Aug 11, 2026 · 35 min · 11 segments
In many organizations, the ideal employee is still the one who’s always on, answers instantly, and never seems to slow down. Elizabeth Svoboda—award-winning science journalist and author of The Art of…
Elizabeth SvobodaGuestJennifer ColosimoHost
Deliberate pacing of the type that we need to do to sustain our careers for decades, it takes a fair amount of courage.
Um, and I think we need to acknowledge that, and we need to be prepared for some of these moments that we maybe are going to be uncomfortable when we set a boundary.
I, I know myself, and I know that I can't b- be at my best when I have to adhere to these certain cultural expectations.
[upbeat music] Welcome to FranklinCovey's "On Leadership." I'm your host, Jennifer Colosimo.
Today's guest is Elizabeth Svoboda, an award-winning science journalist and author who translates cutting-edge psychology into practical tools.
Drawing on n- research from neuroscience, psychology, and elite performance, her book, "The Art of Pacing," shows how to deliberately manage the intensity and timing of your effort so you can meet today's demands without sacrificing your capacity to thrive over the long term.
In our conversation, we discuss what high-performing teams and organizations do differently, and how leaders can create environments where people consistently do their best work.
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Deliberate pacing of the type that we need to do to sustain our careers for decades, it takes a fair amount of courage.
Um, and I think we need to acknowledge that, and we need to be prepared for some of these moments that we maybe are going to be uncomfortable when we set a boundary.
I, I know myself, and I know that I can't b- be at my best when I have to adhere to these certain cultural expectations.
[upbeat music] Welcome to FranklinCovey's "On Leadership." I'm your host, Jennifer Colosimo.
Today's guest is Elizabeth Svoboda, an award-winning science journalist and author who translates cutting-edge psychology into practical tools.
Drawing on n- research from neuroscience, psychology, and elite performance, her book, "The Art of Pacing," shows how to deliberately manage the intensity and timing of your effort so you can meet today's demands without sacrificing your capacity to thrive over the long term.
In our conversation, we discuss what high-performing teams and organizations do differently, and how leaders can create environments where people consistently do their best work.
