Twój kalendarz pęka w szwach? Zastosuj regułę "50%" | Alicja Chilińska-Zawadzka

We often convince ourselves that to be successful and shoulder the responsibility of a family or team, we must be made of steel, and that every moment of weakness is a reason for shame. It's time to put an end to this and understand that true strength doesn't come from constantly gritting our teeth, but from the ability to stop and take a deep breath. In today's Powerwalk, Mateusz Kusznierewicz powerwalks with guest Alicja Chilińska-Zawadzka, CEO of EDF Power Solutions Polska. A woman who has been successfully operating in the extremely demanding, male-dominated energy industry for 21 years. This is a deep and honest conversation about how to build authentic resilience to crises, deal with overstimulation, and why sometimes the most breakthrough step in solving a problem is simply taking it for a walk. In this article, we break down: • The art of "exiting" a problem – what to do when unexpected, difficult decisions overwhelm us? Alicja reveals her lifesaving habit: she grabs her Nordic walking poles and simply walks forward, without headphones. Discover why such an energetic walk is the best way to instantly clear your head and oxygenate your body. • The Golden Rule of 50% in the Calendar – we debunk the myth that a good day is a day planned down to the minute. Hear why a wise approach is to have your calendar only half full, leaving the rest for relaxed socializing, unexpected challenges, and simple, human conversation with your team. This golden rule immediately relieves the pressure of rushing. • The Blank Slate Method – after returning from a walk, problems look different. See how putting your thoughts on paper allows you to see difficulties from a different perspective. We learn how to say the liberating phrase: "This problem isn't me, it's just another thing to solve." This effectively distances me from it and calms my nervous system. • The End of the Authoritarian Leader – You Have the Right to Not Know Everything! An expert explains why it's worth adopting a participatory management style. Asking others for advice and opinions ("what would you do if you were me?") isn't a weakness, but the shortest path to building an engaged and supportive environment. • The body as the most valuable machine – chronic stress and demanding work are a debt incurred by our body, which sooner or later will have to be repaid. See why it's so important to regularly repay these debts through gentle exercise, a good diet, and time for yourself. ================================= Alicja Chilińska-Zawadzka - manager with twenty years of experience in preparing and implementing investments in renewable energy sources. She is the CEO and President of the Management Board of EDF Power Solutions Polska, a global energy leader and part of the EDF Group. She is a graduate of the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt/O. As part of her work at EDF Power Solutions, she implements ambitious, large-scale projects supporting Poland's energy security, including energy storage facilities, wind farms, and photovoltaic farms. She is the originator of the "Wind – Mine of Opportunities" project, which provides employees leaving the mining sector with the opportunity to retrain as wind turbine technicians free of charge. She has been involved in advocating for a just energy transition for years, believing that people should always be at the center of change. She was recognized by Forbes as one of the "25 Women in Energy" magazines. In her private life, she is a happy wife and mother. She is passionate about Nordic Walking, psychology, and an active lifestyle. 👉   / alicja.chilinska.zawadzka   👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/edf-... 👉   / alicja-chili%c5%84ska-zawadzka-71731555   👉 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ================================== Power Walk is a daily walk for health. Come join us! 🌿 You can also find us here: 👉 LinkedIn:   / powerwalk-po-zdrowie   👉 Instagram:   / powerwalk_po_zdrowie   👉 Facebook:   / powerwalk.po.zdrowie   👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Qy2ibP... 👉 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast... 👉 Audio library: https://audioteka.com/pl/podcast/powe... 👉 Power Walk website and store: https://www.powerwalk.pl/ Want to co-create Power Walk? 👉 https://links.powerwalk.pl/dzialaj_z_... Subscribe to the Power Walk channel, turn on reminders, and stay up to date with our activities. See you on the walk! #podcastwruchu #walk #motivation #health #habits #healthyhabits #microhabits #powerwalk #diet #mentalhealth