 – Turning Compassion Inward
04:50 – Preparing for the Guided Insight Practice
05:27 – Guided Insight: I Am a Strong and Compassionate Leader
06:03 – Closing Reflections & Next Steps

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Sara Harvey Buzzsprout-18881557 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 404 13 full false The Power of the Pause The Power of the Pause Today’s guided insight reminds us of the importance of taking a daily pause. A pause is a mental stopping point that gives you the opportunity to make conscious choices about how you lead. It gives you the opportunity to shift out of conditioned responses and into creative ones.

A pause can happen at any moment you choose. In a stressful moment, it can reduce overwhelm. In times of uncertainty, it can provide perspective. In volatile environments, it can help us stay grounded and stable – exactly what our team needs us to be. 

0:00:00 – Intro: Welcome to “On Your Way In”
0:00:18 – Leaders on the Brink: Overload & Burnout
0:00:58 – The Myth of “Be All, Do All”
0:01:22 – Hidden Habits: Not Delegating & Always Saying Yes
0:01:48 – From Spinning to Intentional: There Is a Better Way
0:01:58 – The Power of the Pause
0:02:32 – What a Pause Really Is
0:02:42 – Inviting Creative & Critical Thinking
0:03:05 – Three Questions to Reset Your Leadership
0:04:12 – Guided Setup: Preparing Your Body to Pause
0:04:33 – Guided Practice: “I Take a Daily Pause…”
0:05:38 – Living the Insight: From Pause to Leadership Action
0:06:14 – Closing Reflections & Next Steps

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Today’s guided insight reminds us of the importance of taking a daily pause. A pause is a mental stopping point that gives you the opportunity to make conscious choices about how you lead. It gives you the opportunity to shift out of conditioned responses and into creative ones.

A pause can happen at any moment you choose. In a stressful moment, it can reduce overwhelm. In times of uncertainty, it can provide perspective. In volatile environments, it can help us stay grounded and stable – exactly what our team needs us to be. 

0:00:00 – Intro: Welcome to “On Your Way In”
0:00:18 – Leaders on the Brink: Overload & Burnout
0:00:58 – The Myth of “Be All, Do All”
0:01:22 – Hidden Habits: Not Delegating & Always Saying Yes
0:01:48 – From Spinning to Intentional: There Is a Better Way
0:01:58 – The Power of the Pause
0:02:32 – What a Pause Really Is
0:02:42 – Inviting Creative & Critical Thinking
0:03:05 – Three Questions to Reset Your Leadership
0:04:12 – Guided Setup: Preparing Your Body to Pause
0:04:33 – Guided Practice: “I Take a Daily Pause…”
0:05:38 – Living the Insight: From Pause to Leadership Action
0:06:14 – Closing Reflections & Next Steps

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Sara Harvey Buzzsprout-18843247 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 416 12 full false Prioritizing Your Time Prioritizing Your Time In his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey identifies four quadrants of time management. Today’s insight will focus on his second quadrant. In this quadrant, he specifically speaks about attending to the work that is important but not yet urgent.  When you dedicate time for what’s important and not yet urgent, you will likely spend less time putting out fires and more time thinking creatively and strategically on the business. Making time for quadrant 2 takes discipline but can result in the mental spaciousness you need to consider new possibilities, different directions, and creative solutions.

0:00:00 – Welcome & Episode Setup
0:00:18 – What Is Quadrant II? (Stephen Covey’s Time Framework)
0:01:10 – What’s Stealing Your Quadrant II Time
0:01:40 – The Power of Making Time for the Non-Urgent
0:02:25 – You Don’t Find Time; You Design It
0:03:00 – Practical Steps to Create Protected Thinking Time
0:03:40 – Strategic Questions to Ask Yourself
0:04:30 – Preparing Your Body for the Practice
0:04:55 – Guided Insight: “I Make Time for What’s Important and Not Yet Urgent”
0:06:01 – Coming Back & The Leadership Payoff
0:06:25 – Outro & Next Steps

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> In his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey identifies four quadrants of time management. Today’s insight will focus on his second quadrant. In this quadrant, he specifically speaks about attending to the work that is important but not yet urgent.  When you dedicate time for what’s important and not yet urgent, you will likely spend less time putting out fires and more time thinking creatively and strategically on the business. Making time for quadrant 2 takes discipline but can result in the mental spaciousness you need to consider new possibilities, different directions, and creative solutions.

