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I believe strongly in the adage, “The rising tide lifts all boats!” and in the power of “we.” We can all learn from each other; in fact, I’ve found my children to be my greatest teachers! My mission is to share experiences and lessons that I’ve caught, in hopes of helping others. I do this as a leader, speaker, mentor, and partner.

Why? Because life is complicated. It is hard AND beautiful, joy AND sorrow, highs AND lows, personally AND professionally. So, why not help each other?! There are some things in life that you need to experience yourself to capture the lesson, but some lessons can be learned from and through others. I hope that you’ll find at least a couple of the latter here.

Personal Growth & Development 

Because we know life is a work-in-progress, it is to our own benefit to invest in our own personal growth, so that we can enjoy the journey! Through books, podcasts, mentors, coaches, classes and more, there are plenty of resources available to help support you becoming more of who you were uniquely designed to be and achieve more joy, success, contentment and connection!

Warning- this work is not easy if you’re doing it right! Rather, it requires getting vulnerable, raw and honest with yourself, and it almost always includes some lifestyle changes and choices. But alas, it is SO worth it, because not only does you showing up as your best self benefit you, it also serves everyone’s highest good, and especially those closest to you! Remember that “the rising tide lifts all boats,” so your self-improvement has a ripple effect- it makes you a tide riser! 

I am a firm believer that prioritizing your whole-body wellness: your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health, including nutrition and self-care, is a critical ingredient to your success. Part of my purpose of this site is to help others shorten the learning curve and to help simplify the complex, so I share insights, resources, tips, hacks, books, etc., that have helped me personally in hopes they help you too.

Personal Growth & Development 

Because we know life is a work-in-progress, it is to our own benefit to invest in our own personal growth, so that we can enjoy the journey! Through books, podcasts, mentors, coaches, classes and more, there are plenty of resources available to help support you becoming more of who you were uniquely designed to be and achieve more joy, success, contentment and connection!
 
Warning- this work is not easy if you're doing it right; It requires getting vulnerable, raw and honest with yourself, and it almost always includes some lifestyle changes and choices. But alas, it is so worth it, because not only does you showing up as your best self benefit you, it also serves everyone's highest good, and especially those closest to you! One of my favorite quotes is "the rising tide lifts all boats," so remember that your self-improvement has a ripple effect; It makes you a tide riser! 
 
I am a firm believer that prioritizing your wellness, from health and nutrition to self-care is a critical ingredient to your success, so I'll be sharing those insights as well. I look forward to being a sounding board and sharing resources, tips, hacks, books, etc., that have helped me personally in hopes they help you too, while continuing to learn and grow myself!
 
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Professional Growth & Success

I am a walking example that the more you invest in your own personal growth, the more you will grow professionally. There is a direct correlation between personal development and professional growth because you are clear on your values, who you want to be and why, it allows you to bring more of your best, authentic, uniquely-designed self into your professional life! Apply what you learned personally to your professional environment and identify opportunities for additional support such as sponsorship, networking, career development, mentorship, leadership, courses, etc., to help prepare you for success both in where you are today and where you want to grow.  

Professional Growth & Success

I am a walking example that the more you invest in your own personal growth, the more you will grow professionally. There is a direct correlation between personal development and professional growth because you are clear on your values, who you want to be and why, it allows you to bring more of your best, authentic, uniquely-designed self into your professional life! Apply what you learned personally to your professional environment and identify opportunities for additional support such as sponsorship, networking, career development, mentorship, leadership, courses, etc., to help prepare you for success both in where you are today and where you want to grow.  

Not only do you apply these principles to yourself, but also to help your team learn and grow. It is important to know that this is something we never grow out of. Continuous development is important for both new and experienced leaders and executives, and the last two years in particular has proven that! We have to be constantly learning and growing to level ourselves up so we can level our teams up as well! 
 
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Executive/Operational Leadership & Business Strategy

Stacey oversees a large, complex, 24/7 regional operation, and is an experienced revenue growth driver and marketer. This enables her to help business leaders connect the dots to solutions from where they/their business is to where they want or need it to be, across various functions, from operations, efficiencies, culture, talent management/training/development, marketing, sales, corporate social responsibility, etc.

