Recover on purpose: the holiday matrix
About this episode
Ross explores the concept of intentional recovery during holidays and introduces the holiday matrix as a coaching tool.
What if your next holiday wasn't simply time away from work — but an opportunity to reconnect with what matters? In this solo episode, Ross explores why recovery is much more than rest. Drawing on behavioural science, the Job Demands-Resources Model and research into leisure time recovery, he shares a fresh perspective on why holidays can help us rebuild one of our most important leadership capacities: our psychological flexibility . Ross introduces the holiday matrix —a simple coaching tool to help you recover with intention rather than drift through your break on autopilot. Whether you're travelling abroad, enjoying a staycation or simply taking a few days away from work, this episode offers practical ideas to help you return feeling more present, curious and connected. In this episode, Ross explores: Why leaders can become less psychologically flexible when they're under sustained pressure or exhausted What the Job Demands-Resources Model tells us about recovery The four key ingredients of leisure time recovery: Psychological detachment Relaxation Mastery Control Why curiosity might be one of the first signs that you're genuinely switching off How to use the Holiday Matrix to…
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