Dr. X. Carmen Qadir

Great leaders know that performance isn’t just about pushing harder—it’s about knowing when to step back and recharge. Rest is not a luxury; it’s a strategic advantage. Here’s why:

1️⃣ Mental Clarity and Better Decision-Making
Leadership demands. Fatigue clouds thinking and impairs decision-making. Taking the weekend to reset allows you to step into the new week with fresh perspective and clarity.

2️⃣ Sustaining Long-Term Performance
Burnout doesn’t announce itself until it’s too late. Rest helps maintain energy levels and resilience for the challenges ahead. Weekend rest isn’t just recovery—it’s preparation.

3️⃣ Creativity and Innovation Thrive in Rest
Some of the best ideas come when you step away from work. When you rest, your subconscious continues to connect ideas and solve problems—often when you least expect it.

4️⃣ Modeling Healthy Habits for Your Team
As a leader, you set the tone for your team’s work-life balance. When you prioritize rest, it gives others permission to do the same, creating a healthier, more engaged workplace culture.

So, take the weekend to rest, reflect, and restore. Leadership is a marathon, not a sprint. Monday will thank you for it.

Happy 2025! 🤩

Hoping this is a wonderful year ahead!

Check out my post on Forbes Coaches Council on the importance of updating your resume. New year, new possibilities!

Dr. Q

https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/2024/12/19/update-your-rsum-why-its-smart-to-do-it-now/

Happy 2025! 🤩

Hoping this is a wonderful year ahead!

Check out my post on Forbes Coaches Council on the importance of updating your resume. New year, new possibilities!
Dr. Q

https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/2024/12/19/update-your-rsum-why-its-smart-to-do-it-now/

Council Post: Update Your Résumé: Why It’s Smart To Do It Now Opportunities can arise unexpectedly, and always having a current CV on hand ensures you’re prepared to respond immediately.

Listen to our latest episode of Nevermind the Gap: The Circles of Impact with my co-host, Lindsey Honari, MBA, ACC.

As an executive or leader, focusing on your sphere of control and influence, allows you to optimize your impact, build stronger teams and relationships, adapt to changes with agility, and ultimately drive the organization toward strategic success.

Enjoy!
Dr. Q

Circles of Impact by Nevermind The Gap Executive strategic influence refers to the ability of an organization's senior leaders, such as the CEO and top executives, to guide and impact the strategic direction and success of the organization. This influence is exerted through a variety of methods and leadership actions that align the organ...

On September 11th, 23 years ago, the world stood still. Today we remember and pay tribute to the lives that were lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Our thoughts are with those affected by the tragedies of that day.

We witnessed heroes doing what they needed to do in challenging times. We are eternal grateful for so many who were brave & fought hard.

We are LIVE - Season 3 of Nevermind the Gap with my co-host Lindsey Honari, MBA, ACC! 💥 🎙 💥

It's Season 3, and we have a surprise in store for you!
To kick off the third season of Never Mind the Gap, we decided to add video to our podcast. More to come in future episodes.

In this episode, we discuss:
Seasonal transitions.
Why we decided to add video this season (but next episode).
What makes a successful engagement to maximize the return on your coaching or consulting investment.

Subscribe to our show on any of your favorite podcast apps (Apple, Google, iHeart Radio, Spotify...) Enjoy!!

Maximizing Your Investment for Yourself or Your Organization by Nevermind The Gap It's Season 3, and we have a surprise in store for you!To kick off the third season of Never Mind the Gap, we decided to add a video to our podcast. Surprise! It didn't record. Do not worry; our audio came out fine.In this episode, we discuss: Seasonal transitions.Why we decided to add video this se...

How much do you really love your work?
When we equate work we love with “not really working,” it propagates a belief that if we love it so much, we should do more of it — all of the time, actually. But this mentality leads to burnout, and the impact on our mental health can be profound.

https://hbr.org/2019/07/when-passion-leads-to-burnout

When Passion Leads to Burnout When we equate work we love with “not really working,” it propagates a belief that if we love it so much, we should do more of it — all of the time, actually. But this mentality leads to burnout, and the impact on our mental health can be profound. Recently, the concept of burnout was legitimi...

