In this empowering episode of Positive Solutions 4 Life, Peggy Meyer sits down with Mel Ferguson, a self-leadership coach, speaker, and mentor, to explore what it truly means to lead yourself from the inside out. Mel shares her powerful journey from being a teenage mom of four to experiencing a medical wake-up call that forced her to re-evaluate how she was living. Like many, she had spent years putting everyone else's needs first—until she realized the cost to her health, identity, and well-being.

Mel now helps others shift from burnout and overgiving to conscious leadership of their own lives—starting with self-awareness, emotional intelligence, healthy boundaries, and redefining rest. This conversation will help you reflect on how you show up for yourself and empower you to make intentional changes.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Self-leadership begins with awareness and choice: How are you leading yourself today?

• Rest is essential, not a reward. Define what rest looks like for you—and give yourself permission to take it.

• Boundaries are self-respect in action. Start small, build clarity and confidence over time.

• Learn to regularly check in with your emotions and needs using tools like non-violent communication.

• Align your rest, work, and play in a way that works for your season of life—these aren't separate, but interconnected.

🛠️ Tools & Practices Shared:

• Developing emotional intelligence and practicing non-violent communication

• Using self-reflection questions: What do I feel? What do I need?

• Starting with one small boundary and celebrating progress

• Creating a “rest list” personalized to your lifestyle (e.g., walks, baths, nature, music, movement)

• Understanding how your self-leadership affects your family, teams, and impact

🌿 Final Reflection: "Leadership starts with you. When you lead yourself with care, intention, and self-respect, your life—and the lives of those around you—transform."

📲 Connect with Mel Ferguson: 🌐 Website: melanieferguson.co.uk 📸 Instagram: @meljferguson 💼 LinkedIn: Mel Ferguson on LinkedIn

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