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... 
by Stephanie Barros | Jul 1, 2025 | High Performance
There’s a popular idea in corporate circles that success is about grit, strategy, and long hours. And while those have their place, what if the real edge lies somewhere less obvious? Somewhere… like your relationships? In high performance coaching, we define success... 
by Stephanie Barros | Jun 26, 2025 | Book Reviews
Why do some people rise so far above others in their fields? Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers: The Story of Success (2008, Little, Brown and Company) investigates that very question with a compelling twist: it’s not just talent and ambition that shape success, it’s...