If you have ever wondered why your brain fights your goals, you are not broken and you are not lacking discipline. You are experiencing normal, predictable neuroscience. High-performing leaders who succeed long-term do not rely on motivation. They learn how to manage their mind so it works for them instead of against them. Why this […]

Epic 2026 is your chance to stop only planning your career and start intentionally designing a life you’re excited to wake up to. High-performing executives plan projects, promotions, and milestones with precision. But when it comes to joy, rest, and memories, most people hope it fits in somewhere later. Epic 2026 exists to change that. […]

Why the 5% Movement Matters Right Now Leadership expectations have never been higher. Executives are being asked to deliver more results, manage more complexity, and stay constantly available. According to Gallup, burnout among leaders has steadily increased over the past several years, even among top performers. The problem isn’t ambition. The problem is the outdated […]

Why This Matters Now More executives are hitting their goals and quietly feeling empty. On paper, life looks successful.The title. The income. The recognition. But behind closed doors, many leaders feel drained, restless, and disconnected from the life they thought success would bring. A recent Deloitte study found that over 60% of executives report feeling […]

Why Luxurious Amounts of Time Matter Right Now The holidays are supposed to be joyful, yet for many leaders they feel rushed, chaotic, and exhausting. According to the American Psychological Association, nearly 70% of adults report increased stress during the holiday season, with time pressure listed as one of the top contributors. This isn’t a […]

An end-of-year reflection for executives is the fastest way to improve performance, clarity, and fulfillment in the year ahead. Here’s how high-performing leaders use reflection to decide what actually matters, what to release, and how to enter the new year aligned instead of exhausted. Why this matters now Most executives head into the end of […]

Why High Performing Leaders Avoid Reflection If you’re anything like most of the leaders I coach, you’re always moving.Meeting to meeting. Project to project. Goal to goal.It’s the great trap of ambitious people. You’re praised for producing, so you keep producing. And reflection becomes something you’ll “get to when things slow down.”Which of course, never […]

Why This Matters Now Corporate leaders are under more pressure than ever. A recent Deloitte report showed that nearly 70 percent of executives feel overwhelmed by competing priorities and decision fatigue. At the same time, the demand for leadership roles in high growth cities like Austin and Chicago continues to rise. With promotion paths tightening […]

More women are becoming primary earners than ever before, yet studies show that nearly 70 percent of working mothers still feel guilt about pursuing their careers. It is even heavier for the women who are the first female breadwinner in their entire lineage. In cities like Austin where tech, leadership roles, and dual-income families are […]

Why this matters now If you want to land the leadership role in 2026, your preparation starts now. More leaders than ever are burned out, underpaid, and overlooked. According to LinkedIn’s 2025 Workplace Trends, leadership roles posted in Q4 receive twelve times more applications than mid level roles. Austin and Chicago continue to pull top […]