by Stephanie Barros | Feb 27, 2026 | High Performance
Let me ask you something gently. When someone says, “So, what do you do?”How quickly does your job title leave your lips? Director. Partner. Head of. VP. Senior Manager. It rolls out smoothly. Practised. Polished. Powerful. And if I’m honest, there was a time when... 
by Stephanie Barros | Jan 30, 2026 | High Performance
There is a season of life no one really prepares you for (well, at least no one prepared me!?!) It sneaks up quietly.You are experienced. Trusted. Often at the top of your game.And suddenly, it feels like everything is happening at once. A demanding role that requires... 
by Stephanie Barros | Aug 12, 2025 | High Performance
There’s a lot of noise out there about “finding your passion.” It’s painted as the ultimate solution to career dissatisfaction, self-doubt, and that nagging question, “Is this really it?” But let’s be honest. Passion can be both a blessing and a curse. It can light... 
by Stephanie Barros | Aug 5, 2025 | High Performance
We just spent the weekend in the Hunter Valley (beautiful… and wet!) And on the drive down, we listened to an episode of Diary of a CEO where a panel of AI experts bluntly declared: “These jobs won’t exist in 24 months.” And let me tell you, those weren’t roles stuck... 
by Stephanie Barros | Jul 29, 2025 | High Performance
You’ve finally carved out time to focus, maybe on a report, your vision for the next quarter, or simply dinner with your family. But… your phone lights up. That familiar buzz. Group chat. Slack notification. A random breaking news alert. Now you’re off down a rabbit... 
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....