Hey, humans, we've arrived at the final and perhaps most powerful part of our "Why" series! We started with personal excavation, learned how to apply it to decisions, and now we're talking about the ripple effect. When leaders operate from their why, it changes everything. I'm going to show you exactly how one individual's clarity creates a collective wave, leading to aligned culture , higher engagement, and most importantly, giving permission for your team to bring their whole selves to work.

I'll share stories from my own career, from seeing a highly successful leader realize his life was out of alignment to the quiet high-performer who finally discovered their passion for DE&I. I'll even pull back the curtain on how defining our collective why as "lifting lives" led to record-breaking success in a past organization. Purpose attracts purpose , and as we head into 2026, it's time to stop waiting for a crisis and choose to live your why today.

This episode wraps up with your January Challenge to create a lasting impact in the New Year —from filtering decisions through your why to assessing alignment in your hiring process. It's time to put the drop in the ocean and watch it make a wave. Don't miss this final step in turning individual transformation into collective impact!

Stacy

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Hey, humans! Last week we excavated our "why", and this week, we're talking about how to make it actionable. I'm sharing the most powerful lesson I've learned: your "why" isn't just a statement; it's your decision-making filter. It defines where you say yes and, more importantly, where you finally say no. I'll walk you through how my why helped me walk away from a financially great opportunity because it demanded sacrificing the boundaries I teach you to protect.

I'm also sharing the biggest professional decision I've made in years. I'll show you why this opportunity was an absolute yes and how it allows me to live my purpose of elevating the human experience on an even greater scale. Ready for your challenge? We're auditing your calendar to find out where you're currently living (or not living) your "why" at work. Get your green and red markers ready. This is how individual transformation creates true alignment!

Stacie

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Hey, humans! This episode is where we start a three-part journey that I truly believe will permanently alter your outlook, because that's what happens when you discover your "why".

We all know the what and the how, but when you get clear on the purpose and the belief behind your work, everything gets easier. I'm opening up and sharing the crisis moments in my own life from sitting in Jocelyn's hospital room and my daughter's journey afterwards - that stripped away everything but what truly mattered, making my own why clearer than ever.

This week, I'm giving you an assignment to start excavating your own origin story and patterns. Grab a piece of paper and block out 30 minutes to look for the themes that keep appearing in your life and work!

We'll walk through the framework of Simon Sinek's Golden Circle and use the powerful format: "To blank, so that blank.". Do the work this week, because understanding your human experience is the first step to enhancing the HX of everyone around you. Bring your first draft, because next week, we're diving into Part 2: How your why transforms your approach to leading!

Enjoy,

Stacie

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