S2, Ep18: Quietly bold + seasonally aligned with Sarah Philp

What if rest wasn’t something you had to earn? And what if planning didn’t need to feel like pressure?

In this beautiful, slow-paced conversation, I’m joined by the quietly bold Sarah Philp - psychologist, coach, and founder of Saorsa Psychology (Gaelic for freedom). Her work supports educators and leaders in making space for reflection, renewal, and a more seasonal way of living and working - yes, even within the rigid structures of the school year.

We talk about so much more than education here. This episode is an invitation to reconsider how you approach time, rest, leadership, and the rhythms of your work year especially if you’ve been caught in a cycle of “go-go-go” and can’t remember the last time you actually felt spacious.

Sarah also shares the story behind her stunning seasonal planner, Your Woven Year, designed especially for educators - but honestly? Anyone craving a slower, gentler approach to productivity will find so much wisdom in her words.

In this episode, we chat about:

• What it means to be quietly disruptive and how powerful that can be

• Sarah’s take on leadership as an introvert

• The intense, rigid rhythms of the school calendar and how that affects wellbeing

• Why rest and renewal aren't just for holidays and how to make space for them during the workweek

• The story and intention behind her seasonal planner, Your Woven Year

• How connecting with nature can become a tool for time awareness, not just self-care

• Why she chose the Gaelic word for freedom as her business name and what freedom means to her

• What we can all learn from teachers when it comes to presence, burnout and the power of rhythm

Whether you're an educator or not, this episode is full of gentle truths and thought-provoking moments that might just change how you plan your year.

Resources mentioned:

• Sarah Philp’s website & planner: https://www.saorsapsychology.co.uk

• Follow Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saorsapsychology

• The books she loves:

• • Time to Think by Nancy Kline

  • The Creative Act by Rick Rubin

  • The Yearly Almanac by Lia Leendertz

  • Nature’s Calendar (micro-seasons from Japanese tradition)

Your Next Steps:

• Work with Me: https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/links

• Self study course, Get More Time: https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/get-more-time-course

• Get my free Time Audit workbook: https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/timeauditworkbook

• Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/sarahstewart.co.uk and https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahstewartglasgow

About Sarah:

I'm your host, Sarah Stewart, Glasgow-based time management expert. My approach combines the wisdom of traditional time management strategies with the transformative power of mindfulness. My commitment is to help you get more time for the things that really matter.

If you are ready to ditch the hustle culture and overwhelm, and instead embrace peaceful productivity; you are in the right place.