Executive/Operational Leadership & Business Strategy

I am both an executive overseeing a large, complex, 24/7 regional operation, and an experienced revenue growth driver and marketer. This enables me to help business leaders connect the dots to solutions from where they/their business is to where they want or need it to be, across various functions, from operations, efficiencies, culture, talent management/training/development, marketing, sales, corporate social responsibility, etc.
 
My cross-functional experience and consistent track record, combined with my super-strength of being a professional "dot connector" allows me to find correlation and connect paths to outcomes, where others may see questions or chaos. As a youth, my sports coaches referred to this ability as "court presence;" I could see where the ball was, quickly assess where it needed to go and how, and executed it! Little did I know all these years later, that talent would end up being such a critical super-strength to my own success, and one that has enabled me to help so many others!
 
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Business Growth, Strategy & Operations

Stacey’s expertise spans across various functions, from operations, efficiencies, culture, talent management/training/development, marketing, sales, corporate social responsibility, and more.

She has done all of this in the most challenging of circumstances throughout her career, and led teams through major disruptions, such as mergers, downsizes, strategic shifts in go-to-market product and messaging, C-suite changes, economic downturns, and of course most recently- the global pandemic. Stacey’s “AND” approach resonates with teams and leaders, which allows for realism and optimism to co-exist, as well as empathy with accountability.

Strategic, solutions-oriented thinking, quick pivoting and com is how Stacey is wired. In fact, as a youth athlete, Stacey’s coaches noted her “court presence,” an innate strength where one can quickly see where the ball is, assess where it needs to go, identify how and set it in motion. As a professional, that strength is identified as “strategic,” which is Stacey’s top CliftonStrength. 

Cross-functional experience and a consistent track record, combined with her super-strength of being a professional “dot connector,” helps Stacey identify and connect paths to outcomes, where others may see questions or chaos.

Executive/Subject Manager Expert

Her expertise spans across various functions, from operations, efficiencies, culture, talent management/training/development, marketing, sales, corporate social responsibility, and more.

Cross-functional experience and a consistent track record, combined with a super-strength of being a professional "dot connector," Stacey finds correlation, patterns and paths to outcomes, where others may see confusion or chaos.

As a competitive team athlete, Stacey recalled that her coaches identified this ability early. “Growing up, I was often told I had ‘court presence,’ because I could see the play before it happened. I knew where the ball was, could see where it needed go and quickly assess how to get it there. As a kid, I didn’t understand this was a super-strength. Little did I know all these years later, that talent would end up being such a critical ingredient to my own success, and one that has enabled me to help so many others!”

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Subject Matter Expertise

My commitment to all of the above, coupled with my experience, allow me to help others by sharing my knowledge and expertise. I do this through writing, speaking, consulting and more.

Executive/Operational Leadership & Business Strategy

I do this as a Writer, Speaker, Guest Lecture, Interview, etc., especially on subjects including and related to:

Executive Leadership - Leading Organizational and Cultural Change, Strategic Planning, Vision Casting; Culture Creation & Employee Engagement; Leadership Development & Training; Talent Development, Management & Pathing; Revenue & Sales- Training, Development, Systems, KPIs, etc.

Personal & Professional Development - Success Habits & Hacks, Goal Setting & Systems, Identifying your Purpose & Why, Developing your Personal Board of Directors, Finding Mentors, The Role of Wellness in Personal & Professional Development, etc.

Marketing and Media - Planning, Full-Funnel Strategy, Customer Journey, Influencers, Experiential, Audio, Digital, Optimization, Data Insights, etc.

Social Impact and Causes I Care a Lot About - Women's Empowerment, Health Equity & Access; Service and Giving, Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging, etc.

If you’d like to discuss how I can help you, please contact me

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Wellness

If we want to be at our best, for ourselves and others we care about- then we need to take care of ourselves! This includes mind, body and spirit. When you are good to your body, your mind and spirit also benefit, and that is why I believe physical wellness is important.

I see the foundations of physical wellness as four categories: nutrition, sleep, exercise and stress management. There is so much out there that is confusing! (If you’ve found something you love, please share it with me too!) 

