Ellen Jenny Watkins is an artist, best-selling author, and award-winning trainer and coach. She’s inspired by the intersection of spirituality, modern science, ancient wisdom, and the connection back to our soul. With a focus on quantum physics, neuroscience, and chakras, Ellen is currently exploring the frequency of color and how it affects the body and environment to bring calm, inspiration, and healing to the chaos of the modern world. Ellen coaches individuals and groups through her unique approach to Creative Leadership and her signature works, Divine Explosions. Ellen Jenny Watkins Executive Contributor Abstract Artist and Certified Coach Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Ellen Jenny Watkins Abstract Artist and Certified Coach Ellen Jenny Watkins is an artist, best-selling author, and award-winning trainer and coach. She’s inspired by the intersection of spirituality, modern science, ancient wisdom, and the connection back to our soul. With a focus on quantum physics, neuroscience, and chakras, Ellen is currently exploring the frequency of color and how it affects the body and environment to bring calm, inspiration, and healing to the chaos of the modern world. Ellen coaches individuals and groups through her unique approach to Creative Leadership and her signature works, Divine Explosions. All articles Mindset Unveiling The Mystery Of The Mind-Body Connection – Exploring The Frequency Of Purple Purple sparks curiosity, both in science and in art. It's a shade I rarely use in its pure form, yet its presence lingers in my paintings... READ ARTICLE Mindset Unveiling The Many Shades Of Healing – Exploring The Frequency Of Blue Blue is a chameleon of a color, morphing through hues just as we navigate the ever-changing currents of life. It seems to echo... READ ARTICLE Mindset Unveiling The Heart's Melody – Exploring The Frequency Of Green Welcome back to my series on the frequencies of color! Today, we delve into the fascinating world of green, the color intimately linked... READ ARTICLE Mindset Unleash Your Inner Sunshine – Exploring The Frequency Of Yellow Yellow is not just a color; it's a feeling. A burst of sunshine, a child's laughter, a field of dandelions bursting into life. READ ARTICLE Mindset The Science And Spirituality Of Orange – Using Color For Creativity And Transformation Continuing our exploration of color frequencies, let's delve into orange, a captivating color between grounding red and energetic yellow. READ ARTICLE Mindset Exploring Frequencies Through Quantum Physics With The Color Red – Primal Energy Meets Grounded Living In the fascinating world of quantum physics, we find that colors, sounds, and emotions are all connected through their own unique... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Ellen Jenny Watkins Abstract Artist and Certified Coach The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Ellen Jenny Watkins Abstract Artist and Certified Coach Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Helena Ho on Why Most People Are Living Against Their Own Design Helena Ho on Why Most People Are Living Against Their Own Design Helena Ho is a Chinese Metaphysics Practitioner and the creator of the VÖİS Method. She offers a refined, visionary approach that bridges ancient wisdom with modern embodiment, supporting high-achieving individuals, leaders, and creatives in making aligned decisions and translating insight into lived clarity. With nearly twenty years of experience as an international DJ, Helena developed an acute sensitivity to rhythm, timing, and collective energy. Long before working with metaphysical systems, she was already reading space, atmosphere, and unseen dynamics—an ability that now forms the foundation of her work with people. Today, Helena works with classical systems such as Feng Shui, BaZi, Yi Jing, and Qi Men Dun Jia, translating energetic blueprints into practical guidance around direction, relationships, career, and life timing. Trained at the Joey Yap Academy, she combines rigorous metaphysical analysis with a deep understanding of the nervous system and embodied change. THE FULL INTERVIEW Next Issue Previous Issue Back to Archive Article Highlights Relationships Understanding the Language of Love Beyond Words Small choices, repeated daily, are love’s true language. Take a moment to notice how love communicates in your life. READ ARTICLE Business Why Authority is the New SEO Many entrepreneurs currently face a frustrating paradox: views are scarce, metrics are plummeting, and visibility feels increasingly elusive. Each week, our inboxes are flooded with headlines predicting... READ ARTICLE Mindset Science or Soulmate? 5 Ways to Slow Time in a Fast-Paced World In a world that keeps accelerating, information reaches us instantly, to-do lists grow longer, and schedules feel endlessly packed. Weeks slip by in the blink of an eye. Yet, there is one experience... READ ARTICLE Business What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Entrepreneur This is a call to return to what too many entrepreneurs rush past at the beginning, before titles, before revenue goals, before the pressure to prove something. There is structure, intention, and clarity... READ ARTICLE Technology How AI Forces Us to Reflect on the Purpose of Work In my first book, Navigating Foreignerness, I explored the idea that we are all "foreigners" in some capacity, whether by nationality, generation, or function, and that success depends on testing our... