Why Transitions Matter for Leadership Performance
You carry the weight of the day. Pressure. Decisions. People. Performance.
But when you walk through the door at home, something’s not quite right. You’re drained. Irritable. Half there.
And deep down, you know your family’s not getting the version of you they deserve.
This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about learning how to reset between roles – so you stop constantly bringing work stress into your home life.
Here are ways to do that – physical, emotional, and mental resets that actually work.
5 Ways to Reset Between Work and Home
➡️ 1. Use your transition time Drive home? Dog walk? Walk from the office to the kitchen? Use it to unwind, not relive the day. Music, silence, deep breaths – doesn’t matter what, as long as it helps you ‘come down’.
➡️ 2. Change your state before you change roles Movement resets the nervous system. Walk, stretch, cold shower – even 2 minutes is enough to shift from “operator” mode to “dad/husband/partner” mode.
➡️ 3. Drop the phone First 30-60 minutes at home: no scrolling, no half-attention. Look them in the eye. Ask about their day. Actually be there.
➡️ 4. Name what you’re feeling “I’m wound up from that meeting” or “I’m frustrated about that email.” Naming the emotion reduces its grip – and gives you a chance to respond, not react.
➡️ 5. Visualise how you want to show up Quick mental check-in. Am I calm? Playful? Patient? Choose the energy you want to bring through the door – don’t leave it to chance.
The goal isn’t perfection. It’s presence. It takes practice.
Presence Over Perfection
You lead at work. But you lead at home, too. And the people closest to you? They need you more than your emails do.
If this feels like your world – this is the kind of work I do with senior leaders inside my private coaching programmes.
If you’re ready to lead better at work and at home – message me to talk through your situation.
No flannel. Just honest support, and crystal clear results.
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Chris – Your Results Coach.