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.... 
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...