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Why Breathwork Is a Powerful Tool for Healing Trauma Picture this: a single, intentional breath shifting the weight of years-old pain, quieting the storm inside without a word spoken. As a breathwork facilitator, I’ve witnessed countless individuals... READ ARTICLE Quote of the week "Speed creates excitement, but structure is what keeps a business alive." Dr. DeShaun Williams, CEO & Business Planning and Startup Strategy Consultant Relationships Conflict is Not About the Other Person, It is About the System You Enter When conflict repeats, the problem may not lie in either person's behaviour alone but in the system of expectations, roles, and responses that emerges between them. Understanding conflict requires looking beyond... READ ARTICLE Business 5 Financial Mistakes U.S. Business Owners Make, and How to Avoid Them A business can have strong sales and still struggle to pay its bills. Often, the problem isn’t a lack of customers, it’s a lack of clear financial information. Here are five mistakes I see business... READ ARTICLE Leadership You Changed My Life, The Most Meaningful Words a Mentor Can Hear “You changed my life.” For me, few words carry more meaning. After years of mentoring entrepreneurs, I have learned that intelligent, capable founders often need someone to help them connect the dots... READ ARTICLE Mindset Jupiter Moves Into Leo to Join Ketu Jupiter’s move into Leo alongside Ketu brings power, confidence and transformation into the spotlight of this Vedic astrology interpretation. Stefania Leone explores the symbolism of this planetary combination... READ ARTICLE Brainz Expert Panel Expert Panelists are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within the areas of Business, Mindset, Leadership, Lifestyle, and Sustainability. Members of The Brainz Magazine community of experts will share their best tips, advice, ideas, and hacks within different topics. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Brainz podcast Insight Alone Does Not Create Change – Brainz Podcast with Helena Ho In this episode of the Brainz Magazine Podcast, Helena Ho discusses her innovative VÖIS Method. Rooted in Chinese Metaphysics and personalized Destiny Blueprint analysis, VÖİS combines structured energetic diagnostics with subconscious rewiring through the power of one’s own voice. Through personal anecdotes and client experiences, Helena illustrates the effectiveness of her method in fostering meaningful change and self-awareness. LISTEN NOW Next Issue Previous Issue Back to Archive

Angela, is a leader and expert in somatic psychotherapy, a macro social scientist, and provides consultation to large organizations and supervision to individual leaders on system change, improvement initiatives, relational neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and polyvagal theory. She has over 28 years in the mental health field and has worked with the largest healthcare organizations, providing oversight and guiding senior hospital executives. She has expertise in several domains within healthcare. Currently, she focuses on education, consulting, supervision, and mental health trends and legislative initiatives. Angela Boring Executive Contributor Consultant & Somatic Psychotherapist Supervisor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Angela Boring Consultant & Somatic Psychotherapist Supervisor Angela, is a leader and expert in somatic psychotherapy, a macro social scientist, and provides consultation to large organizations and supervision to individual leaders on system change, improvement initiatives, relational neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and polyvagal theory. She has over 28 years in the mental health field and has worked with the largest healthcare organizations, providing oversight and guiding senior hospital executives. She has expertise in several domains within healthcare. Currently, she focuses on education, consulting, supervision, and mental health trends and legislative initiatives. All articles Exclusive interviews Leading Change In Healthcare And Mental Wellness – Exclusive Interview With Angela Boring Angela Boring is a leader and expert in somatic psychotherapy, a macro social scientist READ ARTICLE Mindset Feeling Suicidal – How Do I Help My Friend? Feeling difference. As we grapple with complex issues of anxiety, depression, and suicide globally READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Angela Boring Consultant & Somatic Psychotherapist Supervisor The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Angela Boring Consultant & Somatic Psychotherapist Supervisor Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Claire Muller has 23 years of experience and worked in corporate and government institutions. She is a qualified trainer and assessor, helping organizations with leadership development. She is a certified NLP Practioner, and her coaching toolbox