0:00:00 – Welcome & Episode Setup
0:00:18 – What Is Quadrant II? (Stephen Covey’s Time Framework)
0:01:10 – What’s Stealing Your Quadrant II Time
0:01:40 – The Power of Making Time for the Non-Urgent
0:02:25 – You Don’t Find Time; You Design It
0:03:00 – Practical Steps to Create Protected Thinking Time
0:03:40 – Strategic Questions to Ask Yourself
0:04:30 – Preparing Your Body for the Practice
0:04:55 – Guided Insight: “I Make Time for What’s Important and Not Yet Urgent”
0:06:01 – Coming Back & The Leadership Payoff
0:06:25 – Outro & Next Steps

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Sara Harvey Buzzsprout-18824332 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 444 11 full false Accessing Your Intuition Accessing Your Intuition Today’s guided insight can help you cultivate intuitive leadership by listening for and trusting your own inner voice. You know more than you think you do and your intuition is the source of that knowingness. 

0:00:00 - Welcome & Episode Overview
0:00:17 - Why Leaders Need Intuition
0:01:40 - When We Ignore Our Inner Voice
0:03:10 - Questions to Tap Your Intuition
0:04:00 - Nature as a Teacher
0:04:45 - Guided Intuition Meditation: Setup
0:05:05 - Guided Intuition Meditation: “I Trust My Intuition”
0:06:00 - Integrating Intuitive Leadership
0:06:47 - Episode Wrap-Up & Workbook Invitation

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Today’s guided insight can help you cultivate intuitive leadership by listening for and trusting your own inner voice. You know more than you think you do and your intuition is the source of that knowingness. 

0:00:00 - Welcome & Episode Overview
0:00:17 - Why Leaders Need Intuition
0:01:40 - When We Ignore Our Inner Voice
0:03:10 - Questions to Tap Your Intuition
0:04:00 - Nature as a Teacher
0:04:45 - Guided Intuition Meditation: Setup
0:05:05 - Guided Intuition Meditation: “I Trust My Intuition”
0:06:00 - Integrating Intuitive Leadership
0:06:47 - Episode Wrap-Up & Workbook Invitation

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Sara Harvey Buzzsprout-18761877 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 448 10 full false Doing What You Do Best Doing What You Do Best Delegation empowers and develops others while you do what you do best. When you delegate responsibilities, you are in essence saying to your team members, I trust you and believe in your abilities. As Gallup research indicates, trust is one of the 4 most important needs of followers.

Today’s guided insight is designed to support you in doing what you do best and delegating the rest. As every great leader knows, we are so much better together!

0:00:00 - Intro & Episode Framing
0:00:17 - Core Concept: Do What You Do Best & Delegate the Rest
0:02:15 - Leadership Examples: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Team Composition
0:04:15 - Practical Exercise: Listing Strengths and Weaknesses
0:05:05 - Personal Example: Using Strengths to Handle Confrontation
0:05:45 - Guided Insight / Meditation Setup
0:06:20 - Guided Insight Practice & Transition Out
0:06:50 - Episode Closing & Call to Action

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Delegation empowers and develops others while you do what you do best. When you delegate responsibilities, you are in essence saying to your team members, I trust you and believe in your abilities. As Gallup research indicates, trust is one of the 4 most important needs of followers.

Today’s guided insight is designed to support you in doing what you do best and delegating the rest. As every great leader knows, we are so much better together!

0:00:00 - Intro & Episode Framing
0:00:17 - Core Concept: Do What You Do Best & Delegate the Rest
0:02:15 - Leadership Examples: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Team Composition
0:04:15 - Practical Exercise: Listing Strengths and Weaknesses
0:05:05 - Personal Example: Using Strengths to Handle Confrontation
0:05:45 - Guided Insight / Meditation Setup
0:06:20 - Guided Insight Practice & Transition Out
0:06:50 - Episode Closing & Call to Action

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Sara Harvey Buzzsprout-18719251 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 451 9 full false The Power of Intention The Power of Intention Today’s guided insight centers around how your intentions determine your outcomes… AND how letting go of your attachment to those outcomes is what actually gives you the best results. By allowing and trusting the process you make room for outcomes you never dreamed possible.

0:00:18 - Deep dive into intention and detachment—definitions and implications
0:02:40 - Introduction to SCAT framework (Specificity, Clarity, Attention, Trust) as a goal-setting tool
0:05:00 - Archer analogy illustrating present-moment focus and trust in process
0:06:15 - Guided meditation and focus practice for intention setting
0:07:10 - Practical application advice—setting intentions, using SMART, detachment, being present

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Today’s guided insight centers around how your intentions determine your outcomes… AND how letting go of your attachment to those outcomes is what actually gives you the best results. By allowing and trusting the process you make room for outcomes you never dreamed possible.

