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Leading Self
Focused on internal mindset, personal resilience, and the habits of a successful leader.


Owning Your Morning Before the World Takes It: Lessons from The 5 AM Club
Many leaders are successful by traditional standards, yet quietly exhausted. The 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma invites you to stop reacting to the day and start designing it. Reclaim control of your time, focus, and leadership capacity by learning how to lead yourself before you lead others. Discover the 6 key lessons that transform mornings into a strategic advantage for sustainable leadership.
Karen Atiles
Jan 75 min read


Unlocking the Stress Cycle: What Burnout Teaches Us About Completion, Connection, and Control
We're exploring key lessons from the Nagoski sisters' bestselling book, Burnout , and sharing strategies for managing the stress cycle. If you’ve ever felt like you were doing everything “right” and still running on empty, you’re not alone. In their powerful book Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle , twin sisters Emily and Amelia Nagoski crack open the myth that managing stress is about doing less or becoming more efficient. Instead, they argue that it’s about c
Karen Atiles
Oct 22, 20256 min read


The Gifts of Imperfection: A Guide to Wholehearted Living and Resilience
What if vulnerability is the key to a fulfilling life? The Gifts of Imperfection shows how embracing flaws leads to resilience and growth.
Karen Atiles
Mar 9, 20255 min read


The Power of Your Subconscious Mind: Unlocking Your Inner Potential Overview
Your subconscious mind is a powerful force that shapes your thoughts, behaviors, and success. In this blog, we explore The Power of Your Sub
Karen Atiles
Feb 24, 20254 min read


📚 Top 50 Books for Growth & Success | Leadership, Business & Personal Development 🚀
Lifelong Development Top 50 Books as of December 2024 Books for Growth & Success Books have always been my go-to for learning, growth, and inspiration. After reading hundreds of titles, I’ve narrowed down my Top 50 Books that span leadership, mindset, business, marketing, and well-being. This list is designed to help you: ✅ Strengthen your leadership skills ✅ Master your mindset and productivity ✅ Build and scale successful businesses ✅ Improve your personal health and well-
Karen Atiles
Dec 17, 20244 min read


5 Rules to Follow as You Find Your Spark
5 Rules to Follow as You Find Your Spark
Karen Atiles
Oct 23, 20191 min read


SPRING Into Action
There are a lot of children’s books out there about ‘Springing into action’ to teach kids about how the phrase can be implemented. But try to find an adult version of this book and you’ll be searching for a while. Sometimes we as adults need to be reminded of how to do certain things, and I believe springing into action is one of them. It’s as if, as we get older we lose the spring in our actions. Maybe it’s the routines we create or the influences we bring around us that cau
Karen Atiles
Mar 30, 20184 min read


5 Techniques To Help You Stick With Your New Year's Resolutions
The subconscious mind is a very powerful force, but it’s only as powerful as the thoughts we think and the habits we create. Sometimes, the
Karen Atiles
Feb 7, 20184 min read


My 24-Book Reading List For 2018
In order to 'feed the masses' I need to feed myself. My intent is to mindmap each book in order to not only recap the book quickly b
Karen Atiles
Jan 3, 20184 min read


6 Reasons to Join a Mastermind Group
So maybe you have heard of a Mastermind Group but weren’t sure what it was or what kind of people join them. A Mastermind Group is a group of individuals who come together to grow personally and/or professionally. The size of the group can range from three to 50 but the average is around 12. The groups can review a personal/professional development book along the way or focus on individual challenges and goals. The point is to gain perspective through collective minds, increa
Karen Atiles
Jun 28, 20173 min read
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