Creating Cadence

What began as a simple experiment during the early months of the pandemic has evolved into a global conversation about sustainable success, intentional productivity, regenerative leadership, creativity, wellbeing, and the future of work. In this special centenary episode, Mich Bondesio reflects on the journey of creating the Creating Cadence Podcast, the themes that have shaped it, the lessons learned along the way, and the impact this community has had over the past six years.This is both a celebration of community and a reflection on what it takes to demonstrate creating cadence in action.A look back at what we’ve explored together. and a reminder that meaningful things are often built one small, consistent step at a time.In episode 100 of the Creating Cadence podcast:The story behind how Creating Cadence began during the pandemicThe surprising growth of a global audience across 60 countriesWhy podcasting became a catalyst for personal and professional growthThe six major themes that have shaped the show over six yearsThe lessons learned from producing 100 episodesThe importance of seasonal pauses and sustainable creative practiceEpisode 100 Timestamps[00:01:33] Introduction & Celebrating 100 Episodes[00:07:59] Thematic Review of Six Years of Creating Cadence[00:08:50] Theme 1: Reimagining Success & Sustainable Leadership[00:09:25] Theme 2: Intentional Productivity, Human Energy & Wellbeing[00:09:57] Theme 3: Creativity, Identity & Meaningful Work[00:10:25] Theme 4: Building Better Work Cultures & Communities[00:10:55] Theme 5: Technology, Innovation & The Future of Work[00:11:28] Theme 6: Nature, Systems & Regenerative Thinking[00:12:15] Lessons Learned from Building a Podcast[00:15:05] Looking Ahead & Seasonal PauseKey insight: 100 episodes. 6 years. 42 guests. Listeners in 60 countries.Meaningful things are rarely built overnight. They grow through consistency, curiosity, experimentation, and a willingness to keep showing up — even when you’re not entirely sure who’s listening.Whether you’ve been listening since Episode 1 or discovered the podcast today, thank you for being part of this journey.Here’s to the next chapter, Mich 😊#Podcasting #Leadership #FutureOfWork #CreatingCadence #IntentionalProductivity #SustainableBusiness #RegenerativeWorkingPracticesSeason 15 follows a monologue format hosted by Mich Bondesio, exploring burnout and overwork and why they have no place in the future of work.Produced by: Bondesio MediaAvailable on: Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, YouTubeEdited on: DescriptHosted on: AcastMusic: "Changing Their Minds" from Premium Beat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Creating Cadence Podcast, Mich Bondesio explores the hidden cost of abundance, and why strategic constraints, decision diets, and clearer digital boundaries may be the key to better work.Building on Episode 97’s discussion around rhythmic weeks and regenerative work, this episode dives into the relationship between focus, attention, cognitive overload, and the environments we work within.In this episode:Why too much choice creates friction and decision fatigueThe psychology behind the Paradox of ChoiceHow constraints can unlock creativity and momentumWhat a Decision Diet is — and how to implement oneWhy founders need to learn to “kill good ideas”How “No Lists” and kill criteria protect strategic focusThe hidden cost of being constantly accessibleWhy digital noise erodes clarity and depthHow to create healthier communication boundariesWhy protecting focus is a leadership signalTimestamped Sections:[00:01:02] The Overwhelm of Possibility & Enabling Signal Over Noise[00:02:06] The Hidden Cost of Too Much Choice[00:02:51] The Paradox of Choice[00:03:35] Shifting from Abundance to Constraint[00:04:16] The Decision Diet[00:05:02] Killing Good Ideas [00:05:37] Kill Criteria & ‘No’ Lists[00:06:26] From Strategy to Environment[00:06:40] The Noisy Room[00:07:10] The Cost of Constant Access[00:07:37] Signal Over Noise[00:08:14] Async & Expectations[00:08:52] Protecting Focus is a Leadership SignalAbout Creating Cadence:Creating Cadence is a podcast about what it really takes to work well and live well in this fast-paced world. The focus is on re-imagining work and business for high-performing founders and teams, creatively-minded entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven business owners who want to make a meaningful impact without sacrificing themselves or their people to burnout, hustle, and overwork.Season 15 follows a monologue format hosted by Mich Bondesio, exploring burnout and overwork and why they have no place in the future of work.Produced by: Bondesio MediaAvailable on: Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, YouTubeEdited on: DescriptMusic: "Changing Their Minds" from Premium Beat#Productivity #FutureOfWork #Leadership #BurnoutPrevention #SustainableBusiness #RegenerativeWork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode 97 of Creating Cadence, we explore the hidden issue behind modern productivity struggles: time poverty caused by fragmentation, not lack of hours. From reactive schedules to intentional rhythm, learn how to design your week for clarity, creativity, and sustainable success with regenerative working practices and rhythmic weeks.This episode