Want to become a better leader without spending a dime? In this post, we’ve rounded up 10 top free resources that will actually make a difference.

Whether it’s gaining insights through assessments, learning from world-class leaders via podcasts, or diving into research-backed courses, these tools are designed to challenge your thinking and accelerate your leadership growth. No fluff, just practical resources to help you lead with purpose and make a greater impact.

We often focus on managing our time, but what if the real key to sustainable productivity lies in managing your energy? Every task you take on either fuels you or drains you, and the difference between thriving and burning out often comes down to how well you align your work with your natural strengths. In this post, we’ll explore practical strategies for recognizing energy patterns, rebalancing workloads, and using tools like the Working Genius model to make smarter decisions about work.

Push past limitations and open the door to new possibilities with these 10 powerful coaching questions to help break through barriers. Whether you're a coach, a leader, or just someone looking for deeper insights, these questions will inspire clarity, creativity, and actionable steps.

Instead of a traditional vision board, why not create a Values Board? This step-by-step guide will show you how to craft a visual representation of the principles that truly drive you, helping you make decisions and take action rooted in what matters most.

Looking for inspiration to kickstart your growth in the New Year? This list of top books on motivation, mindset, and personal development will help you stay focused, energized, and ready to achieve your goals. Whether you're a leader or simply looking to improve yourself, these recommended reads will inspire you with fresh insight and actionable strategies.

Discover how a SWOT analysis can help you reflect on the past year, identify strengths and weaknesses, and set powerful intentions for the future. Learn the tools for deeper analysis and unlock your full potential in the year ahead.

Discover five simple yet powerful gratitude shifts that can reframe your thinking and help you cultivate a more positive outlook. Learn how these mindset shifts, grounded in research, can unlock new possibilities in your life and enhance your emotional well-being.

Brené Brown’s Atlas of the Heart is a profound exploration of human emotions that offers valuable insights for individuals, leaders, and coaches alike. In this book review I cover key takeaways, memorable quotes, and deep dive questions.

The Six Types of Working Genius offers us practical insight into how to keep momentum flowing and achieve optimal results through three critical phases of teamwork:

1. ideation

2. evaluation

3. execution

If you are a team leader or you supervise (or coach) team leaders, I recommend to check out the Working Genius as a dynamic approach to building a healthy, thriving team. In this post, I’m going to describe each genius and explore how teams can practically apply this tool to enhance teamwork and productivity.

Feeling stuck in a rut? Facing a challenge that seems insurmountable? Or, perhaps you’re managing or coaching someone who needs a boost of energy or confidence? Taking a strengths-based approach through asking positive questions offers a powerful tool to shift negative perspectives and cultivate hope and resilience in the face of challenges.

The rewards of a strengths-based team are undeniable, but building this positive team culture takes time and dedication. While it requires an upfront investment, the payoffs are compelling. By prioritizing strengths development, you're fostering a more engaged workforce, which leads to many bottom-line increases, including a thriving and fulfilling work environment.

In this blog post, I will cover four ways to support your team members with a strengths-based approach: job crafting strategies, individual development plans, team building, and giving feedback.

Middle managers often occupy a precarious space between supporting the strategic vision of upper management and directing the daily realities. This can lead to conflicting priorities and the feeling of being squeezed from both sides.

So, how can you rise to the challenge and lead effectively from the middle? We've compiled a list of must-read books that will equip you with strategies to more confidently lead in all directions.

Discover five powerful coaching strategies that you can use to cultivate a growth mindset in yourself, clients, or colleagues. Learn practical tips to challenge your assumptions, reframe negativity, and embrace possibility.

Feeling stuck in a dead-end job? If so, you're not alone. Many people reach a point where their careers no longer spark joy (or even a flicker of interest). However, making a change - even if there’s a promise of a more engaging career on the other side - can be an overwhelming endeavor. The RESET method described in this post will provide you with a structured, strategic process to navigate a courageous journey towards a more fulfilling career.

When you find yourself lacking confidence, this state of lower confidence does not need to define you or derail you. In fact, confidence can be learned, practiced, reset, and refined.

The four questions here provide a simple but streamlined guide to helping you develop stronger confidence for a new task, an unfamiliar situation, an unexpected transition, or a challenging role.

In the pursuit of personal and professional development, understanding what we should expect in a change process, and what can do to facilitate more sustainable change is critical. Intentional Change Theory, established by thought leader Richard Boyatzis, outlines five stages that create a pathway for you to pursue when intentionally seeking to bring about positive transformation in your life.

In the hustle of daily life with constant competing commitments, being intentional in your growth requires discipline and persistence. One simple practice that can increase your intentionality throughout the ebb and flow of the New Year is to select a word of the year.

Once chosen, your word of the year can help to inspire clarity, encourage a positive mindset, and increase momentum for your growth. So, how do you find a word that will serve as your inspiration? Read on for three key strategies to keep in mind.

Find some new inspiration for your reading list with these titles. Whether you are planning to take the next step in your personal growth or a dedicated leader looking for new strategies, we’ve curated a list of books that will fuel your motivation and stretch you to new levels.

When your actions and choices reflect what truly matters to you, you create a life that is authentic and meaningful. However, let’s be honest, living out your core values is simply easier said than done.

But, with some inspiration and a few extra measures of intentionality, it is possible! The key strategies I share here will make your work easier when you are striving to live in greater alignment with your most important values.

Values are the broad goals and guiding principles that we want to shape our beliefs, decisions, and actions across contexts and circumstances. Values serve as an internal compass, influencing the way we interact with the world and the people around us. Identifying your values is an essential step in living a purposeful and fulfilling life.

In this blog post, I will explore what values are, why they matter, and how you can identify your own values.