0:00:18 - Deep dive into intention and detachment—definitions and implications
0:02:40 - Introduction to SCAT framework (Specificity, Clarity, Attention, Trust) as a goal-setting tool
0:05:00 - Archer analogy illustrating present-moment focus and trust in process
0:06:15 - Guided meditation and focus practice for intention setting
0:07:10 - Practical application advice—setting intentions, using SMART, detachment, being present

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Sara Harvey Buzzsprout-18678977 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 522 8 full false Conscious Communication Conscious Communication Today’s guided insight centers around having the courage and compassion to talk TO people directly, rather than talking about them to others. Throughout the day let us focus on being self-aware and mindful of what information or news we are sharing and with whom. Our ego may feel a sense of satisfaction by gossip about someone or sharing inappropriately but the consequences can damage your most important relationship.  Have the courage to choose differently today and not gossip. Instead, directly address the issues with the other person involved in a transparent and compassionate way. This is the first step to building trusted relationships with the people in your life.

0:00:00 - Episode intro & host framing
0:00:18 - Main insight: talking to people vs. talking about them
0:01:10 - Emotional pull of venting & why it feels good
0:01:55 - Consequences of gossip & loss of control over your words
0:02:40 - Why direct conversation is better + mindset shift
0:03:30 - Benefits to you: integrity & simpler relationships
0:03:55 - Guided practice setup (posture & body cues)
0:04:20 - Mantra / insight repetition segment
0:05:46 - Coming out of the practice
0:05:55 - Application in daily life: choosing honesty over gossip
0:06:33 - Closing & call to deeper practice

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Today’s guided insight centers around having the courage and compassion to talk TO people directly, rather than talking about them to others. Throughout the day let us focus on being self-aware and mindful of what information or news we are sharing and with whom. Our ego may feel a sense of satisfaction by gossip about someone or sharing inappropriately but the consequences can damage your most important relationship.  Have the courage to choose differently today and not gossip. Instead, directly address the issues with the other person involved in a transparent and compassionate way. This is the first step to building trusted relationships with the people in your life.

0:00:00 - Episode intro & host framing
0:00:18 - Main insight: talking to people vs. talking about them
0:01:10 - Emotional pull of venting & why it feels good
0:01:55 - Consequences of gossip & loss of control over your words
0:02:40 - Why direct conversation is better + mindset shift
0:03:30 - Benefits to you: integrity & simpler relationships
0:03:55 - Guided practice setup (posture & body cues)
0:04:20 - Mantra / insight repetition segment
0:05:46 - Coming out of the practice
0:05:55 - Application in daily life: choosing honesty over gossip
0:06:33 - Closing & call to deeper practice

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Sara Harvey Buzzsprout-18637473 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 435 7 full false Being in Integrity Being in Integrity Today’s guided insight centers around how the integrity of your word builds trust. When you do as you say you will do, you build your credibility, as well as your self-confidence, as a leader. When your commitments and promises match your actions, you learn to trust yourself. Leading with integrity by honoring your word builds trust with others and most importantly, with yourself.

0:00:00 - Episode Intro & Host Introduction
0:00:18 - Defining Integrity & Personal Reflection Prompt
0:02:10 - Being Late as an Example of Broken Integrity
0:03:40 - Broader Leadership Integrity & Contagious Effect
0:04:40 - Guided Insight / Meditation Practice
0:05:42 - Post-Meditation Integration & Call to Choose Integrity
0:06:10- Closing Reflection on Leadership
0:06:27 - Outro & Call to Deeper Practice

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Today’s guided insight centers around how the integrity of your word builds trust. When you do as you say you will do, you build your credibility, as well as your self-confidence, as a leader. When your commitments and promises match your actions, you learn to trust yourself. Leading with integrity by honoring your word builds trust with others and most importantly, with yourself.

0:00:00 - Episode Intro & Host Introduction
0:00:18 - Defining Integrity & Personal Reflection Prompt
0:02:10 - Being Late as an Example of Broken Integrity
0:03:40 - Broader Leadership Integrity & Contagious Effect
0:04:40 - Guided Insight / Meditation Practice
0:05:42 - Post-Meditation Integration & Call to Choose Integrity
0:06:10- Closing Reflection on Leadership
0:06:27 - Outro & Call to Deeper Practice

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Sara Harvey Buzzsprout-18618046 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 428 6 full false Choosing Excellence Choosing Excellence In today’s guided insight we explore the value of pursuing excellence over perfection. Perfectionism sets you up to fail whereas the pursuit of excellence commits you to give your very best, letting that be enough. Striving for excellence is a much more satisfying goal than settling for nothing short of perfection. Not to mention, excellence is attainable.

