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Lisa Pachence, MCC

Career Coach

Lisa Pachence is a Master Certified Coach, an Executive Life Coach, Career Consultant, and the Founder of LP Coaching based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With over nine years of professional coaching experience and 10 years in Recruiting and HR, Lisa specializes in supporting under-fulfilled overachievers to overcome cycles of burnout and stress and have a big life with big impact. Lisa is also a Mentor Coach with the International Coach Federation and runs a thriving community of trained professional coaches.

Education

  • BA, Bucknell University, Anthropology, Spanish, and Economics

Professional Achievements

  • Featured on “This is It TV” and “The College Success Professor”
  • Has contributed to acclaimed podcasts and websites including Live Boldly, The Coaching Studio, The Essence of Mastery Summit, The Dreammason Podcast, HumanCare Podcast, Opulent Events, and Noomii
  • Featured Author in "Success in any Season"

Certifications & Organizations

  • Holds a Master Certified Coach credential through the International Coach Federation
  • Certified by Leadership Call, LLC in Emotional Intelligence
  • Dare to Lead Trained
  • Accomplishment Coaching Certified Coach (ACCC)

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How can I deal with feeling overwhelmed at a new job?
It's normal to feel overwhelmed starting a new job. First, define what overwhelm means to you specifically and where you feel it in your body. Try meditation or breathing exercises to lower your stress response. Ask for support from coworkers and managers. Have an evening routine to leave work stress at work. Over time you'll get more efficient and comfortable in the role.
What are some ways I can reduce feeling overwhelmed at work when I have a high workload?
When you feel overwhelmed at work, it's important to prioritize your tasks. Make a list of everything you need to do and rank the items by importance. Focus on completing the essential tasks first. If you still have time after that, you can work on some of the less critical items. It also helps to set time limits for big projects so they don't take over your whole schedule. For example, block off a few hours each day to work on a major project. This allows you to still have time to complete your other work tasks. Saying "no" more often also helps reduce overwhelm. Don't agree to additional tasks if you truly don't have time for them. Asking for help when you need it is important too. See if you can delegate some of your work to others to lighten your load.
I feel overwhelmed a lot. How do I know if it's normal or a sign of a bigger issue?
Feeling overwhelmed occasionally is very normal. However, if you feel overwhelmed constantly or unable to function, that likely signals a larger issue. I'd recommend talking to a therapist if overwhelm is your normal state. A good rule of thumb is that you shouldn't feel overwhelmed all the time - it should only happen sometimes when you genuinely have too much going on. But if it's constant, a therapist can help you manage overwhelming emotions and change negative thought patterns. They can teach new ways of thinking and behaving so you don't get so easily overloaded. Your doctor can provide a referral to a qualified therapist. Many times therapy is covered by health insurance too, so check on that. Getting professional help ensures any underlying conditions get addressed.
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