Just like all rivers flow towards the ocean, our collective efforts can lead to greater change. Every small action adds up, creating a powerful current of progress. Let’s work together to make waves for a better future! 🌊💪

Happy Saturday! ☀️

“Leadership is like a tree: it provides strength, support, and shade, fostering growth and unity from the roots up.”

Dr. Q

Happy 248th Birthday America! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Very proud to be an American and celebrate this special day!
Wishing you all a beautiful day of celebration. Remember your goals and dreams can come true!



Dr. Q

Coaching & Consulting Experience, LLC
www.coachingandconsultingexperience.com

Read my latest contribution as a Forbes Coaches Council Panel Expert on the topic: "18 Ways To Beat Common Challenges When Scaling A Solopreneurship". 📣

Scaling a business beyond a solo operation is a significant milestone that comes with its own set of challenges for a founder to overcome. Solopreneurs will often face a variety of obstacles when scaling their businesses, from maintaining high standards and quality control to hiring top talent and managing a growing team.

Here, Forbes Coaches Council members share effective ways for solopreneurs to overcome some of the most common struggles they might encounter during this critical growth phase. Read on to learn how to scale a solo business while staying on the path to sustainable success.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2024/06/17/18-ways-to-beat-common-challenges-when-scaling-a-solopreneurship/

Council Post: 18 Ways To Beat Common Challenges When Scaling A Solopreneurship Solopreneurs face a variety of obstacles when scaling their businesses, from maintaining high standards and quality control to hiring and managing a growing team.

Listen to our new episode of Nevermind the Gap: Neurodiversity in Leadership Gap 🎙

In this episode, my co-host, Lindsey Honari, MBA, ACC, and I explore the neurodiversity in leadership gap. We talk a lot more about neurodiversity, and celebrate it in some circles. However, it is still a frontier area in organizations. How can we all be more inclusive of neurodivergent leaders? Additionally, how can other leaders and coaches support neurodivergent leaders?

Enjoy!
Dr. Q

Neurodiversity in Leadership Gap by Nevermind The Gap SUMMARY Neurodiversity is the concept that there’s a lot of variety in how brains work. Example, the company values neurodiversity. Neurodiversity refers to the idea that neurological differences, such as those seen in autism or ADHD, reflect normal variations in brain development. Neurodiversity ...

Remembering those special service men and women that have been a part of securing our freedom, we thank you. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
Dr. Q

Such a wonderful weekend at The Institute of Coaching 15th Annual Leadership & Healthcare Conference in Boston at Harvard Medical School!
I had the privilege to meet & connect with some of the most extraordinary leaders in the field.

Listen to the most recent episode of Nevermind the Gap: The Engagement Gap. In this episode, we discuss the value of keeping our employees engaged and aligned to the mission/vision of the organization. As a leader, what are some strategies you can implement to ensure your employees are fulfilled and successful in their role?

Co-host Lindsey Honari, MBA, ACC
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nevermind-the-gap/episodes/The-Engagement-Gap-e2i8d3k

The Engagement Gap by Nevermind The Gap How can leaders do a better job at ensuring that their employees are engaged and aligned with the mission and vision of the organization and their particular role? For the employee, what are some things you can do to remain aligned with your work and the value add you were hired to do? Possible area...

Read our Forbes Coaches Council post on landing c-suite roles despite search firm being utilized:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2024/04/08/how-to-land-internal-c-suite-roles-when-the-company-uses-a-search-firm/

Council Post: How To Land Internal C-Suite Roles When The Company Uses A Search Firm Showcasing your achievements isn’t enough—you need to demonstrate how your vision aligns with the company’s future direction and how you can drive transformative growth.