includes Life, Business, Executive, Abundance, Creativity, Enneagram and Hypnotherapy. Claire's forte is Personal Mastery and love's mindset work, challenging limiting beliefs and thinking patterns and reframing those thoughts with positivity. She believes in self-development and is in the process of completing her masters in NLP. Her passion is to serve and empower others, coaching Leaders and Executives from around the globe. Claire Muller Executive Contributor Leadership, Executive and Business Coach Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Claire Muller Leadership, Executive and Business Coach Claire Muller has 23 years of experience and worked in corporate and government institutions. She is a qualified trainer and assessor, helping organizations with leadership development. She is a certified NLP Practioner, and her coaching toolbox includes Life, Business, Executive, Abundance, Creativity, Enneagram and Hypnotherapy. Claire's forte is Personal Mastery and love's mindset work, challenging limiting beliefs and thinking patterns and reframing those thoughts with positivity. She believes in self-development and is in the process of completing her masters in NLP. Her passion is to serve and empower others, coaching Leaders and Executives from around the globe. All articles Lifestyle 10 Ways To Manage Year-End Pressure With the holiday season loading, it can be lonely for those hanging on by a thread. The last few weeks of the year READ ARTICLE Leadership UBUNTU And Leadership Lessons Ubuntu is a South African word and philosophy. Ubuntu is a building block in society. READ ARTICLE Business Success Redefined Written by: Claire Muller, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Business 5 Ways to Combat Digital Fatigue Written by: Claire Muller, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Claire Muller Leadership, Executive and Business Coach The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Claire Muller Leadership, Executive and Business Coach Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Clearly Connected, LLC., Clearly Connected Life Coaching, Clearly Connected Life Coaching & Wellness Center and Clearly Connected Wellness in Motion, is founded, owned and operated by Candice Sturtevant. She is a 2002 graduate of Utica School of Commerce, a former business college in Utica, N.Y., a 2017 graduate of the Legacy Training Institute in Denver, C.O. and is a Certified Integrative Life Coach that specializes in both healing and personal growth and development. As a survivor, advocate, entrepreneur, and your Clearly Connected Life Coach, she brings her expertise and direct experience into every aspect of her work and there is nothing that she is more passionate about. Clearly Connected, LLC. became an official business entity in December 2017 and in March of 2018, Candice opened her private life coaching practice in a work space at her home. By July of 2018, she moved her practice into her first commercial location in the village of Whitesboro, NY. In May of 2019, she relocated to a larger facility in the village of Whitesboro and expanded to include additional providers, services and businesses; promoting opportunity and growth for her community on a number of different levels. At that time, Clearly Connected received a Certificate of Merit from the New York State Assembly. In 2020, Clearly Connected was accredited by the Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York and Candice became a Certified VXN Dance-Fitness Instructor, bringing the brand and classes to Central New York amid the pandemic. In November of 2022, she opened her second location in the village of Whitesboro, which is the studio that not only houses her dance-fitness classes, but many more. Similar to her other location, it is a facility that promotes opportunity and growth to other instructors, businesses and her community. Clearly Connected received an additional Certificate of Merit from the New York State Assembly at this time. The vision for Clearly Connected as a whole is rooted in and inspired by Candice’s personal journey and her passion for helping others. To this day, she continues her education and training as a commitment to herself, her family, her clients and the collective. She has been featured in many broadcasts and publications and loves to give back as much as possible. Opportunities are available for individual life coaching sessions, corporate events, speaking engagements and more. Visit www.clearlyconnectedcoach.com for details. Candice Sturtevant Executive Contributor Founder, Owner & CEO | Clearly Connected Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Candice Sturtevant Founder, Owner & CEO | Clearly Connected Clearly Connected, LLC., Clearly Connected Life Coaching, Clearly Connected Life Coaching & Wellness Center and Clearly Connected Wellness in Motion, is founded, owned and operated by Candice Sturtevant. She is a 2002 graduate of Utica School of Commerce, a former business college in Utica, N.Y., a 2017 graduate of the Legacy Training Institute in Denver, C.O. and is a Certified Integrative Life Coach that specializes in both healing and personal growth and development. As a survivor, advocate, entrepreneur, and