Navigating Personal Growth

Brooke Plack
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You built the business. You hit the goals. So why does it still feel harder than it should? Here’s the truth: nothing is wrong with you. What’s broken is the way most of us built our lives and businesses. I’m Brooke — multi-business owner, entrepreneur, and productivity-obsessed realist. I help ambitious women replace chaos with simple systems that actually work, so their business supports their life instead of consuming it. This channel is for you if you understand: I don’t teach hustle. I don’t do fluff. But I do cut the excuses, help us chase our goals, and live life with purpose and alignment with what truly matters. Expect honest conversations, no-BS frameworks, & practical systems you can actually implement. We talk growth, leadership, life, boundaries, and building a business that works in real life — not just on paper. Freedom. Clarity. Peace. Not someday. Now. If you’re ready to stop overcomplicating success & start building something sustainable, you’re in the right place. 

  1. 20h ago

    High-Paying Future Careers: What AI Won't Take Over

    Is your career AI-proof? As we move deeper into 2026, the fear of automation is at an all-time high. But while AI is replacing "routine" jobs, it is simultaneously creating a massive "Human Premium" for careers that require intuition, empathy, and complex problem-solving. Today, I’m breaking down the highest-paying careers that AI won’t—and can’t—take over. From high-stakes negotiation to specialized skilled trades, we’re looking at where the real money is moving and how you can position yourself to be irreplaceable. Stop worrying about the robots and start leaning into the skills that make you human. In this video, we cover: The Information Age vs. The Intuition Age: Why "calculating" is cheap but "thinking" is expensive. The High-Stakes Facilitator: Why trust is the #1 currency in 2026. The "Soul" Occupations: Why healthcare and community building are the new luxury brands. Empathy Arbitrage: The specific skill set that keeps you ahead of the algorithm. 👇 Don't get left behind by the AI revolution. Let's future-proof your business strategy. Book a call here: https://calendly.com/brooke-plack #FutureOfWork #AICareers #AI2026 #IrreplaceableSkills #CEOMindset #HighAchievingWoman #CareerPivot #SuccessTips #HumanPremium #BusinessStrategy ______ 👤 Connect With Me On Other Platforms: Facebook: www.facebook.com/brookeplack Instagram: instagram.com/brookeplack For Business Inquiries: chat@brookeplack.com ______ Production by Clanton Creative  www.clantoncreative.com All music is licensed through Premium Beat. If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/navigating-personal-growth/donations

    7 min

  2. 5d ago

    I Tried the Simplest Productivity Hack (It Actually Worked)

    Are you tired of finishing your day with a half-done to-do list and a sense of total overwhelm? As a CEO in 2026, your greatest enemy isn't your competition—it’s your own distracted brain. We’ve been conditioned to believe that more tasks equal more success, but the secret to scaling isn't doing more; it's doing the right thing. Today, I’m breaking down the "Daily Highlight" hack. It’s a productivity tool so simple it sounds like a joke, but it’s the exact framework I used to reclaim 10 hours a week while increasing my business's output. If you’re a high-achieving woman ready to trade the "busy-work" for "impact-work," this video is for you. In this video, we cover: The "Completion Bias": Why your to-do list is actually making you less productive. The Daily Highlight: How to pick the one task that moves the needle. The Digital Blackout: Protecting your peak energy from the "Inbox Trap." The Rule of 3: My personal system for never feeling like a failure at the end of the work day. 👇 Ready to stop drowning in the "doing"? Let's fix your systems. Book a call with me here: https://calendly.com/brooke-plack #ProductivityHacks #CEOMindset #DailyHighlight #TimeManagement #HighAchievingWoman #SuccessTips #BusinessSystems #Focus #WorkSmarter ______ 👤 Connect With Me On Other Platforms: Facebook: www.facebook.com/brookeplack Instagram: instagram.com/brookeplack For Business Inquiries: chat@brookeplack.com ______ Production by Clanton Creative www.clantoncreative.com All music is licensed through Premium Beat. If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/navigating-personal-growth/donations