builds on Episode 96 (Inner Capacity & Performance Infrastructure) and introduces a powerful shift — from managing time to designing rhythmic weeks that support clarity, focus, and sustainable performance. You’ll also learn why even a simplified strategy isn’t enough if your system doesn’t support energy, and how regenerative working practices can help you build a business that doesn’t burn you out.Episode 97 - Key Ideas:Why feeling “busy but unproductive” is a design problem, not a discipline issueThe real meaning of time poverty (and why it’s about fragmentation)Why most weeks are reactive, and how to redesign themHow to structure a rhythmic week around energy and cognitive loadThe hidden cost of context switching and attention residueWhy thinking time is essential infrastructure, not a luxuryWhy simplifying your strategy doesn’t solve burnoutHow to implement the 4Rs of regenerative work:Connect with MichWebsite: creatingcadence.coSubstack: creatingcadence.substack.comBook: thecadenceeffect.comAbout This Podcast:Creating Cadence is a podcast about what it really takes to work well and live well in this fast-paced world. The focus is on re-imagining work and business for high-performing founders and teams, creatively-minded entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven business owners who want to make a meaningful impact without sacrificing themselves or their people to burnout, hustle, and overwork.Season 15 follows a monologue format hosted by Mich Bondesio, exploring burnout and overwork and why they have no place in the future of work.Produced by: Bondesio MediaAvailable on: Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, YouTubeEdited on: DescriptMusic: "Changing Their Minds" from Premium Beat#Productivity #FutureOfWork #Leadership #BurnoutPrevention #SustainableBusiness #RegenerativeWork #RhythmicWeek Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the real bottleneck in your work isn’t lack of time, but your capacity to hold attention? Mich Bondesio explores the hidden cost of fragmented attention and why traditional productivity models are quietly draining our ability to think, lead, and create effectively. From the “invisible drain” of constant digital interruption to the deeper concept of inner capacity as performance infrastructure, this episode reframes productivity as a function of attention, energy, and recovery, not output alone.In episode 96, you’ll learn why:Busyness often masks a lack of meaningful progressAttention—not time—is your most valuable resourceDeep, uninterrupted focus drives disproportionately better resultsInner capacity directly impacts decision-making, leadership, and resilienceSmall, intentional resets can prevent overload and burnoutThis episode is a powerful reminder that sustainable performance isn’t about doing more—it’s about becoming someone who can think clearly, decide wisely, and create with depth.Connect with MichWebsite: creatingcadence.coSubstack: creatingcadence.substack.comBook: thecadenceeffect.comAbout This Podcast:Creating Cadence is a podcast about what it really takes to work well and live well in this fast-paced world. The focus is on re-imagining work and business for high-performing founders and teams, creatively-minded entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven business owners who want to make a meaningful impact without sacrificing themselves or their people to burnout, hustle, and overwork.Season 15 follows a monologue format hosted by Mich Bondesio, exploring burnout and overwork and why they have no place in the future of work.Produced by: Bondesio MediaAvailable on: Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, YouTubeEdited on: DescriptMusic: "Changing Their Minds" from Premium Beat#Productivity #FutureOfWork #Leadership #BurnoutPrevention #IntentionalWork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mich Bondesio explores a paradigm shift in leadership: redefining the CEO role as Chief Energy Officer. Instead of simply executing and managing, today’s leaders must steward energy, creativity, and resilience for themselves and their teams. Discover why this matters, the benefits it brings to business performance, and how to start embodying this regenerative leadership model in your own work.This episode is part of Season 14: Rewriting the Rules of Work. Mich explains why traditional productivity models are no longer fit for purpose, and how leaders, founders, and teams can design more sustainable rhythms that fuel both performance and wellbeing. In this season, expect a mix of solo deep dives and expert interviews with leaders in psychology, sustainability, and behavioural strategy.In this episode, key topics include:[00:04:45] Why traditional models of leadership no longer fit today’s workplace.[00:08:10] Defining the role of Chief Energy Officer and the four types of energy every leader must steward.[00:10:00] How becoming a Chief Energy Officer impacts culture, creativity, and performance.[00:12:29] Real-world examples from HubSpot, Patagonia, and Mindvalley.[00:14:13] Three actionable steps to start practicing energy-conscious leadership.Podcast Sponsor Offer: Get 20% off Magic Mind productivity shots and 48% off subscriptions with my magic code "MICH20". Head to https://magicmind.com/MICH20 to get yours.Download the episode transcript and links to resources mentioned at: https://creatingcadence.co/ep86-ceo-chief-energy-officer/Episode Links:Substack: creatingcadence.substack.comMich’s book: thecadenceeffect.comWebsite: creatingcadence.