your Clearly Connected Life Coach, she brings her expertise and direct experience into every aspect of her work and there is nothing that she is more passionate about. Clearly Connected, LLC. became an official business entity in December 2017 and in March of 2018, Candice opened her private life coaching practice in a work space at her home. By July of 2018, she moved her practice into her first commercial location in the village of Whitesboro, NY. In May of 2019, she relocated to a larger facility in the village of Whitesboro and expanded to include additional providers, services and businesses; promoting opportunity and growth for her community on a number of different levels. At that time, Clearly Connected received a Certificate of Merit from the New York State Assembly. In 2020, Clearly Connected was accredited by the Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York and Candice became a Certified VXN Dance-Fitness Instructor, bringing the brand and classes to Central New York amid the pandemic. In November of 2022, she opened her second location in the village of Whitesboro, which is the studio that not only houses her dance-fitness classes, but many more. Similar to her other location, it is a facility that promotes opportunity and growth to other instructors, businesses and her community. Clearly Connected received an additional Certificate of Merit from the New York State Assembly at this time. The vision for Clearly Connected as a whole is rooted in and inspired by Candice’s personal journey and her passion for helping others. To this day, she continues her education and training as a commitment to herself, her family, her clients and the collective. She has been featured in many broadcasts and publications and loves to give back as much as possible. Opportunities are available for individual life coaching sessions, corporate events, speaking engagements and more. Visit www.clearlyconnectedcoach.com for details. All articles Exclusive interviews Finding Clarity, Purpose, and Building Your Dreams – An Interview with Candice Sturtevant Candice Sturtevant is the Founder and Integrative Life Coach of Clearly Connected in Whitesboro, N.Y. She brings her expertise and direct experience into every aspect of her life coaching practice and business... READ ARTICLE Business News It’s Time to Live Your Most Clearly Connected Life Do you want more for your life, or wonder if there is more? Brainz Magazine is happy to welcome Candice Sturtevant, Founder and Integrative Life Coach of Clearly Connected, as an executive... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Candice Sturtevant Founder, Owner & CEO | Clearly Connected The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Candice Sturtevant Founder, Owner & CEO | Clearly Connected Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Sophia Wood Massicotte is a certified Life Coach, Yoga Teacher and Ayurveda Practitioner. Her passion lies within the realm of holistic wellness, stemming from her fascination with Nature, food as medicine, the complexities of the human mind and wisdom of the body.   She birthed The Art of Being Well, a holistic health hub, which allows her the space to create and share wellness programs, workshops and events to inspire and empower Women to reclaim their Power and step into the fullest embodiment of their Divine Feminine Essence.   Sophia is here to live, learn and love. Suffering at the hands of an eating disorder, she has gained valuable wisdom and insight through hitting rock bottom many times, and staying long enough to grow new roots of love and compassion and see her way out into the light.   Her healing journey inspired her to devote herself to create harmony within - to empower her masculine energy in service of her wild, passionate and free Feminine Essence.   Sophia supports women in journeying inwards - to the shadows, to rip away the weeds that are holding them down, and see through the veil of the ego, to free themselves from their own shackles and come back alive, more aligned, connected and empowered.   She skillfully guides her clients to faced their fears, pains, insecurities, limiting beliefs and sabotaging behavioral patterns. This is a Journey of remembering and honoring your Natural Essence. Remembering your power, honoring your body and heart wisdom. It is a Journey Home.   The number one principle Sophia shares and lives by in her teachings, is that you are the medicine you seek. Everything you see and seek outside of you, you can access within. Sophia Wood Massicotte Executive Contributor Holistic Healer Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Sophia Wood Massicotte Holistic Healer Sophia Wood Massicotte is a certified Life Coach, Yoga Teacher and Ayurveda Practitioner. Her passion lies within the realm of holistic wellness, stemming from her fascination with Nature, food as medicine, the complexities of the human mind and wisdom of the body. She birthed The Art of Being Well, a holistic health hub, which allows her the space to create and share wellness programs, workshops and events to inspire and empower Women to reclaim their Power and step into the fullest embodiment of their Divine Feminine Essence. Sophia