A quick energy audit (10 minutes, zero spreadsheets required)


Hi, hey, hello there! 👋

Quick question before you do one more “productive” thing today: how much energy is actually in the tank?

Because if you’re running on fumes, your current investment strategy probably looks like: avoid discomfort, survive today, repeat. (Very relatable. Not a long-term plan.)

Let’s call it: you don’t need another habit tracker. You need a receipt.

Your life is already an investment portfolio. You’re investing time, attention, emotional labor, money, and stress capacity every day. The only question is whether the returns are worth the cost...or whether you’re out here funding things that drain you like a leaky faucet you keep insisting is “fine.”

This month’s dose of Hi-EQ walks you through a simple Energy Investment Audit: a capacity check, a “transaction history” look at where your time and emotional labor actually went, plus the sneaky hidden fees that drain you without leaving a receipt (control, approval, urgency, avoidance).

No moralizing. Data, not self-flagellation. Small rebalances, big returns.

Read it HERE and do the exercise.


XO,
Elise

🌸 Spring Cohorts Are Filling Up!

This April & May, we’re hosting two live, six-week leadership cohorts designed for humans who lead real people in real situations.

SHE and ManageSmart are fully virtual, highly interactive programs grounded in Tactical Emotional Intelligence™—helping leaders build the clarity, confidence, and communication skills that actually show up at work.

Whether you’re navigating your identity as a leader or managing people day-to-day, these cohorts offer practical tools you can use immediately—not theory that lives in a notebook.

Both cohorts begin the week of April 13th. Learn more HERE.

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6 Weeks. Fully Virtual.

Kick-Off: Wed, 4/14/26

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Manage
Smart

6 Weeks. Fully Virtual.

Kick-Off: Tues, 4/15/26

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Count down to 2026-04-13T23:00:00.000Z

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We’re also excited to share that Anna will be speaking at an upcoming Terryberry webinar all about reimagining workplace culture through recognition, human-centered leadership, and meaningful connection. She’ll explore how intentional leadership behaviors create environments where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to do their best work. If those themes resonate with you, we think this conversation will be a great one to check out. AND it's FREE to register!

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