    7 min

  3. May 26

    Why I Switched to Slow Living (Over Hustle Culture)

    Is the "Hustle" actually helping you, or is it just hiding your inefficiencies? For years, I believed that more hours equaled more success. But in 2026, I realized that my relentless pace was actually capping my growth and destroying my peace. Today, I’m breaking down my transition to "Slow Living" and why it’s the most strategic business decision I’ve ever made. We’re moving past the "Rise and Grind" myth and looking at how "Feel-Good Productivity" and intentional pacing can actually lead to higher profits and a better life. If you’re a high-achieving woman who feels like she’s on a treadmill that won't stop, this video is your permission to step off. In this video, we cover: The "Hustle" Liability: Why constant busyness is a sign of a broken system. Depth vs. Breadth: How to win in 2026 by doing less, but doing it better. The Parasympathetic Advantage: Using biology to make better CEO decisions. The 30-Minute Buffer: The scheduling hack that changed my business and my life. 👇 Ready to lead from a place of peace? Let’s audit your operations. Book a call with me here: https://calendly.com/brooke-plack #SlowLiving #HustleCulture #CEO #BusinessSystems #MindsetShift #HighAchievingWoman #ProductivityTips #BurnoutPrevention #WomenInBusiness2026 ______ 👤 Connect With Me On Other Platforms: Facebook: www.facebook.com/brookeplack Instagram: instagram.com/brookeplack For Business Inquiries: chat@brookeplack.com ______ Production by Clanton Creative www.clantoncreative.com All music is licensed through Premium Beat. If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/navigating-personal-growth/donations

    10 min

  4. May 21

    The AI Agents Every Business Needs to Cut Costs and Boost Efficiency

    Are you still typing prompts into ChatGPT? You’re falling behind. In 2026, the real winners in business aren't "chatting" with AI—they are deploying AI Agents. An AI Agent is more than just a chatbot; it’s a digital employee that can use your tools, make decisions, and execute multi-step workflows while you’re busy leading the company and delivering top notch products and services to your customer.  Today, I’m breaking down the top AI agents that will cut your labor costs by 50% and skyrocket your team’s efficiency. From automated lead generation to 24/7 customer support that actually sounds human, these are the tools you need to build a business that runs without you. In this video, we cover: Chatbots vs. Agents: Why you need to make the switch today. The "SDR Agent": How to automate your sales outreach for less than $100/month. Workflow Architects: Using AI to connect your apps and eliminate manual data entry. The "Ghost Employee": How to handle 100% of your customer support while you sleep. 👇 Ready to replace your 80-hour work week with an AI workforce? Let’s map out your systems. Book a call below: https://calendly.com/brooke-plack 🔴 Subscribe to Brooke's Weekly Emails: https://www.brookeplack.com ______ 👤 Connect With Me On Other Platforms: Facebook: www.facebook.com/brookeplack Instagram: instagram.com/brookeplack For Business Inquiries: chat@brookeplack.com ______ Production by Clanton Creative  www.clantoncreative.com All music is licensed through Premium Beat. If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/navigating-personal-growth/donations

    10 min

  5. May 19

    Hustle Culture Lied to You… Do This Instead (Holistic Self-Improvement)

