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17th Jun 2025

152. How to Leave Work at 3pm Without Guilt: (Actual CFO Coaching Session)

Ever booked a 3:30pm massage and then almost canceled it five times because you felt guilty leaving work early?

That pit in your stomach when you think about doing something for YOU during work hours? My client Kristi knows it well. She's a CFO who couldn't shake the guilt of walking out while her team stayed until 5.

🎯 What you'll learn:

  • The "Autopilot Override Framework" that stops you from sabotaging your own self-care
  • Why your guilt is actually hurting your leadership and the mindset shift that changes everything
  • The visualization trick that makes your brain believe leaving at 3pm is totally normal (because it should be)
  • The exact conversation that shifted Kristi from "I'm being selfish" to "I'm modeling leadership"

This episode is for you if:

✓ You feel selfish every time you think about prioritizing yourself at work

✓ You want flexibility but worry about what your boss or team will think

✓ You're tired of coming home at 5pm and dumping all your stress on your family

✓ You know you need boundaries but don't know how to set them without guilt

The real transformation:

Instead of that Sunday scaries feeling about another week of overwhelm, you'll actually look forward to your days. You'll stop second-guessing every decision to put yourself first. And when you do leave early? Zero guilt—just confidence that you're modeling the kind of leadership you want to see.

Your evenings will feel completely different. No more collapsing on the couch, totally drained. You'll come home with energy left for the people and things that matter most.

Resources Mentioned:

Calm Mind Blueprint: www.samanthapenkoff.com/calm-mind-pod

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Journal Entries
Journal Entries is a podcast for ambitious women who feel stuck in patterns they can't seem to break. Your host, Samantha Hawley, is a Clarity Coach who helps you see your blind spots so you can stop self-sabotaging and start trusting yourself again.

Whether you're a working mom feeling overwhelmed, an executive people-pleasing your way to burnout, or an entrepreneur avoiding the decisions that would actually move your business forward - this podcast will help you identify what's really keeping you stuck (hint: it's not what you think).

Each episode combines strategic journaling prompts with real client breakthroughs to help you recognize your protective patterns, process your emotions in a healthy way, and gain the clarity you need to make confident decisions.

Tune in weekly for honest conversations about self-sabotage, emotional patterns, and what it really takes to trust yourself - plus hear from guest experts who understand the unique challenges facing high-achieving women.

Ready to stop going in circles and start making moves that actually matter? Let's journal through it together.
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