is here to live, learn and love. Suffering at the hands of an eating disorder, she has gained valuable wisdom and insight through hitting rock bottom many times, and staying long enough to grow new roots of love and compassion and see her way out into the light. Her healing journey inspired her to devote herself to create harmony within - to empower her masculine energy in service of her wild, passionate and free Feminine Essence. Sophia supports women in journeying inwards - to the shadows, to rip away the weeds that are holding them down, and see through the veil of the ego, to free themselves from their own shackles and come back alive, more aligned, connected and empowered. She skillfully guides her clients to faced their fears, pains, insecurities, limiting beliefs and sabotaging behavioral patterns. This is a Journey of remembering and honoring your Natural Essence. Remembering your power, honoring your body and heart wisdom. It is a Journey Home. The number one principle Sophia shares and lives by in her teachings, is that you are the medicine you seek. Everything you see and seek outside of you, you can access within. All articles Mindset Identifying & Healing Wounded Masculine Energy Feminine and Masculine Energy is used to describe the energetic flow of the universe. Despite the names, this isn’t a gendered concept... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness A Journey To Heal Your Inner Child Do you ever feel like a part of you has been hurt, neglected or forgotten? That part of you is your inner child, and it's high time... READ ARTICLE Mindset Breaking Free From People Pleasing Behavior People pleasing is when you try to make other people feel something, usually joy or happiness or appreciation of you and all that you do... READ ARTICLE Mindset 5 Keys To Navigate Your Descent – The Feminine Empowered Path What is a descent and why is it important? A descent is a time in your life that feels darker, heavier and uncomfortable. READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Ayurveda – Your Path Of Self-Healing Through Nature's Wisdom Ayurveda can be translated as "science or knowledge of life”. It is an ancient healing system that originated more than 5,000 years ago... READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Navigating Wellness And Empowerment – Exclusive Interview With Sophia Wood Massicotte Sophia Wood Massicotte is a free spirit. Her Soul is here to live, learn and love with an open heart. Sophia has devoted her life to explore READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Sophia Wood Massicotte Holistic Healer The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Sophia Wood Massicotte Holistic Healer Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

A leadership and wellbeing coach and training facilitator who has coached and trained thousands of leaders and team members across Australia and internationally for the last 14 years. Lisa works across the corporate, public and professional sectors, developing leaders and teams, and improving team dynamics and psychological safety in organisations. Lisa is a Professional Certified Coach (ICF PCC) and a coach trainer and mentor, specialising in neuroscience-based coaching. She serves as President of the International Coaching Federation’s ACT Branch, contributing to high standards of leadership and ethics in the profession.   Nearly 30 years of mindfulness and personal growth have shaped the grounded, empathic coach Lisa is today. She combines lived wisdom and professional rigour when working with her coaching clients; mid-life women leaders who are capable, accomplished, and deeply dedicated, yet quietly carry a load most people don’t see. Many are leading teams and running organisations while navigating professional challenges, shifting relationships, supporting ageing parents, and experiencing the physical, mental, and emotional challenges of the menopausal years.   Lisa understands this chapter from lived experience. Midlife coincided with Covid and a family crisis. She confronted the cost of feeling overburdened and living with high anxiety from working unsustainably. Boundaries became essential, and learning to work and live sustainably became non-negotiable. Supporting her clients in finding their own way through this important, transformational time of life is core to her purpose.   Lisa lives lakeside, close to the ocean in regional NSW with her partner in life and adventures. Nature, exercise, music, dance and wellbeing practices anchor her so she can bring deep presence to every client session.   