by Stephanie Barros | Feb 18, 2025 | High Performance
Let’s be honest. That nagging little voice in your head? The one whispering, You’re not good enough. You don’t belong here. You’re going to be found out? It’s exhausting. I know because I’ve been there. When you’re a high-achieving, ambitious woman in a demanding... 
by Stephanie Barros | Feb 13, 2025 | Book Reviews
Published in 2019 by Portfolio, No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work is an insightful book that reshapes how we perceive emotions in professional settings. In many workplaces—especially in male-dominated industries—emotions are often seen... 
by Stephanie Barros | Feb 11, 2025 | High Performance
One billion seconds is about 30 years. Let that sink in. Thirty years—an entire career, a lifetime of friendships, personal growth, and memories—boiled down to a number that fits neatly on a calculator screen. If you’re twenty, you have about two billion seconds left... 
by Stephanie Barros | Jan 30, 2025 | Book Reviews
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman Daniel Goleman’s groundbreaking book, Emotional Intelligence, published in 1995 by Bantam Books, transformed the way we understand success, both personally and professionally. The book dives into the intersection of psychology... 
by Stephanie Barros | Jan 28, 2025 | High Performance
We’ve all been there: staring at a task we dread or trying to fix a “weakness” that refuses to budge. The idea that we must master every skill is a trap, one that leaves us feeling stuck, frustrated, and questioning our worth. But what if the real key to...