If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or powerless in the face of things you can't change,

then this episode is for you.

Hello, friends, and welcome to the Bride Running podcast.

I'm your host, Selena Acular, and in each episode, you will learn how you can lead conversations

that build connection and spark change.

So today we're discussing a tool that can help you reclaim your energy, ground yourself

in your power, and help your clients do the same.

Let's get into it.

Here's something I hear all the time from coaches and leaders.

How do I keep doing this work when so much is out of my control?

Maybe a teacher keeps missing deadlines.

Maybe your school or district keeps shifting priorities.

Maybe you're watching your team burn out and you don't know how to help.

Maybe there's deep resistance to equity work or silence around issues that matter.

If that sounds familiar, I want to say this.

You are not alone and you are not powerless.

And this work is hard.

So today I want to share a framework that has helped me again and again when I have felt

overwhelmed. It's called the spheres of influence. This is a simple tool with a big impact.

It helps you distinguish between what you can control, what you can influence, and what is

outside of your influence so that you can spend your energy where it actually matters.

Let me walk you through how it works by sharing a story.

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