by Stephanie Barros | May 20, 2025 | High Performance
I’ve had moments in my life where I genuinely believed I was doing the right thing, being supportive, helpful, “empowering.” But looking back, some of those moments had outcomes that told a completely different story. My intentions might’ve been golden, but the... 
by Stephanie Barros | May 13, 2025 | High Performance
There’s a quote that stops me in my tracks every time, “A man is worked on by what he works on.” ~Frederick Douglass And while the language may sound a little dated, the truth it carries is as current as tomorrow’s deadline. Whether you’re chasing KPIs, climbing a... 
by Stephanie Barros | May 6, 2025 | High Performance
You opened your laptop for just a quick email check. Fast forward an hour and you’re knee deep in someone else’s fire. Or maybe you agreed to that “quick coffee chat” that turned into another obligation on your already heaving calendar. It happens in quiet, polite... 
by Stephanie Barros | Apr 29, 2025 | High Performance
When my youngest daughter started chasing her big dream, I noticed something almost immediately: the dream lit her up, but the steps to make it real weighed her down like a backpack full of bricks. Instead of charging ahead, she’d slip into the familiar comfort of... 
by Stephanie Barros | Apr 22, 2025 | High Performance
Picture this. You wake up tomorrow morning… and you’re 90. Your knees creak, your skin is softer, your energy a little more measured—but your eyes? Your eyes blink open to the miracle of being 37 again. Just imagine what that version of you would do with today. That... 
by Stephanie Barros | Apr 15, 2025 | High Performance
Have You Ever Thought: “Why Am I Always the One Holding It All Together?” Let’s be real for a moment. You’re driven, capable, and (let’s face it) usually the most reliable person in the room. But when it comes to building something together—be it a business venture, a...