If you're a high-performing executive, you're already familiar with the immense pressures that come with leadership. And the term 'burnout' is likely not unfamiliar to you. Burnout is defined by the American Psychological Association as “a state of physical, emotional,…
Perinatal mental health—referring to mental health during pregnancy and the first year after childbirth—is critical, but struggles are unfortunately common during this period.1 For high performing women who may be juggling demanding careers or high-stakes professional roles alongside motherhood, there…
The truth is stark: as a high performance athlete, you’ll almost definitely experience some type of injury over the course of your competitive career. Not every sports injury will be significant, and not every one will mean you need to…
How To Balance School and Sports as a High Performing Student Athlete When a high achieving student is also a high performing athlete, they often wind up grappling with a unique set of challenges. The worlds of academics and athletics…
Talent won’t necessarily make you successful at work. And the higher-pressure your position is, the less likely it is that raw skills will be enough. Chances are, if you’re a high-performing person in an executive role, this is something you’ve…
We’re all familiar with the term “work-life balance.” But it wasn’t always as popular a concept as it is now. The mid-20th century was the era of the “company man.” The idea was simple: if you were loyal to your…
You may have noticed an increase, recently, in how often you’re hearing about ADHD from the adults around you… And they may not be talking about their kids. Adult women, in particular, are receiving ADHD diagnoses at a much-increased rate…
The postpartum period is a time of adjustment and adaptation for the vast majority of parents. It’s a time to navigate new responsibilities and the many challenges of caring for a newborn. It can be particularly stressful for mothers, who…
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” “Nice to meet you. What do you do for work?” “I’d love to follow up. Do you have a business card?” In the United States, it’s common to talk…
Teen mental health in the US is impacted by a number of factors—parental influence, household income, geographic location, social influence, and more. And in the 2020s, it’s also been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, a highly-divisive political environment, and the…