Combining Self-Care and Responsibility

Those who care for others often put themselves last

Middle managers carry responsibility for people and results while also having to meet expectations from above. Their own needs rarely rank high on the list – they are postponed until things become less demanding. Yet that rarely happens. Many people see self-care as being at odds with responsibility. In reality, it is one of its prerequisites.

The essentials of this training

When this topic becomes relevant:

The leader is there for everyone but never makes time for themselves. Personal time is the first thing to be sacrificed when pressure increases. Setting boundaries feels like letting the team down. Or someone has felt for a long time that there is no longer any space for their own needs in their working life.

What we work on:

Clarifying what self-care means in your own day-to-day work – beyond general recommendations. Understanding why boundaries and responsibility are not opposites but depend on one another. Examining your own expectations: Which of them come from others, and which have I placed on myself? And exploring the underlying question: What would I do less of if I allowed myself not to do it perfectly?

How it works:

As a one- or two-day training for groups of six to twelve leaders. We work on the participants' specific situations rather than general recommendations about work-life balance. If desired, a follow-up session can take place after several weeks, as changes of this kind only become visible in day-to-day work.

What changes:

Leaders who take good care of themselves remain present and effective – and keep the capacity to pay attention to others. For the company, this means a leadership team that remains sustainable

Does this fit your situation?

Let's talk. In a no-obligation initial conversation, we will clarify what your situation is really about – and whether training is the right format.