0:00:00 - Podcast introduction – Sara Harvey introduces herself and the podcast’s goal.
0:00:17 - Introduction and discussion of perfectionism – Explanation of how perfectionism holds leaders back and exploration of its impact.
0:04:58 - Shift to the alternative: embracing excellence – Sara offers “excellence over perfection” as a new mindset.
0:06:00 - Guided reflection/meditation exercise – The audience is led through a calming, actionable insight repetition exercise.
0:06:40 - Exercise conclusion and actionable takeaways – Encouragement to notice perfectionism and strive for excellence.
0:07:32 - Podcast closing/outro – Reflection, workbook mention, and Sara’s final advice.

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> In today’s guided insight we explore the value of pursuing excellence over perfection. Perfectionism sets you up to fail whereas the pursuit of excellence commits you to give your very best, letting that be enough. Striving for excellence is a much more satisfying goal than settling for nothing short of perfection. Not to mention, excellence is attainable.

0:00:00 - Podcast introduction – Sara Harvey introduces herself and the podcast’s goal.
0:00:17 - Introduction and discussion of perfectionism – Explanation of how perfectionism holds leaders back and exploration of its impact.
0:04:58 - Shift to the alternative: embracing excellence – Sara offers “excellence over perfection” as a new mindset.
0:06:00 - Guided reflection/meditation exercise – The audience is led through a calming, actionable insight repetition exercise.
0:06:40 - Exercise conclusion and actionable takeaways – Encouragement to notice perfectionism and strive for excellence.
0:07:32 - Podcast closing/outro – Reflection, workbook mention, and Sara’s final advice.

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Sara Harvey Buzzsprout-18573556 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 494 5 full false Finding Your Voice Finding Your Voice Today’s guided insight speaks to the importance of finding and using your voice. Because you are truly unique, no one can contribute value in the exact same way you can. By choosing to hold back your voice, you shortchange the world of your magnificence and you may even limit the success of a project or a relationship.

0:00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast & Host
0:00:18 - The Struggle to Speak Up—Personal Barriers & Experiences
0:03:40 - Why We Hold Back—Childhood Roots & Ego
0:05:10 - The Value of Your Voice—Contribution Perspective
0:05:53 - Guided Meditation Exercise ("My voice is my contribution")
0:06:20 - Returning from Meditation & Closing Advice

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Today’s guided insight speaks to the importance of finding and using your voice. Because you are truly unique, no one can contribute value in the exact same way you can. By choosing to hold back your voice, you shortchange the world of your magnificence and you may even limit the success of a project or a relationship.

0:00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast & Host
0:00:18 - The Struggle to Speak Up—Personal Barriers & Experiences
0:03:40 - Why We Hold Back—Childhood Roots & Ego
0:05:10 - The Value of Your Voice—Contribution Perspective
0:05:53 - Guided Meditation Exercise ("My voice is my contribution")
0:06:20 - Returning from Meditation & Closing Advice

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Sara Harvey Buzzsprout-18540104 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 467 4 full false Managing Your Overwhelm Managing Your Overwhelm Today’s guided insight centers around the importance of addressing and managing the causes and effects of overwhelm at work because sweeping it under the carpet is not the answer.  You need to address it head on and decide what you can do about it.

Today you will learn the four things you can do to help you move out of overwhelm and into a healthier and balanced state. 

0:00:00 - Intro & Episode Framing
0:00:17 - Defining Overwhelm & Its Causes
0:01:30 - Effects of Overwhelm (Physical & Emotional)
0:03:00 - Shifting to Solutions: Identify Causes & What You Can Control
0:03:30 - Strategy 1 – Establish Boundaries
0:04:20 - Strategy 2 – Set and Reset Priorities with Your Manager
0:05:00 - Strategy 3 – Be Inquisitive, Think Critically, Respond Creatively
0:05:35 - Strategy 4 – Change Your Work Environment
0:06:15 - Guided Mindfulness / Insight Repetition
0:07:08 - Closing Reflection & Call to Action

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Today’s guided insight centers around the importance of addressing and managing the causes and effects of overwhelm at work because sweeping it under the carpet is not the answer.  You need to address it head on and decide what you can do about it.

Today you will learn the four things you can do to help you move out of overwhelm and into a healthier and balanced state. 

