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1 BIG IDEA
Resilient teams don’t happen by accident. They’re built—on purpose—by leaders who understand that the culture they create directly impacts whether their people thrive or burn out.

4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

• Create space for reflection—individually and together
• Normalize asking for help and naming limits
• Build in recovery rhythms after high-output seasons
• Foster peer-to-peer support and shared ownership

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

• What signs of team burnout am I seeing right now?
• Have I created enough space for recovery and cohesion?
• How does my leadership model resilience—especially in high-pressure seasons?

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1 BIG IDEA
You don’t have to choose between being authentic and getting results. When you lead from your values, your goals become more sustainable—and your leadership more impactful.

4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

• Reframe goals to reflect how you want to show up.
• Use the HIPE Framework to assess what’s working.
• Reflect on where performance has outpaced integrity.
• Align goals with Core Values to reduce burnout.

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

• Where in your leadership are you performing well… but not feeling connected?
• Which part of the HIPE Framework might be missing from your current goals?
• What’s one small shift you could make today to better align your results with your values?

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1 BIG IDEA
Mid-year isn’t a crisis point—it’s a leadership checkpoint. Recommitting to your goals isn’t failure—it’s growth in action.

4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

• Reflect, refine, and recommit with purpose
• Use SMART or HIPE goals based on your season
• Lead with resilience, growth, and purpose
• Choose one goal to recommit to—or reshape

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

• What have I accomplished so far—even if it wasn’t what I originally planned?
• Where do I feel out of sync with my goals—and what is that telling me?
• What’s one goal I’m ready to revisit or revise today?

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1 BIG IDEA
AI can serve as your Chief of Staff—helping you think, plan, and lead more strategically—if you use it with intention, strategy, and voice.

4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

• Use AI to clarify your next step.
• Brainstorm and plan without starting from scratch.
• Refine your message before sharing it.
• Let AI support—not replace—your Core Values-led voice.

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

• Where do I most need clarity right now—in my strategy, communication, or creative flow?
  Feeling brave? Share this episode on social and tag me with your answer. Let’s get the conversation started.
• How could I use a tool like ChatGPT to support, not replace, my voice and decisions?
  Jot your thoughts in a note—or DM me. I’d love to hear how you’re experimenting with it.
• What would it look like to think like a CEO in this next season of leadership? This one’s big. Take five minutes with your journal… or text your biz bestie and talk it out.

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1 BIG IDEA
Your inner critic doesn’t have to run the show. In this episode, I share how I use ChatGPT as a reframing partner to challenge limiting beliefs, rewrite unhelpful narratives, and lead from a grounded, empowered mindset.

3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

• Use the ABC model (Assumptions, Beliefs, Conditioning) to identify where your inner critic got its voice
• Try my “Battery Check” to assess your emotional leadership capacity before the day begins
• Start a morning mindset rhythm with AI using prompts that reflect your Core Values and leadership goals

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

• What story do I tell myself on hard days?
• Who originally gave me that narrative—and do I still believe them?
• What might my Core Values say in response?

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1 BIG IDEA
Your Core Values aren’t a buzzword or a branding exercise—they’re your leadership blueprint. In fast-paced environments, they act as your internal compass, helping you stay grounded in who you are and lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction.

5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

• Use your Core Values as a real-time decision-making tool
• Build awareness around how micro-decisions shape culture and trust
• Reflect after high-pressure moments to assess value alignment
• Incorporate weekly grounding practices to stay centered
• Return to your Core Values when tech, timelines, or expectations create noise

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

• What decision this week felt most aligned—or misaligned—with your Core Values?
• How does honoring your Core Values bring clarity to your leadership?
• Where do you feel pulled in multiple directions—and which Core Value could help you discern your next right step?

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1 BIG IDEA
AI is a powerful tool—but it should never replace your leadership. When you root your use of tools like ChatGPT in your Core Values, you amplify your clarity without compromising your voice.

5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

• Approach AI like a strategic partner, not a shortcut
• Use values-based prompts to clarify decisions, not make them for you
• Draft communications that sound like you, then refine with discernment
• Upload foundational identity tools (DISC profile, Core Values Blueprint, etc.) to help the tool understand your leadership lens
• Remember: You are the one responsible for what you publish, decide, or communicate—not the tool

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

• What’s my current relationship to AI—curious, resistant, reactive?
• Where could a tool like ChatGPT save me time without sacrificing thoughtfulness?
• What Core Values do I want reflected in every decision or message I share?

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1 BIG IDEA
Self-care isn’t a reward for good behavior—it’s the foundation of sustainable leadership. When you lead from your Core Values, boundaries become decisions, not defenses—and burnout becomes preventable.

5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

• Build a rhythm of honest, identity-rooted reflection
• Use your Core Values as your boundary blueprint
• Create protected Think Space to process, not just produce
• Protect your decision energy with intentional systems
• Audit your support structures so you’re not leading in isolation

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

• What’s draining me—and what am I doing out of obligation rather than values?
• Where am I overriding myself in the name of “being a good leader”?
• What would change if I treated self-care as part of my leadership strategy?

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