by Stephanie Barros | Oct 30, 2024 | High Performance
Let me take you back to a long-haul flight from Singapore to the U.S. years ago. Somewhere over the Pacific, with hours of silence and the gentle hum of the engines, I found myself pouring out all my self-doubts to a friend. This friend, a seasoned HR executive,... 
by Stephanie Barros | Oct 24, 2024 | Book Reviews
Introduction Nathaniel Branden’s A Woman’s Self-Esteem: Struggles and Triumphs in the Search for Identity, published in 1998 by Jossey-Bass, is a timeless exploration of the often complex relationship women have with their self-worth. The book delves deeply into... 
by Stephanie Barros | Oct 22, 2024 | High Performance
As a multicultural woman in the corporate world, you know the drill. You’ve worked tirelessly to climb the ladder, breaking glass ceilings left and right. Yet, every so often, it sneaks up on you—that sinking feeling that you’re not measuring up. Someone else has just... 
by Stephanie Barros | Oct 17, 2024 | Book Reviews
Book Review: Atomic Habits by James Clear Published in 2018 by Avery, Atomic Habits has quickly become a cornerstone for anyone looking to make lasting changes in their life. In the world of personal development, it stands out as one of the most actionable guides to... 
by Stephanie Barros | Oct 15, 2024 | High Performance
Have you ever found yourself gliding along, ticking off life’s checkboxes—graduating, landing that first corporate job, climbing the ladder—and suddenly asking, “Is this it? Is this all there is?” I’ve been there, and so have many of the women I...