Melanie Foote-Davis and Emmy Beeson explore the conceptof toxic productivity and its impact on personal and professional wellness.Emmy shares her journey from a high-pressure leadership role to embracing mindfulness and self-care, emphasizing the importance of creating conditionsfor growth and collaboration in leadership. They discuss the significance of rest, emotional health, and the need for leaders to model healthier behaviors.The conversation highlights practical tools for finding joy and gratitude in everyday life, ultimately advocating for a more harmonious and aligned approach personally and professionally.
Chapters
00:00 Embracing Change: The Passage of Time
04:03 Awareness and Decision-Making: A Shift inPerspective
08:04 Toxic Productivity: Breaking Free from the Cycle
11:01 Recognizing Patterns: The Body's Signals
14:03 Creating Healthier Work Environments
17:00 Mindfulness and Presence: The Gift of Awareness
20:07 Leadership and Cultural Expectations: A NewApproach
23:16 Transformative Experiences: Learning from Nature
26:20 Creating Conditions for Success: IntentionalLeadership
36:27 Unraveling the Knots: A Journey to Freedom
41:21 Listening to the Body: The Importance of Awareness
46:39 Creating Conditions for Growth: Leadership andResponsibility
01:00:50 Finding Joy and Gratitude: Embracing the Present
01:08:25 Building Safe Spaces: Nurturing Relationships
More about Emmy Beeson
Emmy Beeson is an executive leadership coach with over 20 years of experience guiding middle and senior-level leaders to navigate change, lead with authenticity, and build high-performing teams. As a former CEO and Superintendent in both K-12 and Career Technical Planning Districts, Emmyunderstands the complexities of leadership — from managing multi-million dollar budgets to balancing community expectations — and brings that real-worldinsight into her coaching practice.
Emmy specializes in helping leaders grow their personal andprofessional wellness while building practical strategies for time management, delegation, and organizational change. Emmy is a Board Certified Coach with an Executive Leadership Coaching Certification from Bellevue University.
Her background in career-technical education gives her a unique perspective on bridging the gap between education and industry, helping leaders create meaningful change that lasts. Emmy’s passion lies in uncovering shared visions, building capacity for growth, and supporting leaders in embracingtheir authenticity.
Emmy holds degrees and licenses from Ohio Dominican University, the University of Findlay, and Ashland University. Whether guiding executives through organizational transformation or helping individuals rediscover theirpurpose, she is committed to equipping leaders with the skills and mindset to thrive.
Connect with Emmy
Emmy’s The Toxic Productivity Culture blog
A Moment of Gratitude for our sponsor. Michele Aiken
Connect with Melanie