Welcome to episode #34 We’re thrilled to be joined by Sydney Jackson-Clockston today.
Sydney Jackson-Clockston is a Leadership Development and Entrepreneurial Coach, Trainer, Speaker, and Author. She recently published "My Own Worst Enemy: Understanding and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome," a book that delves into conquering negative self-talk and reframing one's mindset for a fulfilling life. Her expertise lies in thought leadership, facilitating tough conversations, building inclusive cultures, DEIJA, and empathy. Sydney is a recipient of the 2022 Good Business Colorado Award and holds certifications in Trauma-Informed Care, Mental Health First Aid - Youth, Harassment Prevention, and Crisis Prevention and Intervention. She is affiliated with various organizations, including Consultants For Good and the Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce...
Welcome to the show Sydney!
Questions
Can you tell us about your experience with dyslexia especially writing your book?
loved school growing up. Mum was educator
2nd/3rd grade spelling bees = major challenge
spent hours studying but spelling didn’t land
teacher assumed she was smart but lazy - not helpful!
mum helped advocate for school to do testing
testing showed high IQ but difficulty spelling
other kids and colleagues laughed at her for spelling
negative experiences led to imposter syndrome
writing book has been an opportunity to reframe those experiences
awareness has improved but still some stigma, e.g. manager said she was unprofessional for spelling mistakes
software is now making dyslexia less problematic
spell check/grammarly
read aloud now basically free
What "work" projects are you concentrating on?
Event coordination: library opening, Good Business Colorado
Coaching entrepreneurs
How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?
Getting married in two weeks!
Travel (even started travel agency)
New Orleans: food, music, culture
Panama: not too crowded
Film
Volunteering
Decompress
Nature time - earthing
What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time?
Brush teeth/hygiene
Gratitude journal
Ease into day
What do you do to optimise productivity during your working hours?
Ta Da list: highlight what you already did and say “Ta Da!”
Underscheduling: keep blank space in the calendar
Setting expectations: when onboarding new clients, tell them how long it’s going to take for a response
Automate data entry: calendly link with questions
COMMERCIAL BREAK
What is one habit you'd like to remove from your life (either a bad habit or one that takes up too much time)?
Stress snacking
How do you switch off at night?
It’s hard when working from home/being an entrepreneur!
Turn off computer and take dogs for a walk
Don’t check emails after 5pm
Mindset work means she’s good at not checking
Tactic from friends: separate work phone
Family time with partner and niece
What resources (books, philosophies, apps, sensory toys) do you find most helpful for productivity and habit formation?
Books:
“My own worst enemy” her book
“The Laziness Lie”
Brenee Brown
“Why we sleep” Matthew Walker
Recommendations in her linktree
Apps:
Mindfulness - helps with sleep
Philosophies:
Coaching/therapy is helpful for most people
Where can people connect with you or find your work?
https://citrineunlimited.com
https://linktr.ee/citrineunlimited
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydneyjc
Do you have any final words or asks for our audience?
Get her book! “My own worst enemy”
Passion over perfection - not everything has to be perfect
Episode 34