You can learn more about working with Lisa through her Grow and Thrive coaching programs, her customised leadership and team development programs, or her online courses: ‘The Mid-Life Shift’ and ‘The Emotionally Intelligent Coach’. Lisa Gaines Executive Contributor Leadership Wellbeing Coach Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Lisa Gaines Leadership Wellbeing Coach A leadership and wellbeing coach and training facilitator who has coached and trained thousands of leaders and team members across Australia and internationally for the last 14 years. Lisa works across the corporate, public and professional sectors, developing leaders and teams, and improving team dynamics and psychological safety in organisations. Lisa is a Professional Certified Coach (ICF PCC) and a coach trainer and mentor, specialising in neuroscience-based coaching. She serves as President of the International Coaching Federation’s ACT Branch, contributing to high standards of leadership and ethics in the profession. Nearly 30 years of mindfulness and personal growth have shaped the grounded, empathic coach Lisa is today. She combines lived wisdom and professional rigour when working with her coaching clients; mid-life women leaders who are capable, accomplished, and deeply dedicated, yet quietly carry a load most people don’t see. Many are leading teams and running organisations while navigating professional challenges, shifting relationships, supporting ageing parents, and experiencing the physical, mental, and emotional challenges of the menopausal years. Lisa understands this chapter from lived experience. Midlife coincided with Covid and a family crisis. She confronted the cost of feeling overburdened and living with high anxiety from working unsustainably. Boundaries became essential, and learning to work and live sustainably became non-negotiable. Supporting her clients in finding their own way through this important, transformational time of life is core to her purpose. Lisa lives lakeside, close to the ocean in regional NSW with her partner in life and adventures. Nature, exercise, music, dance and wellbeing practices anchor her so she can bring deep presence to every client session. You can learn more about working with Lisa through her Grow and Thrive coaching programs, her customised leadership and team development programs, or her online courses: ‘The Mid-Life Shift’ and ‘The Emotionally Intelligent Coach’. All articles Mindset What Midlife and Perimenopause Are Really Asking of Us I was speaking with a client who has spent years thriving in a high-pressure, senior leadership role. She told me she feels guilty for operating at less than full throttle lately, compared to how she has always shown up... READ ARTICLE Leadership Why Am I Talking? – WAIT and the Art of Sharing Airtime as a Leader Do you like hearing the sound of your own voice, or do you hate it? “I hate hearing my own voice” is a comment I hear regularly when mentoring coaches as they listen to recordings of their coaching... READ ARTICLE Leadership The Visibility Gap – Why Women Leaders Must Claim Credit for Their Ideas Too many women have learned to accept having their ideas overlooked, repackaged, or credited to someone else as simply part of the workplace landscape. But claiming visibility is not about ego or self-promotion... READ ARTICLE Leadership Bittersweet, How Much You Can Hold in Your Heart? I feel so blessed and also heartbroken. How is it possible? This isn’t the first time I’ve written about bittersweet. A while back, I wrote a review of a book that touched me deeply, Bittersweet by Susan Cain... READ ARTICLE Leadership The Support High-Performing Women Leaders Actually Need, and It's Not Another Thinking Partner I was working with a client recently, a high-performing leader who arrived at her coaching session with a head full of racing thoughts. Within the space of our session, something shifted. A deep out... READ ARTICLE Leadership When People Pleasing Becomes Unsustainable – How to Let Go of the Disease to Please If you have spent most of your life identifying as a people pleaser, you may have had the energy to sustain it for decades. Then midlife arrives, and suddenly you find yourself wondering, ‘Where did all... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Lisa Gaines Leadership Wellbeing Coach The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Lisa Gaines Leadership Wellbeing Coach Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Coming soon... Angela Osborne Executive Contributor Entrepreneur Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Angela Osborne Entrepreneur Coming soon... All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Angela Osborne Entrepreneur The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Angela Osborne Entrepreneur Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Dr. Jack Stoltzfus’ mission as America’s launch coach is to provide information, education, counseling, and resources to parents struggling to launch their adult children while maintaining a positive relationship. Information regarding these resources and services can be found on his website, parentslettinggo.com. Dr. Stoltzfus is a psychologist and parent coach practicing in Shoreview, Minnesota. He has two master’s degrees and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, recognized as one of America’s Top Doctors and rated the number one therapist in Ramsey County, Minnesota. The Parent’s Launch Code integrates some of his previously published books on Amazon with new material gleaned from his last ten years of counseling parents. His published books include Illuminations: Shedding Light on Depression (currently out of print) and the following six short books on launching your young adult. Can You Speak Millennial”ese”? How to Understand and Communicate with Your Young