    Are you "optimizing" yourself into a burnout? We’ve been taught that self-improvement means more habits, more discipline, and more "hustle." But for the high-achieving woman, more isn't the answer—alignment is. If your personal growth is making you miserable, you’re doing it wrong. Inspired by the holistic approach to "feel-good productivity," today I’m breaking down why the traditional hustle narrative is a trap and how to build a 7-figure life that actually feels good to live. It’s time to stop treating yourself like a project to be finished and start treating yourself like a leader to be sustained. In this video, we cover: The "Asset Protection" Strategy: Why your health is your business's #1 KPI. Intentional Wealth: How to use profit to buy time, not just toys. The "Success Boundary": How to stop the moving goalpost of "more." The Energy Audit: The 5-second test to see if your habits are actually hurting your business. 👇 Tired of the grind? Let’s build a business that gives you your life back. Book a strategy call with me here: https://calendly.com/brooke-plack #HolisticSelfImprovement #HustleCulture #CEO #Productivity #BurnoutPrevention #HighAchievingWoman #SuccessMindset #BusinessSystems #HealthIsWealth ______ 🔴 Subscribe to Brooke's Weekly Emails: https://www.brookeplack.com ______ 👤 Connect With Me On Other Platforms: Facebook: www.facebook.com/brookeplack Instagram: instagram.com/brookeplack For Business Inquiries: chat@brookeplack.com ______ Production by Clanton Creative  www.clantoncreative.com All music is licensed through Premium Beat. If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/navigating-personal-growth/donations

    9 min

  6. May 14

    Why You Feel So Overwhelmed in Your New Job or Role

    Did you just land your dream job or finally step into a major leadership role, only to find yourself feeling paralyzed by overwhelm? You aren't a fraud, and you didn't make a mistake. What you’re feeling is a completely natural biological response to "newness." In this video, I’m breaking down the neurobiology of career transitions and why even the most high-achieving women feel like they’re drowning when they step into a new arena. Inspired by the work of Mel Robbins and the science of the nervous system, we’re exploring why your brain treats a new office like a physical threat and how to move from "survival mode" back into "CEO mode." If you’re currently second-guessing your promotion or your new business venture, this is the reality check you need. In this video, we cover: The Amygdala Hijack: Why new roles cause massive physical exhaustion (and it’s not just the workload). The Basal Ganglia vs. The Prefrontal Cortex: How to move your tasks from "effort" to "autopilot." The Competence-Confidence Gap: Why you feel like an amateur even though you’re an expert. The 6-Month Rule: The exact timeline your brain needs to finally feel "at home" in a new role. 👇 Stop second-guessing your potential. Let’s build the systems that support your new level of leadership.  #NewJobAnxiety #LeadershipTransition #Overwhelm #CareerAdvice #HighAchievingWoman #MelRobbins #CEO #CareerGrowth #MindsetShift #SuccessTips 🗓️ Book a FREE 1:1 Call with Brooke to see how she can help you superpower your personal growth and build the life and business of your dreams. https://calendly.com/brooke-plack 🔴 Subscribe to Brooke's Weekly Emails: https://www.brookeplack.com ______ 👤 Connect With Me On Other Platforms: Facebook: www.facebook.com/brookeplack Instagram: instagram.com/brookeplack For Business Inquiries: chat@brookeplack.com ______ Production by Clanton Creative  www.clantoncreative.com All music is licensed through Premium Beat. If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/navigating-personal-growth/donations

    7 min

  7. May 12

    Profit & Loss Statement BASICS for Small Business Owners (2026)