There are so many options, but just to start with one that has proven to be a simple start and sustainable is IDLife’s DNA Test + Online Health Assessment. I used that to guide my exercise, diet and supplement routine.

That program makes the complex simple. You start by taking a free online health assessment that asks questions about your individual needs, lifestyle, family history, health history, (and even adds genetics if you purchase the optional DNA test) and provides a health score with suggestions to improve it. It then gives you the option to fill in your nutritional gaps with personalized supplements (easy, and more convenient to carry 1 little strip pack than a ton of bottles!) 

I highly recommend investing in the HIPAA-privacy protected DNA assessment, which provides a customized, 46 page report with specific guidance on do’s and don’ts of exercise, diet, vitamins, etc., specific to your genetic makeup. (ie: I have a high sensitivity to fats, so the Keto diet would not be a good choice for me. Also, I carry the MTHFR gene, so artificial dyes, ingredients and sugars do not do well in my body and affect my energy, digestion, metabolism and more. And I have found all of this to be true when I put it in practice!)

The benefit of this is it is information that you carry with you for life and allows you to stop guessing and wasting time and money on fads, diets, workouts, etc., that are not sustainable. When you supplement your body with what it needs, it is more likely to work how it should! For me that meant immediately improved sleep, energy, metabolism and more! Because my foundational health is sound, I have the wellness, energy, and capacity to be a better me for myself and all those around me; and that is why I consider wellness the core foundation to any path to consistent personal or professional success.

If you’d like more info, message me staceykauffman.com/contact or check out their website datadrivenwellness.idlife.com where you can also take the free health assessment.

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books

Often I’m asked for book recommendations. The answer is- it depends what you’re looking for, but here are a few books that have impacted me, challenged my thinking and/or helped me grow.

Personal Growth

The Gifts of Imperfection book
The Gifts Of Imperfection
This book is a must read for all Type A perfectionists. It changed how I saw myself and was the catalyst for my personal development journey.
a book of Untamed
Untamed
A must read for gaining confidence in being your authentic, true self that you were made to be! This book was so good, I couldn't put it down but also didn't want it to end.
The Four Agreements
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
One of those simple, succinct reads that you'll go back to again and again. Empowering and powerful!
Make your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life book
Make your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life
If you don't have the discipline to do the little things well. you won't have the discipline to get or keep bigger, more important things. Period. The wisdom and storytelling from this book gets the message across simply and effectively. A good for new grads and the next gen!
A Return To Love
A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles"
Whether for seeking self-love, healing, spirituality, love or light, this book is so beautifully written, I return to it often.
Radical Forgiveness: Making Room for the Miracle
Radical Forgiveness: Making Room for the Miracle
This was a hard, but necessary read for me. Whatever healing you're seeking, personal, relationship, traumatic experience, illness, etc., the process of this book is able to put a different perspective and restorative peace that I've found to be very healing.

Professional Growth & Success

W1NNING
W1NNING
Trainer to GOATs like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Grover has seen first-hand what is required to achieve elite success, and he shares those stores and wisdom in this great read.
The 10x Rule: The Only Difference Between Success & Failure
The 10x Rule: The Only Difference Between Success & Failure
People underestimate the effort, time and energy required for success. This book spells it out clearly; you'll either walk away excited or know you've got more internal work to do to prep yourself for a successful life.
Atomic Habits
Atomic Habits
Possibly the most actionable, functional book about creating habits that stick that I've ever read.
Strengthsfinder 2.0
Strengthsfinder 2.0

This could be classified under personal or leadership, as there are multiple uses for the incredible information. Take the quiz for yourself and learn hoe your strengths show up as balconies and basements, so you can leverage them to your advantage! Strengths-based Leadership is a follow up book that I also recommend to not only help improve communication on teams, but also understanding. awareness and what needs/holes you may have to complete your team.

The Winner Within: A Life Plan for Team Players
The Winner Within: A Life Plan for Team Players
Great read for leaders, coaches and individual contributors alike, to understand the perspective, attitude, energy and roles needed to create a successful team. and to know when you need to throw out a lightning bolt!
High-Velocity Culture Change" by Price Pritchett & Ron Pound under the leadership section
An impactful, quick read for leaders and teams who need to activate a significant culture shift quickly. Especially helpful in times of organizational stress, change, etc.

