Aesara Partners 

At Aesara Partners, our mission is simple: enable you to be the best version of yourself. We offer a range of focused services that unlock the potential of people, teams and cultures to maximise business performance. 

Collectively our Partners and Associates have decades of experience both in executive coaching and as board level leaders themselves working in multiple sectors across global markets.

Partner & Executive Coach

Doshisha University

Professor of Strategic Management, Global MBA Program

The CFO Coach K.K.

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Founder & Executive Coach

Kansai Gaidai University

•	Awarded President's Global Education Award (Teacher of the Year).

Professor of Leadership & Management

Benesse Holdings, Inc. (USD 4.5B; Tokyo Stock Exchange Code: 9783)

•	Member of the Board of Directors for Berlitz Corporation; Benesse Corporation; and Benesse Style Care.  Chairman of Audit Committee for Berlitz Corporation. Member of Benesse Holdings Pension Committee.
•	Global CFO covering all 40+ Benesse group companies
•	Championed and supported multiple cash generation initiatives including a CFO led "Save to Grow" initiative to improve Company Financial performance and to identify significant savings for business reinvestment
•	Enhanced Finance bench strength and hired a high potential team to start financial business consulting
•	Implemented several process and capability best practices to move group companies towards global standards

Global Chief Financial Officer & Corporate Senior Vice President

McCann Worldgroup Holdings

• Overall Responsibility for Operations (Finance, IT, Legal, and Administration - 10 legal entities) 
• Successfully turned around long term loss making lead agency by delivering double digit margin improvements within two years
• Delivered double digit margin improvements for all six MWG Group companies 
• Built a new Finance team and moved from Scorekeeping to Business Partnership and improved business performance
• Major projects within last two years include: 
  - Shared Service center creation/migration
  - New Financial System Migration
  - Acquisition & Divestiture
  - Business Turnaround
  - Retirement Plan consolidation/change
  - Office relocation/rent reductions

Group Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, and Member of The Board

Becton, Dickinson and Company

• Led Finance, Procurement, General Affairs, and Rebates teams (43 staff) to deliver multi-million dollar cash and profit performance improvement for first year and beyond. Exceeded all budget expectations.
• Engaged Japan Management Team and Global Finance Leadership Team on company objectives to deliver best outcome (Finance Transformation initiative, Sales effectiveness improvement, Key Account Management, Business Continuity plan, and strategy/selection of backup distribution center).  Led process for 2012-16 Business Plan development
• Developed and executed Finance department strategy and vision to move from scorekeeping to business partnership. Implemented job rotation program and hired several high potential employees to improve bench strength.
• Championed multiple Finance and Procurement initiatives including definition and implementation of new 401k Retirement Plan; divestiture of non-core business; change of primary banks (reduced bank fees by over 30%); vendor reduction process, and new travel expense management system 
• Taught New Manager Essentials program and selected as leadership trainer for PEPFAR program in South Africa to teach Leadership and Change Management to African Health Ministry officials

Finance and Administration Director

Avon Products Inc.

•	Implementation project leader for Avon Sales Leadership Framework (ASLF) – Highest priority project for the Company to adapt to a new Sales Model.  Completed project implementation in record timing.  Awarded regional award as part of ASLF Team. Only person in Asia recognized for both Top-line and Bottom-line contributions in the same year.
•	Defined and executed new vision and mission and led Sales Support department to complete over 40 initiatives (within a six-month period) as part of Team’s new journey towards field motivational excellence. Incorporated new processes to deliver high impact incentives, and to create Sales energy and momentum for sales turn-around.    
•	Achieved highest employee engagement scores with Sales Support Department significantly exceeding country results in over 95% of categories.  Previously had also led Finance department to highest employee engagement scores.
•	Global Project leader for a high potential, multi-functional, multi-national team to study and recommend actions to improve Global Sales Incentive management/spending process.
•	Oversaw execution of a variety of Company and Public/Media events ranging from Sales Conferences to Philanthropic events including Annual Awards to Women, and Pink Ribbon Campaign support.

Executive Director and Member of the Board

•	Responsible for Financial policy making/implementation and reporting for Avon Japan as a public company (including statutory/public, and Board Meetings). All year-end financial documents audited with no comments/exceptions.
•	Defined and executed new department Vision and Mission, and recruited, trained and developed a completely new Finance team (80% new hires within a six month period) to move from scorekeeping to business partnership. Finance team formed core of country high potential list.
•	Consistently over achieved profit performance commitment under adverse conditions of sales decline by aggressively managing strategic business needs with cost cutting; Delivered zero overhead growth during all years; Japan winner of regional awards for best cost management performance, and for boldest transformation strategy.
•	Provided leadership and support for critical decisions and strategy development as Japan Leadership Team Member.  Actively led change management process within company.
•	Consistently achieved best internal control results in Asia-Pacific/Avon over a period of eight audits.  Japan one of only two countries with highest audit rating. Outstanding performance generated support to remove Japan from list of High Coverage countries.
• Co-developed strategic/financial business case, and obtained approval for number of campaign reduction in 2006 making Avon Japan only country ever in Avon to undergo campaign reduction. 
• Independently analyzed and provided strategic direction for Plant study which challenged and reversed previous recommendation by outside consultants on plant closure.
• Provided leadership in several restructuring initiatives by providing an achievable plan to achieve 12% people related cost reduction.  Played lead role in this study representing Finance, Supply Chain and HR 
• Consistently achieved highest performance rating and nominations to several high potential programs
• Elected (and re-elected) to Board of Directors

