Significant Career Lesson From a President And CEO at All The Best Coaching
Jennifer, President and CEO at All The Best Coaching, learned a significant lesson about prioritizing health above all else after experiencing an addiction to stimulants that began in college when achievement was the primary focus; coming off the stimulants led to relearning how to live life and understanding that without health, one "cannot do anything," emphasizing the importance of exercise, sleep, diet, and genuine connections, while also learning to "say no more" to be intentional with time and priorities.
Health and Well-being, Work-Life Balance, Prioritization, Overcoming Addiction, Personal Growth
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Jennifer Guillaumin
President and CEO
All The Best Coaching
University of San Diego
Point Loma Nazarene University, MBA
Business Management & Admin
Coaching, Speaking & Writing
Consulting
Disabled, Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Prioritize health: Jennifer emphasizes the importance of putting health above all else, including academic or career achievements. Neglecting health can lead to burnout and negatively impact overall well-being and success.
2. Be intentional with your time: It's easy to take on too much and hard to say no, but learning to prioritize and be intentional with your time is crucial. Saying 'yes' to everything means saying 'no' to yourself and your own well-being.
3. Genuine connections matter: Having genuine connections and friendships is essential for happiness and overall well-being. Nurturing these relationships should be a priority alongside other achievements.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
Okay, yes. Definitely put your health above everything. I'm laughing, but it's not funny at all.
When I was an undergrad, I thought the most important thing was to get a 4.0 GPA and just focus on achieving, achieving, achieving. I ended up trying a prescription stimulant, Adderall, in college and then got hooked on that for 12 years. I was highly addicted to it.
I ended up having to come off of it when I broke my legs. That stimulant really led me to becoming a different person; all I cared about was success. So when I got off of it, I pretty much had to relearn to live my life and put my attention on health again.
If you don't have your health, you cannot do anything. Rather than focusing on achievement and all the to-dos, if you're not getting exercise, not sleeping or eating right, or don't have genuine connections and friendships, you are not going to be happy.
Definitely put your health above all else and be very intentional with your time. It's easy to take on too much and hard to say no. I really learned to say no more throughout the years, but we can't do it all. Taking on more stuff means we're saying no to ourselves and yes to others.
Be very intentional about your priorities and put your health above all else. Then, everything will fall into place.
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