0:00:00 - Intro & Episode Framing
0:00:17 - Defining Overwhelm & Its Causes
0:01:30 - Effects of Overwhelm (Physical & Emotional)
0:03:00 - Shifting to Solutions: Identify Causes & What You Can Control
0:03:30 - Strategy 1 – Establish Boundaries
0:04:20 - Strategy 2 – Set and Reset Priorities with Your Manager
0:05:00 - Strategy 3 – Be Inquisitive, Think Critically, Respond Creatively
0:05:35 - Strategy 4 – Change Your Work Environment
0:06:15 - Guided Mindfulness / Insight Repetition
0:07:08 - Closing Reflection & Call to Action

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Sara Harvey Buzzsprout-18495237 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 510 3 full false The Practice of Going Within The Practice of Going Within Today’s guided insight is the foundation for all other daily insights. We highlight the importance of starting your day by going within. Whether that be meditation, prayer, movement, affirmations, visualizations, deep breathing, or mindful thoughts, how you start your day will set the trajectory for each and every moment that follows.

By having a daily practice that takes you inward, you align your thoughts, mindset, and actions to the outcomes you most want to create.  You activate your natural talents and internal resources so your expression of leadership is authentic to you. This is critically important because, the truth is, you’re never going to be a great “somebody else” but you can be an extraordinary YOU.

0:00:17 - Main Insight: Self-Reflection & Leadership Focus shifts to the primary concept of self-reflection as the foundation for conscious leadership.
0:02:00 - Introducing 'Inner Intelligence' Discussion of innate resources, talents, and systems within leaders.
0:03:00 - Challenges of Modern Leadership & Importance of Going Within Addresses communication, adaptation, and stress in leadership roles.
0:04:00 - Practical Mindfulness Technique Describes the 'go in' practice through breath awareness and sets up for meditation.
0:05:57 - Guided Meditation Ends & Call to Action Wraps up the exercise, invites ongoing practice, and emphasizes daily self-awareness.

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Today’s guided insight is the foundation for all other daily insights. We highlight the importance of starting your day by going within. Whether that be meditation, prayer, movement, affirmations, visualizations, deep breathing, or mindful thoughts, how you start your day will set the trajectory for each and every moment that follows.

By having a daily practice that takes you inward, you align your thoughts, mindset, and actions to the outcomes you most want to create.  You activate your natural talents and internal resources so your expression of leadership is authentic to you. This is critically important because, the truth is, you’re never going to be a great “somebody else” but you can be an extraordinary YOU.

0:00:17 - Main Insight: Self-Reflection & Leadership Focus shifts to the primary concept of self-reflection as the foundation for conscious leadership.
0:02:00 - Introducing 'Inner Intelligence' Discussion of innate resources, talents, and systems within leaders.
0:03:00 - Challenges of Modern Leadership & Importance of Going Within Addresses communication, adaptation, and stress in leadership roles.
0:04:00 - Practical Mindfulness Technique Describes the 'go in' practice through breath awareness and sets up for meditation.
0:05:57 - Guided Meditation Ends & Call to Action Wraps up the exercise, invites ongoing practice, and emphasizes daily self-awareness.

To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Sara Harvey Buzzsprout-18463254 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500 437 2 full false Welcome to on your way in! Welcome to on your way in! Welcome to on your way in

In this welcome episode, Sara Harvey introduces on your way in, a limited series podcast created for leaders who want to lead with intention, confidence, and self-awareness. Drawing from decades of executive leadership experience, Sara shares why investing in yourself—before the day begins—is one of the most powerful leadership decisions you can make. This podcast delivers quick, practical, and actionable insights designed to help you activate the best of who you already are as a leader.

To support your learning and integration, download the free on your way in workbook. It includes summaries and reflection prompts for every episode to help you turn insight into intentional action—starting before your workday begins.

👉 Download the workbook here: https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Welcome to on your way in

In this welcome episode, Sara Harvey introduces on your way in, a limited series podcast created for leaders who want to lead with intention, confidence, and self-awareness. Drawing from decades of executive leadership experience, Sara shares why investing in yourself—before the day begins—is one of the most powerful leadership decisions you can make. This podcast delivers quick, practical, and actionable insights designed to help you activate the best of who you already are as a leader.

To support your learning and integration, download the free on your way in workbook. It includes summaries and reflection prompts for every episode to help you turn insight into intentional action—starting before your workday begins.

👉 Download the workbook here: https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/

]]> Sara Harvey Buzzsprout-18368244 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500 134 1 full false