Self-Care in Leadership: Lessons from Lt Col Amanda Pelkowski

Leading With Heart

Want to become the best leader you can be? Today, we're diving deep into the world of self-care with the inspirational Lieutenant Colonel Amanda Pelkowski. As a dedicated squadron commander at Hurlburt Field and a seasoned Air Force officer, Amanda knows firsthand the pressures of leadership. From juggling high-stakes responsibilities to maintaining work-life balance, she’s here to share her actionable strategies for thriving, not just surviving, in demanding roles.
In this episode:

- The significance of self-care in leadership

- The reminder that you are not alone

- Reframing self-care: letting go of the all-or-nothing mentality

- Time management tips: setting up for success and preparing the night before

- Amanda’s journey through challenging deployments and command responsibilities

- Balancing physical, mental, and emotional health

- Practical self-care tips: 15-minute workouts, hydration, and meal prepping

- The importance of setting clear priorities and small self-care routines

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More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.
I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.
Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast — your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.
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