Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories for Founders
By Ellen Williams
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Time to Press Pause is the leadership podcast for founders, executive leaders, and high-performing professionals who want to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and intention.
Hosted by Ellen Williams, the creator of the Progress From Presence philosophy and founder of The Salient Strategist.
Through her podcast, workshops, and Creating Time book, she helps founders and executive leaders develop Leadership Presence, create strategic clarity, and build sustainable success.
Each episode features conversations with business leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, and experts exploring Leadership Presence, strategic clarity, intentional leadership, creating time for what matters most, sustainable success, and the power of pressing pause in a constantly connected world.
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The Cost of Not Pressing Pause, with John de Jong
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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Leadership Clarity, Systems & The Power of Pressing Pause with Adam Hamadache
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May 28, 2026 |
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Press Pause to Grow: Hiring, Letting Go & Choosing Family Over Hustle with Thomas Cox
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May 05, 2026 |
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Press Pause on Autopilot: Nicole Donnelly on Reinventing What No Longer Works
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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When Success Becomes the Problem: A CEO’s Press Pause Story
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Press Pause on Technology Before It Runs Your Life | Cory Dunham
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Press Pause to Take Accountability: Jon Sheldon on Ego, Vision, and Misalignment
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Press Pause to Leave: Sean O’Rourke on Knowing When It’s Time to Step Away
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Press Pause Under Pressure: Susan L. Combs on Integrity and Leadership
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Press Pause for Transformation: Judy K. Herman on Retreats, Relationships, and the Risk of Growth
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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When Hollywood Collapsed, He Hit Pause and Rebuilt Everything with Mas Moriya
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Press Pause for Energy: Jenica Norris on Managing Your Mind, Not Your Minutes
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Strategic Pauses for Faster Progress with Sophie Devonshire
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Press Pause for Alignment: Stephanie Vaughan on Listening to Your Emotions
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Press Pause to Pivot: Barbara Lange on Building a Purpose-Driven Business
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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From Scientist to Storyteller: A Press Pause Story with Laura Lampa
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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The Courage to Press Pause: Ed Clementi on Leaving a C-Suite Career to Find Alignment
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Mindset is the Most Important Thing with Scott Ballard
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Strive for Peace with Anatoly Spektor
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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Focusing on Needs and Wants with Mitchell Levy
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Jun 07, 2025 |
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Later is Not Guaranteed with Ann Sheu
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May 29, 2025 |
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There's More to Life Than Your Business with Julie Niehoff
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May 22, 2025 |
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Observe Without Judgement with Elor Shem Tov
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May 16, 2025 |
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You Can't Go Back with Leah Salinas
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May 06, 2025 |
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Pausing Can Be Easier Said Than Done - Anniversary Episode with Kim Poulos Lieberz
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Feed the Soul and the Bottom Line with Kevin Bartram
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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The Pause Rewritten with Andrea Schiavone
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Allow Yourself to Evolve with Jenn Gulbrand
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Beware of Mental Cement with Rajen Sheth
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Pay Attention to Pets and Pet Projects with Mei-Yung Lee
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Nurture Your Dreams with Johanne Brierre
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Less is More with Paige Arnof-Fenn
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Trust Your Feelings with Jeffrey P. McNulty
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Pause Before You Hit the Bottom with Dr. Shehzad Batliwala
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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What Is Your Currency? with Erin Mote
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Secure Your Mask Before Helping Others with Megan Steckly
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Identify Your Transferable Skills with Ruchi Pinniger
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Let Go of Things You No Longer Need with Donna Cravotta
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Enagage in Honest Assessments to Avoid Regret with Urs Koenig
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Discover What You Really Want with Andrea Chilcote & Stephanie Borsari
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Creating Your Point of View with Henry Poydar
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Special Episode: Happy New Year 2025
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Learn From Your Customers with Robert Levin
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Thanksgiving Episode with Ellen Williams
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Season One Finale - Everyone Pauses with Ellen Williams
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Be Agile and Focus on the "What" Not the "How" with Julie Thomas
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Be Present to Unleash Creative New Opportunities with Dr. Marie-Hellene Pelletier
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Delegate and Elevate Your Team with Brynn Gibbs
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Get Grounded and Build Resilience with Julie Christiansen
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Have Faith with Melinda Emerson
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Slowing Down was the Biggest Gift I Could Have Ever Been Given with Neha Sangwan, MD
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Be Creative, Make Something, Have Fun with Susie deVille
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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It's Okay to say "No" with Carol Williams
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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You Don't Have to Be a CEO Forever with Jeremy Goldman
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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"Tuck & Roll" - Be Prepared to Pivot with Bonnie-Lyn de Bartok
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Pause and Reevaluate to Give the Best That You Can with Enrique Acosta Gonzalez
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Be All In, But Not at All Costs with Alan Furlong
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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CEOs Are Human Too! with Carol Silva Moralez
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Ask for Advice with Paul Dupuis
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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Empowering Communications with Jaci Clement
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Be a Lifelong Learner with DC Glenn
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Don't Give Up! with Bridgette L. Smith
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Find the Moment of Gratitude with Charles Gaudet
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Sparked by Mid-life Crisis with Beth Meixner
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Be Willing to Follow Your Passion with Michael Todisco
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May 28, 2024 |
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Stay Aligned with Your Values with Barbara Fonti
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May 21, 2024 |
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You Have to be Happy with Hilary Topper
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May 14, 2024 |
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Stand Still with Jerry Colonna
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May 07, 2024 |
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Tired of Being Tired with Ben Renshaw
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Recognize When You No Longer Belong with Adrienne Garland
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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It's Classy to Pause with Steven Foster
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Apr 30, 2024 |