On Finding Balance while Achieving Results with Karen Mathews…

Esther Peralez-Dieckmann
Managing Director
OFFICE OF WOMEN’S ADVOCACY
COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA*

I now understand the power and motivation that comes from taking the time to get the right goals set so you’re committed to making them a reality…and the relief that comes from handing off objectives to others that they are well suited for and motivated to achieve.
Karen Mathews helped me to take the time to assess what my needs and goals are in both my career and personal life. There were so many factors that were in the way of my setting my own clear path. There were even objectives, we looked at, that I had set for myself some time back that I had left hanging out there—and was not moving towards—that made me feel ineffective every day. Karen Mathews helped me sort through the noise of what others wanted and what I thought I was supposed to work towards, so I could focus on creating my own goals.

I took away tools that have helped me keep perspective, to take back my time and put balance back into my life.
Before working with Karen, I would have said I was very active in my personal and professional lives. Now, as I have learned to move forward with purpose, I would say I am deeply engaged in my personal and professional endeavors, without being worn out. Staying clear on where I’m headed and how I can support others prevents me from feeling that I need to over work in every direction.

Before I would over do, accomplish less and feel worse.
What a relief to know you are doing the best possible thing in each area of your life and are getting great results!

Demands for my time and attention are constantly shifting and since working with Karen, I have a strategy that works for me to be in control of my time, energy and focus without the risk of becoming overwhelmed.
Now, I have a clear understanding of how my energy works—what gives me energy, what drains me. As a result, I am able to take control of my days and projects and build a fully integrated life. There will always be more that can be done in my line of work, always people who should be helped into greater arenas of opportunity. That makes my work important. Because of my work with Karen Mathews I am stimulated and not overwhelmed by all the potential I perceive.

I can now stand in the middle of a deluge of priorities and see my priorities (within it) and understand how to proceed so I get traction with each minute I spend. That’s the gift of a lifetime. It’s the same at home. What a difference!

As a result, I have found that I am more effective, accomplishing more at work and balancing my time for my family and in taking care of myself, too. I would recommend Karen Mathews to any busy executive who cares deeply about their work and about their family.

* This testimonial is given by Ms. Peralez-Dieckman in her own individual capacity. The County of Santa Clara does not endorse or promote any products or services provided by Karen Mathews.