Adult Love to Let Go: Loving Our Kids into Adulthood Apology: The Gift We Give Our Young Adults Forgiveness: The Gift We Share with Our Young Adults and Ourselves Parenting Our Young Adults with Love and Backbone Growing Apart: Letting Go of Our Young Adults Jack writes of his estrangement as a young adult, combined with his experience of raising three launched adult children, who have blessed him with eleven grandchildren. John (Jack) Stoltzfus Executive Contributor America's Launch Coach Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? John (Jack) Stoltzfus America's Launch Coach Dr. Jack Stoltzfus’ mission as America’s launch coach is to provide information, education, counseling, and resources to parents struggling to launch their adult children while maintaining a positive relationship. Information regarding these resources and services can be found on his website, parentslettinggo.com. Dr. Stoltzfus is a psychologist and parent coach practicing in Shoreview, Minnesota. He has two master’s degrees and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, recognized as one of America’s Top Doctors and rated the number one therapist in Ramsey County, Minnesota. The Parent’s Launch Code integrates some of his previously published books on Amazon with new material gleaned from his last ten years of counseling parents. His published books include Illuminations: Shedding Light on Depression (currently out of print) and the following six short books on launching your young adult. Can You Speak Millennial”ese”? How to Understand and Communicate with Your Young Adult Love to Let Go: Loving Our Kids into Adulthood Apology: The Gift We Give Our Young Adults Forgiveness: The Gift We Share with Our Young Adults and Ourselves Parenting Our Young Adults with Love and Backbone Growing Apart: Letting Go of Our Young Adults Jack writes of his estrangement as a young adult, combined with his experience of raising three launched adult children, who have blessed him with eleven grandchildren. All articles Exclusive interviews Dr. Jack Stoltzfus Interview on Helping Adult Children Launch Successfully Dr. Jack Stoltzfus is America’s Launch Coach™. He doesn’t teach people how to launch boats; rather, he teaches parents how to let go in love with their 18- to 29-year-old children. Today, according... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to John (Jack) Stoltzfus America's Launch Coach The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to John (Jack) Stoltzfus America's Launch Coach Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Lisa Marotta is a certified Nutritionist and established owner of Lifestyle with Lisa. In 2017, Marotta decided to transform her lifestyle for the better, both physically and mentally, and it was the best decision she has ever made. She chose to create Lifestyle with Lisa, an all-inclusive and dynamic nutrition-coaching service, to help those who are facing the challenges she did just a few years ago. As a nutrition coach, she customizes her programs to meet all of her client's individual needs. From meal planning and fitness routines to maintaining a positive mindset when faced with life’s challenges, Lisa builds custom strategies to help her clients not only reach their goals and desires, but to maintain them. Often times, people may feel as though they do not have the right tools or motivation to make the changes necessary to live a happy and healthy lifestyle. Her goal is to help those see that their goals are achievable and that support can be found both internally within them self as well as externally with the right tools. Lisa Marotta Executive Contributor Business Owner/ Nutrition Coach Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Lisa Marotta Business Owner/ Nutrition Coach Lisa Marotta is a certified Nutritionist and established owner of Lifestyle with Lisa. In 2017, Marotta decided to transform her lifestyle for the better, both physically and mentally, and it was the best decision she has ever made. She chose to create Lifestyle with Lisa, an all-inclusive and dynamic nutrition-coaching service, to help those who are facing the challenges she did just a few years ago. As a nutrition coach, she customizes her programs to meet all of her client's individual needs. From meal planning and fitness routines to maintaining a positive mindset when faced with life’s challenges, Lisa builds custom strategies to help her clients not only reach their goals and desires, but to maintain them. Often times, people may feel as though they do not have the right tools or motivation to make the changes necessary to live a happy and healthy lifestyle. Her goal is to help those see that their goals are achievable and that support can be found both internally within them self as well as externally with the right tools. All articles Lifestyle Fear Of The Scale So many of us fear the scale. The number sets our mood for the day, controls how we view ourselves and tends to determine how we measure READ ARTICLE Lifestyle Ultimate Guide For Building The Right Morning Routine For Yourself A morning routine encourages us to start our day off with intentions and purpose. READ ARTICLE Lifestyle Tips On Overcoming Setbacks During