We made it through the third quarter of 2025 – phew!
When I review Q3 with my clients, we audit the usual suspects: finances, compliance, performance. Those metrics matter, of course. But I want to challenge you to go deeper this time beyond spreadsheets and KPIs and audit your energy.
Not just what you got done, but how you felt doing it.
What lit you up. What wore you down. What aligned with your values and what pulled you off course.
An energy audit is a powerful tool for leaders, consultants, and creatives alike. It’s not about productivity; it’s about sustainability, clarity, and intentional growth.
It’s also not always easy. Sometimes this is the hardest, most honest audit you’ll ever take.
Here’s where to start:
What Fueled You?
Think back over the past quarter. What moments made you feel:
- Energized and alive?
- Proud of your contribution?
- Connected to your purpose?
- Like time flew by in the best way?
Maybe it was mentoring a team member, designing a resource that felt so you, or having a conversation that sparked new ideas. These are clues they point to your zone of genius and zone of joy.
What Drained You?
Now flip the lens. What left you feeling:
- Exhausted or resentful?
- Disconnected from your values?
- Like you were performing instead of contributing?
Maybe it was a meeting without purpose, a misaligned task, or a conversation that required emotional labor without support. These aren’t failures, they’re feedback.
What’s Next?
Once you’ve mapped your energy inputs and outputs, ask:
- What can I delegate, redesign, reframe, or decline?
- What do I want more of and how can I build it into my workflow?
- Where am I tolerating misalignment out of habit or obligation?
This isn’t just self-care, it’s strategic clarity.
When you lead from energy, not depletion, you create a business that’s magnetic, resilient, and human-centered.
So here’s your invitation: Audit your energy like you audit your strategy.
The insights might surprise you and they’ll definitely guide you.
Want support? Let’s work through your Energy Audit together. Schedule your session today