It’s a familiar story.
You’re ambitious with a successful career. You enjoy your work and want to keep climbing.
You’re also a parent. You want to be the perfect mom or dad but how can you when you also love your work?
It feels like an impossible balancing act.
Many...
As I was working with one of my executive coaching clients this week, we started exploring a topic I love - the conscious and unconscious mind. He wanted to understand the role the unconscious mind plays in whether the dreams we have for ourselves will be realized…or fall flat.
We...
Achieve exceptional heights in leadership and well-being, one thoughtful step at a time.
What does it take to inspire your team, not just manage them? What if you could lead your team to impressive achievements without the relentless rush, but with thoughtful, mindful steps instead? How can we...
Many of us have been there, feeling like there must be more to life than what we're experiencing. We're taught to work hard and follow the rules, believing that success and fulfillment will naturally follow. But sometimes, despite our efforts, we find ourselves yearning for deeper meaning and...
Having navigated the business consulting world for over two decades, I've encountered a wide array of challenges and questions from leaders. Yet, one query stands out for its frequency and importance: "How do I motivate my team?" This question became even more pressing in the wake of COVID, as...
When we chat about future-proofing your business, what we're really digging into is how to stay relevant in a world that's sprinting ahead like it's late for a meeting with their most important client. You know, the secret sauce to not just surviving but thriving in the business playground of...
By: Brooke M. Dukes
Hey there! If you've landed on this blog, it's a good bet you're feeling more than a little worn out. You're probably asking yourself, "Is this just fatigue or could it be job burnout?"
To answer your question - burnout isn't merely being tired; it's a state of emotional,...
By: Brooke M. Dukes
Take The Quiz!
In our hyper-speed world, where the relentless pursuit of success collides with the chaos of work and life, there's an unwelcome guest that often gatecrashes the party – burnout.
You've heard the term, but do you really grasp its implications on your...
By: Brooke M. Dukes
The Bedrock of Your Existence: Your People
Let's start with the obvious: your people are your company's backbone, its lifeblood, its secret sauce. They're also your brand ambassadors, your foot soldiers, and your most vocal critics. So, it's not just a good idea to understand...
By: Brooke M. Dukes
Welcome to the rollercoaster of the modern business world, where change is the only constant, and the only predictable thing is unpredictability! But fear not, we've got the secret sauce to not just survive but thrive in this dynamic environment: Learning and Development...
By: Brooke M. Dukes
The Factors
When people ask you who you are, it’s common to reply with statements such as “I am a mother.” “I am a leader.” “I am successful.” Any time you use the words “I am,” you are defining your identity...
By: Brooke M. Dukes
What's the most important “X factor” to peak employee performance?
Internal Motivation.
Motivation is the driving force behind our actions — why we do anything. It’s the process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors. External, or...
