By: Brooke M. Dukes
You've probably heard the term 'entrepreneur coach' buzzing around your networking circles. And, while the concept of coaching has been around for a while, particularly in sports and personal development, its importance in the business world is finally starting to be recognized,...
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, physi...
By: Brooke M. Dukes
Hello, executives, future moguls and corner-office contenders. You’ve probably heard the saying, "It's not what you know; it's who you know." Well, I'd like to add something to that: "It's not just who you know; it’s also how you carry yourself." Sure, knowing the right people c...
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 life? In t...
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 h...
 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 (L&D)....
By: Brooke M. Dukes
The FactorsÂ
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 through your beliefs. But where do these statements come from?Â
You...
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 extrinsic motivation co...
By: Brooke M. Dukes
As a busy professional, you’re probably spending a lot of time focused on your career, but how are you balancing the other areas of your life, like your mindset, health, and relationships? Being the Ultimate Performer in business requires maintaining a healthy balance outside of...
By: Brooke M. Dukes
The fear of failure can be one of the most powerful hindrances to our success, mostly because of all the looming “What ifs?” that are riddled in the uncertainty of trying something new. We can hardly stomach the shame and embarrassment that will be waiting for us on the other si...
By: Brooke M. Dukes
Selling to corporate C-level executives requires a strategic and targeted approach, as these high-level decision-makers are often time-constrained and focused on achieving specific business outcomes. Personalizing your pitch by quickly identifying which emotional need your leade...
By: Brooke M. Dukes
5 Ways to Build Long-Term Client Relationships
The “new normal” that is emerging post-pandemic is bringing many changes in client relations. Phone conferences or video calls are replacing face-to-face meetings. Products and services are changing and many deals have been restruc...
