I wanted to share something new that I’ll be sending each week called Leading the Pivot!

Every Wednesday, the natural pivot point of the week, I’ll send a brief reflection, a small moment of encouragement, or a practical insight you can carry into your work and well-being. Whether you're a leader of people, projects, or just your own professional growth, leading the pivots in our lives can make a deep impact on our journey.

Leading the Pivot | Knowledge as Power
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​Practical wisdom for the pivots that shape us.

The Moment
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​If you’ve coached with me before for any length of time, you’ve probably heard me say it: “Knowledge is power.” I recently learned that this phrase dates all the way back to Sir Francis Bacon in 1597, proof that the pursuit of learning has been linked to strength for centuries.

The Pivot
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​In a world that never stops scrolling, it’s easy to let curiosity slip quietly to the background. Yet every time we trade ten minutes of passive consumption for ten minutes of intentional growth, we reclaim a bit of our power.

Read a short article instead of another headline. Listen to one chapter of that book you’ve been meaning to finish. Reflect on your week or set one small goal for yourself.

Each small act of learning builds your clarity, confidence, and readiness for whatever comes next. When the call to pivot arises (and it always will), knowledge steadies your footing and strengthens your voice.

The Move
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​This week, choose one small act of growth, and notice how it shifts your sense of power.

Cheering you on to your best life,
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Amanda Crooks, M.Div, BCC, CMCS, GCDF
​Board Certified Coach | Leadership, Career & Well-Being

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