19. Izabela Kvesic | Energy Audits & Morning Routines: Practical Steps for a Fulfilling Life

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Podcast

March 3, 2025

Izabela Kvesic, entrepreneur and CEO of Blue Water Performance Ltd., shares her insights on balancing career, family, and personal well-being. She emphasizes the power of intention-setting, energy management, and self-care in achieving success.

“I would encourage everyone when they feel overwhelmed, just remind yourself, how can I be more like water? How can I pivot and just allow it to be”

Key Takeaways:

Mindset is Everything: Izabela’s mantra, “You got this!”, is rooted in self-brainwashing for positivity, which she credits for maintaining balance in both motherhood and career.
Morning Routines for Success: Daily intention-setting, meditation, and affirmations lay the foundation for productivity and well-being.
Energy Audits Improve Focus: Identifying energy vampires (tasks that drain energy) vs. energy angels (activities that fuel positivity) helps maintain balance in work and life.
Setting Boundaries is Crucial: Establishing clear expectations at work and home ensures a seamless transition between corporate life and entrepreneurship.

Mindset & Morning Routines: The Key to Izabela’s Success

Izabela attributes much of her success to a well-structured morning routine designed to foster a strong mindset. Her routine includes:

Intention Setting: Outlining clear goals and potential challenges for the day.
Meditation: A quick outdoor session to clear the mind.
Positive Affirmations: Using empowering mantras like “I’m open to receive” to cultivate a confident mindset.
Energy Alignment: Starting the day with positivity to enhance performance across all roles.

Balancing Motherhood & Career: From Corporate to Entrepreneurship

With a 20-year corporate career at Unilever, Izabela had all three of her children while actively working in leadership roles.
She proactively set clear expectations with HR to balance work and family life, adjusting her roles to reduce travel and prioritize family time.
Now, as an entrepreneur, she co-runs her business with her husband, eliminating a 3-hour daily commute and focusing on quality time with family.

Energy Management & Self-Care: The Power of Energy Audits

Weekly Energy Audits:
- Identifying energy vampires (people or tasks that drain energy)
- Recognizing energy angels (activities that boost energy)
Scheduling Energy-Boosting Activities: Prioritizing tasks that bring joy and fulfillment.
Self-Care as a Priority: Encouraging individuals to “put their oxygen mask on first” before taking care of others.

Adapting Parenting Strategies as Children Grow

As her children transition into their teenage years, Izabela adjusts her approach by creating more one-on-one time to maintain strong family connections.
This shift ensures deeper relationships despite their evolving interests and schedules.

Corporate to Entrepreneurship: A Purpose-Driven Transition

Izabela and her husband conducted a joint exercise to define their family’s version of success.
They prioritized harmony, work-life balance, and being present for their children over climbing the corporate ladder.
Today, Izabela offers executive and business coaching, leveraging her corporate expertise to guide others in achieving success on their terms.

About Izabela Kvesic

Izabela Kvesic is a dynamic entrepreneur, business strategist, and life coach. As the Co-Founder & CEO of Blue Water Performance Ltd., she helps women lead authentic, fulfilling lives. With over 20 years of corporate experience in brand building, strategy, and women’s advocacy, Izabela integrates her expertise as a certified Life Coach and Six Phase Meditation Trainer by Mindvalley.

Notable Achievements:

2025 Finalist for Female Business Leader
2025 Canadian Choice Award Winner for Business Coaching
2025 Consumer Choice Award Winner in Business Excellence
2025 Women of Influence Nominee

Empowering Women: Izabela helps clients embrace their genius, activate their purpose, and elevate their personal brand to attract aligned opportunities.

When she’s not coaching, Izabela enjoys stand-up paddleboarding with her family or tending to her lavender garden. Her favorite phrase? “You got this!”