Education | Life Coaching | Chris Kourtakis

Lead Yourself First

Posted on April 6, 2026 (April 6, 2026) by Ivy Holguin

I just finished reading the book “Lead Yourself First” by Dr. Kevin Mays and wanted to share some thoughts and insights that I got out of the book. First, your beliefs were not invented by you, they were instilled in you at an early age where you subconsciously adopted them. What does this mean? It […]

Is Confidence a Skill or Personality Trait

Posted on February 24, 2026 (February 24, 2026) by Ray Valenzuela

OK, hear me out. Some of you might disagree with what I am about to say. It’s not a controversial topic, but it is one that has been debated in academia or the academic world for years. “Confidence”! Confidence in my opinion is a skill and not a personality trait as some claim it to […]

Are you Doing the 80 20 Rule Correctly?

Posted on June 23, 2025 (June 23, 2025) by JastMedia

As a supervisor or an individual that is leading teams, where do you spend most of your time and efforts improving your team members? Who do you focus on? What are you looking to achieve with your training tactics. The Pareto Principle states that training needs to focus on the 80/20 rule. You need to […]

Let’s Talk About The Positives of ADD and ADHD

Posted on June 16, 2025 (June 16, 2025) by JastMedia

According to the DSM-5 (The book in which clinicians and insurance companies use for diagnoses) ADHD and ADD are defined as a neurological disorder defined by impairing levels of attention, disorganization and or hyperactivity-impulsivity. Inattention and disorganization entail inability to stay on task, seeming to not listen, and losing materials necessary for tasks. ADHD into […]