<p>Master <strong>High Performance Leadership and Strategic Pausing</strong>. In this episode, Rahul Karan Sharma and Charles Achampong reveal how taking a &quot;strategic pause&quot; enhances decision-making and results.</p><p>Ranked in the <strong>Global Top 1.5%</strong>, <em>The Climb: Leadership Development and Confident Leader</em> podcast is the premier resource for <strong>Leadership Development</strong> and <strong>Career Advancement</strong>. In this episode, bestselling author and keynote speaker Charles Achampong explains why our obsession with speed is sabotaging our success. After a year-long global sabbatical, Charles shares how to integrate pausing as a competitive advantage in government, finance, and corporate culture.</p><p><strong>The CLIMB™ Framework Insight- </strong>This episode highlights <strong>C – Cultivate Your Mindset</strong> and <strong>M – Magnify Your Impact</strong>:</p><ul><li><p><strong>C – Cultivate Your Mindset:</strong> Charles challenges the &quot;fixed mindset&quot; that equates speed with value. By cultivating a mindset that prizes clarity over busyness, leaders reduce mistakes.</p></li><li><p><strong>M – Magnify Your Impact:</strong> Strategic pausing allows you to see the &quot;human story&quot; behind the data. When you lead with this depth, your impact on organizational culture is magnified.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Key moments for aspiring Leaders</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>00:00</strong> – Redefining <strong>High Performance Leadership</strong>.</p></li><li><p><strong>05:13</strong> – Why <strong>Strategic Pausing</strong> is a performance tool, not an escape.</p></li><li><p><strong>09:14</strong> – How to handle urgent requests with a thoughtful pause.</p></li><li><p><strong>13:31</strong> – Overcoming the internal resistance to slowing down.</p></li><li><p><strong>20:56</strong> – Using Storytelling to drive <strong>Organizational Culture</strong>.</p></li></ul><p>Add <strong>&#39;The Climb: Leadership Development and the Confident Leader&#39;</strong> to your Apple/Spotify Podcast library today to ensure you never miss a mindset shift.</p><p><strong>ABOUT THE GUEST: CHARLES ACHAMPONG</strong></p><p>Charles Achampong is a bestselling author and award-winning keynote speaker who specializes in the intersection of high performance and mental clarity. After leading major initiatives across government and finance, Charles took a year-long family sabbatical across eight countries—a journey that redefined his philosophy on success. Today, he equips global organizations to use <strong>Strategic Pausing</strong> as a high-performance strategy, helping teams lead with resilience, humor, and heart.</p><ul><li><p><strong>🌐 Learn more:</strong> <a href="http://www.charlesachampong.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">charlesachampong.com</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>ABOUT YOUR HOST: RAHUL KARAN SHARMA</strong> </p><p><strong>Rahul Karan Sharma | Forbes Coaches Council</strong> <strong>Global Leadership Expert and Staffing Industry Specialist</strong></p><p>Rahul solves the &quot;Accidental Manager&quot; crisis. Using his proprietary <strong>CLIMB Framework™</strong>, he transforms technical experts into executive-ready leaders. Ranked in the <strong>Global Top 1.5% of Podcasters</strong>, Rahul bridges the gap between Northern Virginia’s business ecosystem and international leadership standards. As a prominent member of the <strong>Loudoun County and Greater Reston Chambers of Commerce</strong>, Rahul is the definitive advisor for firms from Ashburn to Arlington seeking <strong>Strategic Acceleration.</strong></p><p><strong>🚀Audit Your Leadership: </strong>[<a href="https://climb-leadership-audit.scoreapp.com/">⁠https://climb-leadership-audit.scoreapp.com/⁠</a>] </p><p><strong>📖 Get your copy of &quot;Be Action Oriented&quot;: </strong>[<a href="https://www.habits4miracles.com/jumpstart">⁠https://www.habits4miracles.com/jumpstart⁠</a>]</p><p><strong>🌐Official Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.rahulkaransharma.com">⁠www.rahulkaransharma.com⁠</a></p><p><strong>📈Connect: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulkaransharma/">⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulkaransharma/⁠</a></p><p>🎙️ <strong>Search &#39;The CLIMB Rahul Karan Sharma&#39; on Spotify &amp; Apple</strong></p><p>#theclimbpodcast #executivepresence #staffingindustry #dcleaders #rahulkaransharma #confidentleader #leadershipdevelopment #nextgenleaders </p>