by Stephanie Barros | Mar 18, 2025 | High Performance
There’s an ancient Chinese proverb I recently heard that I love: Three men make a tiger. The story goes like this: A minister approached the king and asked, “If one person came to you and claimed there was a tiger in the marketplace, would you believe it?” The king... 
by Stephanie Barros | Mar 14, 2025 | Book Reviews
Originally published in 1990 by Free Press, Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life by Martin E. Seligman offers a groundbreaking perspective on how individuals can shift their mindset to lead a more fulfilling life. Seligman, a renowned psychologist... 
by Stephanie Barros | Mar 12, 2025 | High Performance
We’ve all had those moments—sitting at our desks or in yet another meeting, staring blankly at a screen, wondering, Is this it? Success on paper, yet a gnawing sense of dissatisfaction. The truth is, many high-achieving women feel this way. They tick all the career... 
by Stephanie Barros | Mar 6, 2025 | Book Reviews
The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women and Men, published in 2011 by Crown Business, is more than just a book—it’s a roadmap for navigating feelings of inadequacy while excelling in high-stakes environments. Dr. Valerie Young, a global expert on Impostor Syndrome,... 
by Stephanie Barros | Mar 4, 2025 | High Performance
There’s nothing quite like the nagging feeling that you were meant for more—more joy, more fulfillment, more confidence in your work and life. And yet, something holds you back. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? You’ve checked all the right boxes—education, career success,...