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This season’s theme is Rewriting the Rules of Work — exploring how leaders, founders, and creative thinkers can move beyond outdated models of hustle, control, and burnout, to create healthier, more resilient, and sustainable ways of working. After a summer reset, host Mich Bondesio kicks off Season 14 with fresh insights, new projects, and an invitation to rethink how we work.In this episode, Mich introduces the theme of season 14 - Rewriting the Rules of Work, covering:Why the old rules of work (busyness = productivity, hustle = success, infinite growth at all costs) are no longer fit for purpose.The four forces reshaping work: burnout, ecological crises, AI acceleration, and cultural value shifts.An introduction to the three paradigm shifts explored this season:The Chief Energy Officer – redefining leadership around energy and wellbeing.Productivity That Replenishes – moving beyond toxic hustle towards regenerative, intentional workflows.Designing Business for a Changing Planet – embedding sustainability into strategy, not slogans.This season, expect a mix of solo deep dives and expert interviews with leaders in psychology, sustainability, and behavioural strategy.Mich also shares updates from her summer, including experimenting with a 4-day workweek, launching a Substack, creating October masterclasses, starting her first fiction project, and the productivity and wellbeing benefits of time in nature.Download the episode transcript at: https://creatingcadence.co/ep-84-rewriting-the-rules-of-work/Episode Resources & Links:Substack: creatingcadence.substack.comOctober Masterclasses: cadence-masterclasses-october2025.eventbrite.co.ukMich’s book: thecadenceeffect.comWebsite: creatingcadence.coEdited on DescriptMusic for this season from Blue Dot Sessions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lara Harrison of SuperStar PAs on flexible business models, balancing work and life, and setting healthy boundaries with clients and teams.The theme for this season of the Creating Cadence podcast is sustainable business approaches and regenerative, flexible working practices.Full transcript, show notes and resources can be accessed here: https://creatingcadence.co/ep82-lara-harrison-balance-boundaries/ MAGIC MIND Special Offer - Get up to 48% off your subscription with code: CADENCEAPRGet your Magic Mind here : www.magicmind.com/CADENCEAPRThe podcast is hosted on Acast and available wherever you listen to your pods. It's edited on Descript, and this season's groovy music track is OneEightFour by Skittle on Blue Dot Sessions.#Sustainability #TripleBottomLine #CreatingCadence #FutureOfWork #FlexibleWorking #SustainableBusiness #WorkLifeBalance #IntentionalProductivity #PurposeDrivenBusiness #RegenerativePractices #MagicMind #MentalPerformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deborah Smith of S&L Planning shares how self-awareness, intentional practices & flexible working help her navigate the challenges and opportunities of business, life and parenthood.Full transcript, show notes and resources can be accessed here: https://creatingcadence.co/ep80-deborah-smith-planning-for-presence/ MAGIC MIND Special Offer - Get up to 48% off your subscription with code: CADENCEAPRGet your Magic Mind here : www.magicmind.com/CADENCEAPRThe podcast is hosted on Acast and available wherever you listen to your pods. It's edited on Descript, and this season's groovy music track is OneEightFour by Skittle on Blue Dot Sessions.#Sustainability #TripleBottomLine #CreatingCadence #FutureOfWork #FlexibleWorking #SustainableBusiness #4DayWeek #WorkLifeBalance #IntentionalProductivity #PurposeDrivenBusiness #RegenerativePractices #MagicMind #MentalPerformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this season, Mich Bondesio is talking to change makers creating impact both inside and outside of traditional sustainability sectors about effective ways to build more regenerative work practices and doing business that supports people, planet, and profit.In episode 78 of the Creating Cadence Podcast we cover:[00:01:22] News & Updates[00:02:03] How I became a Magic Mind Ambassador[00:04:55] Vedic Meditation[00:06:46] B Corp Fest[00:07:36] Introduction To Flexible Working[00:08:23] Part 1 - Why Flex Matters[00:09:29] Part 2 - Flexible Working Options[00:11:44] Part 3 - The Human Benefits of Flex[00:14:10] Part 4 - The Challenges[00:17:22] Part 5 - Season 13 GuestsFull transcript and show note links can be found at: https://creatingcadence.co/ep78-why-flexi-working-matters/MAGIC MIND Mental Performance Shot Offer - Get 20% discount on a one time purchase or up to 48% off for subscriptions with my code: CADENCEGet your Magic Mind here : https://www.magicmind.com/CADENCE #sustainability #environment #triplebottomline #creatingcadencepodcast #regenerativeleadership #sustainablebusiness #intentionalproductivity #socialimpact #consciousbusiness #bcorp #purposedrivenbusiness #regenerativepractices #attunement #sustainablebusiness #magicmind #mentalperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.