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Why Leaders Need to Embrace Downtime: The Science Behind Work Breaks

by Jessika Jake

If you’re in a position of leadership, you’re no stranger to the high demands and expectations that often come with the role. But did you know that your ability to

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Imposter Syndrome: What’s Up With the Internal Fam?

by Jessika Jake

Assessing Imposter Syndrome through an Internal Family Systems (IFS) Lens Thanks to WELCOA’s insightful article Can We (Please) Move Beyond Imposter Syndrome?, I have revisited and updated this post. The

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Beyond CBT: Unpacking Thought Errors as Helpful Shortcuts and When to Dig Deeper

by Jessika Jake

We’ve all experienced those moments where our thoughts seem to be working against us. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) often categorizes these as ‘thought errors’ or ‘cognitive distortions.’ But what if

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EGOs are the Helpers [Part 2]

by Jessika Jake

In Part 1, I wrote about some of the different ways we address multiplicity of mind: These days I like to consider the term “human” being as: The biological spacesuit

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Podcast Episode 36: Dialoging with Your Brain with Carol Robertson PhD

by Jessika Jake

In this episode, Carol Robertson PhD, creator of Brain Art and Brain Sculpture and a Havening Trainer uses beautiful analogies as she discusses the neuroscience around potentiation (add “doors” or

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How I Escaped Ever-Stressed Mode: 7 Easy (and Fun) Tips

by Jessika Jake

Here’s an excerpt from Escaping Ever-Stressed Mode, highlighting some of my favorite science-backed tips that really helped me (circa 2019). What Will You Try? If you have to pick just

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Coaching Myth Busted: Your Emotions Only Come from Your Thoughts

by Jessika Jake

Note: The PAG (periaqueductal gray) is not actually part of the reptilian brain as you might assume from the stock image I purchased for this one. The PAG, is an

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Episode 27: Befriending Your Inner Ladder with Sarah Chopra, Naturopath

by Jessika Jake

In this episode, Jes speaks with Naturopath Sarah Chopra about her specialties, including the different states our bodies can be in, depending on if our nervous system thinks we’re safe

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5 Tips to get Started on Connecting With Purpose

by Jessika Jake

“Don’t worry about what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”― Howard Thurman “The

We help unleash vitality through global best practice leadership using the Knowledge Compounding Approach™ (KCA)—where learning clicks into place via our flagship models: D.R.I.V.E. Success™, The S.E.C. Check™, and Mind CREW™. Our founder, Jessika Jake (PMP®, PgMP®, PfMP®, ITIL-SL, CSM) with 20+ years of experience, has worked with prestigious organizations including the U.S. Air Force, HP, and Stanford University. We deliver transformative experiences, driving 97-325% increases in effective hourly rate and 130% productivity improvement. Recognized by ASTD and ISPI, our certified experts empower you to escape ever-stressed mode, unveil vitality, and create positive impact.