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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?
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• 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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1 BIG IDEA
Internal confidence isn’t just for you—it’s the key to building safe, trust-filled environments where your team can show up, speak up, and grow.

5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

1. Reconnect with your Core Values to create clarity and confidence
2. Shift from judgment to curiosity when reflecting on leadership habits
3. Practice authentic leadership in small, consistent ways
4. Ask for honest input and let your response build trust
5. Normalize growth, learning, and even mistakes—starting with yourself

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

1. Where does my confidence come from—and how solid is that source?
2. Am I leading from performance or from conviction?
3. What can I do this week to create a braver, safer environment for my team?

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Resilient leadership isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about showing up with clarity, steadiness, and grace when everything feels uncertain. When you pair resilience with responsibility, you don’t just survive the pressure — you create trust, stability, and growth.

Resilience builds capacity. Responsibility builds trust. Together, they create transformational leadership.

5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

• Take ownership of hard decisions — even the messy ones
• Use pressure to re-anchor in your Core Values
• Create a rhythm of checking in: What am I avoiding? What’s mine to own?
• Surround yourself with truth-tellers, not cheerleaders
• Reframe mistakes as leadership data — then lead forward

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

• When was the last time I led through something really tough — and what did I learn about myself?
• How have I handled responsibility when the outcome wasn’t ideal?
• What kind of culture am I creating through how I show up in crisis?

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Why clear, values-driven communication is your most important leadership tool

1 BIG IDEA
Effective communication isn’t just a leadership skill—it’s a leadership responsibility. When your words don’t land, you don’t lead. In this episode, we explore why values-based communication is essential to building trust, shaping culture, and owning your leadership impact.

5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

• Stop focusing on what you said—start owning how it was received
• Use the Recognize, Reflect, Respond framework to realign your message with your mission
• Don’t mistake silence for neutrality—it communicates, whether you want it to or not
• Let your Core Values guide your words—especially when it’s hard or high-stakes
• Own the confusion you caused—even when your intentions were good

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

• Where has your communication caused confusion or tension lately—and how did you respond?
• Are your Core Values evident in how you speak, lead meetings, or give feedback?
• What’s one leadership conversation you’ve been avoiding that needs clarity, not just courage?

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