Leadership & Business

dare to lead book
Dare To Lead
My #1 current fave for creating of transparency, vulnerability, accountability and empathy that leads to result. Recommend reading together as a team.
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know
This book is so important for both leaders and individuals. especially given the divisiveness of today's culture.
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
This should be required reading for a first-time manager. Just as useful as a refresher. One of those books you'll go back to and reference throughout your career.
Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
Another great book to do as a workshop, for building trust and a "first team" mentality for a leadership team, especially in times of hardship, where finger-pointing and victimhood can run rampant.
Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
Learning to identify, pull and communicate the why is imperative to generating a team-based culture to results. This same concept is also relevant to generating sales, revenue, advertising/marketing and audiences.
Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior
Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior
Phil Jackson is one of the GOAT coaches, I loved learning how he took his spirituality into his leadership to produce a positive, winning environment.

books

Personal Growth

The Gifts of Imperfection book
The Gifts Of Imperfection
This book is a must read for all type a perfectionists. It changed how I saw myself and was the catalyst for my personal development journey.
a book of Untamed
Untamed
A must read for gaining confidence in being your authentic, true self that you were made to be! This book was so good, I couldn't put it down but also didn't want it to end
The Four Agreements
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
One of those simple, succint reads that you'll go back to again and again. Empowering and powerful!
Make your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life book
Make your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life
If you don't have the discipline to do the little things well. you won't have the discipline to get or keep bigger, more important things. Period. The wisdom and storytelling from this book gets the message across simply and effectively. A good for new grads and the next gen!
A Return To Love
A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles"
Whether for seeking self-love, healing, spirituality, love or light, this book is so beautifully written, I return to it often.
Get it now
Radical Forgiveness: Making Room for the Miracle
Radical Forgiveness: Making Room for the Miracle
This was a hard, but necessary read for me. Whatever healing you're seeking, personal, relationship, traumatic experience, illness, etc., the process of this book is able to put a different perspective and restorative peace that I've found to be very healing.

Professional Growth & Success

W1NNING
W1NNING
Trainer to GOATs like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Grover has seen first-hand what is required to achieve elite success, and he shares those stores and wisdom in this great read.
The 10x Rule: The Only Difference Between Success & Failure
The 10x Rule: The Only Difference Between Success & Failure
People underestimate the effort, time and energy required for success. This book spells it out clearly; you'll either walk away excited or know you've got more internal work to do to prep yourself for a successful life.
Get it now
Atomic Habits
Atomic Habits
Possibly the most actionable, functional book about creating habits that stick that I've ever read
Strengthsfinder 2.0
Strengthsfinder 2.0

This could be classified under personal or leadership, as there are multiple uses for the incredible information. Take the quiz for yourself and learn hoe your strengths show up as balconies and basements, so you can leverage them to your advantage! Strengths-based Leadership is a follow up book that I also recommend to not only help improve communication on teams, but also understanding. awareness and what needs/holes you may have to complete your team.

Get it now
The Winner Within: A Life Plan for Team Players
The Winner Within: A Life Plan for Team Players
Great read for leaders, coaches and individual contributors alike, to understand the perspective, attitude, energy and roles needed to create a successful team. and to know when you need to throw out a lightning bolt!
Get it now

Leadership & Business

dare to lead book
Dare To Lead
My #1 current fave for creating of transparency, vulnerability, accountability and empathy that leads to result. Recommend reading together as a team.
Get it now
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know
This book is so important for both leaders and individuals. especially given the divisiveness of today's culture.
Get it now
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
This should be required reading for a first-time manager. Just as useful as a refresher. One of those books you'll go back to and reference throughout your career.
Get it now
Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
Another great book to do as a workshop, specially for building trust and a "first team" mentality for a leadership team, especially in times of hardship, where finger-pointing and victimhood can run rampant.
Get it now
Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
Learning to identify, pull and communicate the why is imperative to generating a team-based culture to results. This same concept is also relevant to generating sales, revenue, advertising/marketing and audiences.
Get it now
Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior
Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior
Phil Jackson is on of the GOATs, loved learning how he took his spirituality into his leadership to produce a positive, winning environment.
Get it now
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