{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"308: She Stopped Planning Perfect and Everything Changed (Nicole Turns 50!)","description":"What happens when you actually step away from work\u2026 like really step away? <p> In this episode, Nicole shares what it looked like to take a true 19-day vacation with zero email, zero checking in, and zero control. What started as a milestone birthday trip turned into something much bigger: a reset on how she works, leads, and lives. <p> <p> From skinny dipping under a full moon in Mexico to rethinking perfection, boundaries, and identity at work, this conversation gets real about burnout, control, and what it actually takes to create a life that feels good. Not perfect. Just good.   <p>If you\u2019d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple \u201cplays\u201d to stop selling out and start standing out at <a href="https:\/\/bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com\/freebie">https:\/\/bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com\/freebie <\/a> <p> <p>To connect with Erin and\/or Nicole, email: hello@bauthenticinc.com <p> <br> <p><b>If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!<\/b><br><\/p> <br> <ul> <li><p> <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com\/bcausepodcast">Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole) <\/a> <p><\/li><li><p> <a href="https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/erin-hatzikostas\/">Follow Erin on LinkedIn <\/a>or <a href="https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/erinhatzikostas\/" >Instagram<\/a> <p><\/li><li><p> <a href="http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/bCAUSEPodcast">Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group<\/a> <p><\/li><li><p>  <a href="https:\/\/quiz.tryinteract.com\/#\/600ec8544ddf900016d517d1"> Take our simple, fun and insightful"What\u2019s your workplace superhero name?\u201dquiz<\/a><p><\/li><li>  <a href="https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/You-Do-ish-Authentic-Superpowers\/dp\/1736376535\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=you+do+youish&qid=1634564333&sr=8-1">Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin\u2019s book,"You Do You (ish)" <\/a><p><\/li><li><p><a href="https:\/\/www.bauthenticinc.com\/our-2-cents">Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice<\/a> <p><\/li><li><p><a href="https:\/\/www.bauthenticinc.com\/authentic-programs">Work with Us <\/a><p><\/li><li><p><a href="https:\/\/www.bauthenticinc.com\/b-you-shop">Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here <\/a><p><\/li> <br> <p><em>DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.<p><\/em> <br> <p><b>Tweetable Comments<\/b><br><\/p> <li><p> \u201cWhen you focus on perfection, you lose the moment. When you focus on the vibe, you create connection.\u201d <p><\/li> <li><p> \u201cI don\u2019t want to do whatever time I have left the same way I\u2019ve done it up to this point.\u201d <p><\/li> <li><p> \u201cIt wasn\u2019t about the birthday. It was about deciding how I wanted to feel and actually planning for that.\u201d <p><\/li> <li><p> \u201cI can\u2019t make good decisions when my nervous system is out of whack.\u201d  <p><\/li> ","author_name":"b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck","author_url":"http:\/\/bauthenticinc.libsyn.com\/website","html":"