Build vs Optimise: Knowing What Phase You Are In

As we move into the second quarter of the year, it’s a powerful moment to pause and ask:

What is actually working?

And what might need to change?

In this episode Maya reflects on a theme that emerged during the first quarter of the year: the difference between build phases and optimisation phases in both careers and life.

Many high achievers spend years in build mode,  launching projects, changing roles, developing expertise, raising families, and creating new opportunities.

But there comes a point where growth isn’t about adding more.

It’s about refining what already exists.

This episode explores how recognising the phase you’re in can change the way you approach your work, your goals, and your energy.

What You Will Learn

• The difference between build phases and optimisation phases in career and life

• Why building something new requires far more energy than refining something existing

• How organisational theory explains the balance between exploration and optimisation

• Why build phases often take longer than expected

• The hidden power of optimising systems, habits, and processes that already work

• How to identify whether you’re currently in a build season or an optimisation season

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