E4. What Good Busy really looks like (and how to get there) with Kate Sotsenko

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In this episode We all know the feeling of being “busy.” But what if busy didn’t have to mean overwhelmed, reactive, and constantly behind? In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Sotsenko, founder of The Good Busy, to unpack what healthy, intentional productivity really looks like—especially for leaders. We talk about how to redesign your schedule, collaborate more effectively, and free up your time for the things that actually move the needle. If you’re craving more clarity, more calm, and a better way to lead? This one’s for you. 0:00 Introduction & guest background 2:55 Do you really need to love your job? 9:15 What makes work feel sustainable 12:15 Fix your systems, not just your tools 17:00 Learning to pause before saying "yes" 23:05 Designing meetings that don’t suck 33:45 Why delegation starts with clarity 45:10 Monotasking, boundaries, and email noise 55:00 Your calendar should match your values 1:11:00 – Slow down to speed up - It's powerful About Kate Sotsenko Kate is the founder of The Good Busy, a consultancy that helps leaders reclaim their time, focus, and energy—so they can do meaningful work without burning out. She brings over 15 years of leadership experience from brands lie Gucci, Ferragamo, and Levi’s, and has worked with leaders at organizations like Cartier, Dentons, and Cytiva. She’s also lectured at the Singapore University of Social Sciences and Hult Business School in London. More than 50,000 professionals follow her insights on LinkedIn, and 22,000+ read her Good Busy newsletter every Monday. But what makes her stand out? Kate isn’t about productivity for productivity’s sake. She’s about making space—for what truly matters in your organization, and in your life after work. About Vaso Vardaki Vaso Vardaki is an award-winning Leadership and Team Coach with over 19 years of experience and more than 2,000 hours of professional coaching with leaders across 75 industries worldwide. She leads projects on team effectiveness, culture transformation, and leadership development—helping organizations build stronger, more connected workplaces. Vaso holds an MBA, a master’s in Human Communication Sciences, and a Bachelor's in Speech Therapy. She is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation and a Senior Practitioner with EMCC Global. She’s also the author of the personal development book Truth or Dare and the host of The Leadership in Progress Podcast. Vaso is passionate about helping leaders grow and teams thrive. Her mission is to contribute to organizational cultures where people work with inspiration, joy, and trust—bringing out their best selves, together.