top of page
Blog
Check out Dr. Leatrice's blog posts for valuable information, tips, and tools on maintaining presence professionally and personally.
As a high achiever, stress is inevitable. However, you can be more present and show up more consistently for yourself. Grab your Presence Formula Guide today and develop your Everyday Presence Action Plan in 4 repeatable steps.
Reclaim the “Happy” in the Holidays and Let Go of the Stress
We work and hustle to pull things together for the holidays, sometimes to the point that it becomes stressful. People, gifts, and food;...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks, LP
Nov 21, 20232 min read
Featured Blog For Kelly Duggan Image Consulting, LLC
Kelly Duggan, AICI CIC, RDH states: My colleague Dr. Leatrice Brooks is a licensed psychologist, speaker and executive coach. When I want...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks, LP
Oct 19, 20231 min read
Redefining Balance: It’s Possible Using Presence
Work-life balance is like a swear word to some people. There is often a lot of chatter about it being something mysterious and impossible...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks, LP
Jan 30, 20235 min read
Holidays are for You Too! Intentionally Reset during your Time Off
With post-Thanksgiving Day sales in full force, I ordered some super sweet holiday loungewear yesterday. Okay, they were Christmas...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks, LP
Nov 30, 20223 min read
Presence Creates More Fun at Work: Here’s How
A few weeks ago, I was in a professional meeting and twice the other leader smiled and said, “this is fun”. He later reiterated that he...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks, LP
Oct 21, 20224 min read
What Happened? Life Happened. You Need Your Body to be Well.
I planned to write and post a blog every month. Then life happened. I have ideas ahead of time, but I don’t batch because I prefer to...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks, LP
Sep 23, 20225 min read
Leaders Need Self-Care Too: It’s Okay, It’s Healthy, and It Should Be Celebrated
“You taking care of you is good for me” is what a team member said in response to my vacation announcement. I felt relieved. Deep down, I...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks, LP
Jul 6, 20224 min read
Vacation or Recovery? Evaluating and Maximizing Your Time Off Work
Vacation season is approaching and everyone is ready for time off. My question is, are you doing it right? While vacation is supposed to...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks, LP
Jun 13, 20225 min read
Are You Mentally Aware? A Personal Look at Mental Health Awareness Month
Everyone wants to be a high performer, but many high achievers neglect a vital area that can keep us on top – mental health. We are...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks, LP
May 11, 20224 min read
Jumping Back in After Spring Break: Maintaining the Positive Energy
Spring break has come and gone for most of us, and our teams are jumping back in. It's important for the health of our teams and...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks, LP
Apr 5, 20224 min read
We've Opened Pandora's Box on Mental Health in the Workplace, Now What?
We Can't Just Tell People to Turn Their Feelings Off. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, businesses all over the world made a major shift....
Dr. Leatrice Brooks, LP
Nov 29, 20214 min read
You Need Self-Care
RADIO INTERVIEW - It's so easy to get out of whack and off track with self-care but it is a must. You have to be intentional. Here's how....
Dr. Leatrice Brooks
Oct 17, 20201 min read
First & 42’s Leadership Spotlight
"Leadership is the ability to see where a person is, understand where they could go, and be willing to take them there. Leadership is...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks
Oct 5, 20202 min read
Pushing Back on Pandemic Problems
RADIO INTERVIEW – The health crisis and major interruption in human interaction has affected us all. It does not have to take over your...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks
Sep 19, 20201 min read
Part 2 - Productive Communication of Frustration: How to Engage Around Racism
RADIO INTERVIEW - Racism adds a different dynamic to the experience of life. Learn how to effectively handle and communicate your...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks
Jul 18, 20201 min read
Part 1 - Productive Communication of Frustration: How to Engage Around Racism
RADIO INTERVIEW - Racism adds a different dynamic to the experience of life. Learn how to effectively handle and communicate your...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks
Jun 20, 20201 min read
Life as a Therapist During the Pandemic
RADIO INTERVIEW - Life has changed for everyone during the pandemic including therapists. Watch the radio interview with host Dbl A and...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks
May 16, 20201 min read
You Got This! Managing Mental Health in a Pandemic
RADIO INTERVIEW - Mental health challenges don't have to overtake you because of the pandemic. You have options. It starts with presence...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks
Apr 18, 20201 min read
Pandemic Plan: 4 Steps for Getting Through
RADIO INTERVIEW - With stay-at-home orders in place, everyone needs a plan for coping with the changes and additional stress. Here's how....
Dr. Leatrice Brooks, LP
Apr 14, 20201 min read
It's Time to be... Emotionally Healthy
RADIO INTERVIEW - With an entire year ahead and so many goals to accomplish, we have to be emotionally healthy to get there. It starts...
Dr. Leatrice Brooks
Jan 18, 20201 min read
bottom of page