The Holiday Season According to most, it is never the right time to start. You will never find the perfect time READ ARTICLE Mindset Tips On How To Stay On Track Throughout The Holiday Season Written by: Lisa Marotta, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Lisa Marotta Business Owner/ Nutrition Coach The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Lisa Marotta Business Owner/ Nutrition Coach Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Arna van Goch is a business automations coach. She helps 5 figure entrepreneurs hit 6 figures by streamlining their businesses and strategies to work less & earn more. Over her own entrepreneurial journey she has worked online businesses to land 6 figure contracts and supported businesses reaching 7 figures. Besides working online, she has an avid passion for travel, energy work and awesome Netflix series like Next in Fashion. Arna Van Goch Executive Contributor Business Coach Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Arna Van Goch Business Coach Arna van Goch is a business automations coach. She helps 5 figure entrepreneurs hit 6 figures by streamlining their businesses and strategies to work less & earn more. Over her own entrepreneurial journey she has worked online businesses to land 6 figure contracts and supported businesses reaching 7 figures. Besides working online, she has an avid passion for travel, energy work and awesome Netflix series like Next in Fashion. All articles Business Different Ways to Scale Your 1:1 Service to 1:Many Written by: Arna Van Goch, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Business What Does it Mean to be Organized to You? Written by: Arna Van Goch, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness The American Dream – or Clubhouse Burnout? Written by: Arna Van Goch, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Business What is Clubhouse? Written by: Arna Van Goch, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Business Don't Buy Into The Next 5-Step Plan Written by: Arna Van Goch, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Business Coach Arna Van Goch – Why You Need Automations to Scale Your Business Arna van Goch is a business automations coach. She helps 5 figure entrepreneurs hit 6 figures by streamlining their businesses and... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Arna Van Goch Business Coach The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Arna Van Goch Business Coach Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Kyle Gillette is an expert mindset coach. After working for 9 years in a men's mentoring program and seeing how much the student's mindsets were limiting their success, Kyle created the SAGE Mindset® Framework. He now helps small business owners who are struggling with burnout, feeling overwhelmed with work, or just plain stuck create the habits and mindsets gain the clarity, confidence, and clients they deserve. Kyle is also the creator of the SAGE Mindset App, he's an author, and host of the SAGE Mindset Podcast. He's been coaching and leading people in the non-profit and small business contexts for 20 years. Kyle desires to help his clients become the leaders they were meant to be. Kyle Gillette Executive Contributor Mindset Coach Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Kyle Gillette Mindset Coach Kyle Gillette is an expert mindset coach. After working for 9 years in a men's mentoring program and seeing how much the student's mindsets were limiting their success, Kyle created the SAGE Mindset® Framework. He now helps small business owners who are struggling with burnout, feeling overwhelmed with work, or just plain stuck create the habits and mindsets gain the clarity, confidence, and clients they deserve. Kyle is also the creator of the SAGE Mindset App, he's an author, and host of the SAGE Mindset Podcast. He's been coaching and leading people in the non-profit and small business contexts for 20 years. Kyle desires to help his clients become the leaders they were meant to be. All articles Business Coaching That Dares Clients To Stretch And Challenge Their Thinking During a recent coaching call with a home designer client, I challenged him to think bigger about his fees. READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Transforming Business Owners To Become SAGE Leaders– Exclusive Interview With Kyle Gillette Kyle Gillette is an expert mindset coach. After working for 9 years in a men's mentoring program and seeing how much the student's mindsets READ ARTICLE Leadership Learn The WISER Way To Listen Written by: Kyle Gillette, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Business How To Develop And Retain Your Employees Written by: Kyle Gillette, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Business The Secret Sauce To Powerful 1 On 1 Meetings Written by: Kyle Gillette, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Leadership Ask These 5 Questions To Instantly Improve Your Leadership Written by: Kyle Gillette, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Kyle Gillette Mindset Coach The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Kyle Gillette Mindset Coach Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?