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Grow with intention.
This space is dedicated to ideas and tools for self-discovery. The journey of change begin with reflection and goal setting. In these blogs are tools to support your personal and professional transformation.


The Congruence Gap - Why You Still Feel Behind (Even When You're Winning)
Success doesn't always feel like success. Many high achievers struggle with the "congruence gap"—the distance between who they believe they are and the person they're striving to become. That gap fuels self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the feeling of always being behind. Learn how to challenge outdated beliefs, align your actions with your values, and build lasting confidence that comes from within—not from your next achievement.
Leslie Clarke, Ph.D.
6 min read


What Do You Actually Want? (And Why That's Harder to Answer Than It Sounds)
This blog outlines encourages the reader to explore their wants and how to step toward a life of career fulfillment.
Leslie Clarke, Ph.D.
6 min read


What Is Values-Based Leadership — And Why It Changes Everything
What Is Values-Based Leadership? | Leslie Clarke Consulting
Leslie Clarke, Ph.D.
4 min read


Your Values are Your Compass
I want to start with something I hear often — not always in these exact words, but in some version of them: "I know what I value. I just don't see how that helps me figure out what to do next." I understand why people feel that way. For most of us, "values" entered our vocabulary in a context that made them feel abstract — posted on corporate walls, listed in mission statements, invoked at the start of team meetings and then promptly set aside. Or they were handed to us as mo
Leslie Clarke, Ph.D.
6 min read


How Executive Coaching Works: What to Expect in Your First Session
How executive coaching works and what to expect in your first session
Leslie Clarke, Ph.D.
3 min read


Self-Care and Boundaries
July was international Self-Care month but every month can be dedicated to self‑care when you broaden the definition. It’s not just...
Leslie Clarke, Ph.D.
1 min read


Change for Good
Every time I polish my résumé, I feel a bit like I’m thumbing through a scrapbook of past lives. The arc of my career hasn’t been a...
Leslie Clarke, Ph.D.
3 min read
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