by Stephanie Barros | Jul 25, 2025 | Book Reviews
Published in 2013 by Allen & Unwin, The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga is one of my all time favourite reads and had a profound impact on my life. Drawing deeply from Alfred Adler’s individual psychology, this book reframes the way we... 
by Stephanie Barros | Jul 22, 2025 | High Performance
Have you ever had that weird moment when you look back at yourself just six months ago and think, Who was that woman? Maybe her voice was a little shakier. Her smile, a bit more practised. Her calendar, packed to the brim, yet she felt oddly… hollow? I’ve been there.... 
by Stephanie Barros | Jul 15, 2025 | High Performance
“Someday” is a seductive liar. We whisper to ourselves, “Someday I’ll speak up in that meeting. Someday I’ll apply for the role I really want. Someday I’ll stop doubting myself.” But someday rarely comes. And here’s the clincher, it doesn’t just waste our time; it... 
by Stephanie Barros | Jul 8, 2025 | High Performance
Have you ever stared at your screen, mid-email, and felt an exhaustion that sleep couldn’t fix? That wasn’t tired. That was hollow. There’s a distinct difference between needing rest and needing meaning. One you can nap off. The other lingers. It questions your... 
by Stephanie Barros | Jul 3, 2025 | Book Reviews
First published in 1989 by Free Press, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People quickly became a cornerstone in the personal development genre. Stephen Covey’s work isn’t just a manual; it’s a leadership philosophy that blends timeless principles with practical...