    Stop checking your bank balance to see if your business is successful. In 2026, the only way to scale with confidence is to master your Profit & Loss (P&L) Statement. With the recent 2026 tax law changes (OBBBA), understanding your financials is no longer just for your accountant—it is a critical CEO skill. From the restoration of 100% bonus depreciation to the new real-time AI bookkeeping trends, your P&L tells the real story of your business's health, your margins, and your future. In this video, I’m stripping away the accounting jargon to give you a "Plain English" guide to the P&L. We cover the difference between Gross Revenue and Net Profit, why COGS is the most important metric for your margins, and the hidden tax deductions that can save you thousands this year. In this video, we cover: The Scoreboard: Why your P&L is the only report that matters for daily decision-making. 2026 Tax Shifts: How the OBBBA laws changed Bonus Depreciation and R&D expensing for small businesses. The AI Bookkeeping Revolution: Why you should be looking at your numbers in real-time, not 30 days late. Net Profit Benchmarks: What a "healthy" margin looks like for your industry in 2026. 👇 Stop playing "business" and start running a profitable machine. Book a strategy call with me. #ProfitAndLoss #SmallBusinessAccounting #2026TaxLaws #BusinessFinances #CEO #HighAchievingWoman #ScaleYourBusiness #Bookkeeping #Entrepreneurship #FinancialLiteracy 🗓️ Book a FREE 1:1 Call with Brooke to see how she can help you superpower your personal growth and build the life and business of your dreams. https://calendly.com/brooke-plack 🔴 Subscribe to Brooke's Weekly Emails: https://www.brookeplack.com ______ 👤 Connect With Me On Other Platforms: Facebook: www.facebook.com/brookeplack Instagram: instagram.com/brookeplack For Business Inquiries: chat@brookeplack.com ______ Production by Clanton Creative www.clantoncreative.com All music is licensed through Premium Beat. If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/navigating-personal-growth/donations

    10 min

  8. May 7

    The Real Reason Why You Feel So Anxious at Work

    Do you feel like you're constantly on the verge of being "found out"? Do you use "hustle" as a way to outrun a constant sense of dread in your chest? If you are a high-achieving woman, your anxiety doesn't look like a panic attack—it looks like perfectionism, over-working, and procrastination. We’ve been told that workplace stress is just "part of the job," but the truth is, your anxiety is a physical alarm in your body that has forgotten how to turn off. In this video, I’m breaking down the real science behind workplace anxiety and why your "busy-ness" is actually a coping mechanism. Inspired by the work of Mel Robbins and neurobiology, we’re exploring why procrastination is actually a form of stress relief and how to stop the "alarm" from running your business. In this video, we cover: The Alarm in the Basement: Understanding the physical reality of high-functioning anxiety. Procrastination vs. Laziness: Why your brain is trying to "protect" you by avoiding tasks. The Hustle Trap: Why you can't out-produce a nervous system that is in survival mode. The 5-Second Reset: A physical tool to stop a panic spiral and reclaim your focus instantly. 👇 Stop letting your anxiety run your empire. Let’s build a business that gives you peace, not just a paycheck. Book a call with me. #WorkplaceAnxiety #HighFunctioningAnxiety #MelRobbins #CEOStress #BurnoutPrevention #WomenInBusiness #SuccessMindset #EntrepreneurMentalHealth #ScaleYourBusiness #ProductivityTips 🗓️ Book a FREE 1:1 Call with Brooke to see how she can help you superpower your personal growth and build the life and business of your dreams. https://calendly.com/brooke-plack 🔴 Subscribe to Brooke's Weekly Emails: https://www.brookeplack.com ______ 👤 Connect With Me On Other Platforms: Facebook: www.facebook.com/brookeplack Instagram: instagram.com/brookeplack For Business Inquiries: chat@brookeplack.com ______ Production by Clanton Creative www.clantoncreative.com All music is licensed through Premium Beat. If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/navigating-personal-growth/donations

    10 min
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You built the business. You hit the goals. So why does it still feel harder than it should? Here’s the truth: nothing is wrong with you. What’s broken is the way most of us built our lives and businesses. I’m Brooke — multi-business owner, entrepreneur, and productivity-obsessed realist. I help ambitious women replace chaos with simple systems that actually work, so their business supports their life instead of consuming it. This channel is for you if you understand: I don’t teach hustle. I don’t do fluff. But I do cut the excuses, help us chase our goals, and live life with purpose and alignment with what truly matters. Expect honest conversations, no-BS frameworks, & practical systems you can actually implement. We talk growth, leadership, life, boundaries, and building a business that works in real life — not just on paper. Freedom. Clarity. Peace. Not someday. Now. If you’re ready to stop overcomplicating success & start building something sustainable, you’re in the right place. 

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  • Creator
    Brooke Plack
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    217
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Navigating Personal Growth