Brainkeeping: The Leadership Practice You Didn't Know You Needed

What if your mind needed the same care as your home? In this episode, Kris introduces the concept of brainkeeping—a leadership practice as vital as housekeeping. Just as we tidy our physical spaces, our mental and emotional spaces require regular clearing, reflection, and renewal. Kris shares how her lifelong curiosity and deep conversations with friends and clients have shaped her unique approach to coaching high-achieving women. Through brainkeeping she helps leaders sort through the clutter of overthinking, self-doubt, and noise—so they can access their clarity, wisdom, and creativity. She explores why so many women leaders stay in constant motion, what happens when you stop long enough to ask "why," and how stillness and inquiry can become your most powerful strategic tools. Here's what we explore in this episode: What "brainkeeping" really means—and why every visionary woman needs it How curiosity can reconnect you with your own wisdom The cost of constant noise and the value of intentional reflection How mental clutter impacts leadership and decision-making Finding your own form of replenishment, whether it's reflection, movement, or community This conversation is an invitation to pause, recalibrate, and reconnect with your mind—the most valuable asset you have as a leader. Contact Information and Recommended Resources Ready for your own Brainkeeping? Join the Sage Mini Mind Interest List Today! Linkedin Instagram Facebook Pinterest

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Brainkeeping: The Leadership Practice You Didn't Know You Needed is an episode from Tools for Every Day Leaders & Managers with Leadership Coach Kris Plachy by Kris Plachy, Entrepreneurial Management Coach and Consultant.

This episode is 18:13 long.

This episode was published on Oct 20, 2025.

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