Executive Director, CFO and Member of the Board of Directors

Delphi

• Prepared Asia-Pacific regional messages / presentations for Delphi Strategy Board, and for Delphi Board of Directors.
• Supported development and implementation of critical Asia-Pacific strategies.  Performed competitive intelligence and other special studies to identify risks / competitive threats and outlined regional / corporate response.
• Provided Miller Heiman strategic selling process training to Asia-Pacific personnel to improve value propositions and increase sales effectiveness.

Director Asia-Pacific Planning

• Management responsibilities for Finance, HR, General Affairs, and Six-Sigma.
• Active member of the Japan Strategy Board and Japan management team.  
• Six-Sigma Deployment Champion for Delphi Japan.

Delphi Japan – CFO & Administration Director

Country Responsibilities:
• Managed all finance functions including accounting, budgeting / forecasting and treasury.
• Lead development of cross-functional and cross-divisional Internal Control Review Board.
• Lead and supported strategic initiatives including venture development support, site enhancement, competitive analysis, transfer pricing, and cost reduction studies.
• Represented Japan in Asia-Pacific Financial Task Team.

Regional Responsibilities:
• Coached country CFO and staff to implement common financial reporting processes.
• Supervised and provided training for engineering / commercial / plant / site analysts.  Coordinated regional financial training programs for the sector in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Coordinated the regional budget, business plan, and capital management process.
• Supported development of common financial practices among ventures including:  Loan monitoring, F/X and cash management, compliance with accounting principles, report submission, etc. Provided regional oversight of venture risk exposure.

Asia-Pacific Senior Finance Mgr.

Executive Coach | MBA Professor | Ex-Global CFO

I help senior leaders master complexity, elevate strategic impact, and lead with authentic authority.

I bring over 25 years of C-level and boardroom experience as a former Global CFO for a $5B publicly traded company, combined with a deep commitment to human-centered leadership development.

Today, I coach global executives, CEOs, and leadership teams — specializing in executive transitions, strategic leadership, high-performance teams, and Asian leadership development.

I am also an MBA Professor of Leadership and Strategic Management, blending research-driven frameworks with boardroom-tested insights to develop transformational leaders.

Based in Kyoto, fluent in English, Urdu, and Japanese.

Connect with me: arif@thecfocoach.jp

Website: www.thecfocoach.jp (please sign up on my mailing list to receive future announcements and newsletters)

Arif Iqball

Leadership Growth, Delivered | Bestselling Author • CEO Coach • F500 Advisor | Partner @ Heidrick Consulting | Follow for proven C-Suite strategies that drive real results

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↳ One-to-one coaching for CEOs and senior executives navigating their biggest challenges, blending leadership psychology with actionable strategies that deliver growth.

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↳ A step-by-step approach to clarify your purpose & strategy, hardwire it into daily leadership behaviors, and build cultures that fuel energy, resilience, and long-term growth.

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CEOs & C-Suite Leaders across all industries who want to drive growth in the era of rapid change and AI—by unlocking better leadership and shaping powerful, future-ready cultures.

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Kaiser Permanente
Stryker
Fidelity
Dentsu
Indivior
Multiple National Utilities
…and many more.

My clients include members of Fortune’s Best Places to Work and Most Admired Lists.

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Ed Manfre

You really only lose when you give up.
Or stop learning.
10 ways to keep growing through it all 👇

When things are going well, 
stay curious:

1️⃣ Celebrate, but don’t coast
↳ Enjoy the moment — then ask, “What got us here, and what will get us further?”

2️⃣ Extract the lessons from success
↳ Wins can breed complacency. Study what worked while it’s still fresh.

3️⃣ Stay humble and hungry
↳ Confidence fuels progress. Arrogance ends it.

4️⃣ Keep experimenting
↳ Treat success like a lab, not a museum. Keep testing, iterating, refining.

5️⃣ Invest in others’ growth
↳ Share what’s working so your whole team levels up with you.

When times are tough,
stay learning:

6️⃣ Pause before labeling it “failure”
↳ What feels like a setback may just be a setup for your next insight.

7️⃣ Ask the better question
↳ Not “Why me?” but “What is this teaching me right now?”

8️⃣ Separate self-worth from outcome
↳ This moment doesn’t define you. How you respond will.

9️⃣ Zoom out
↳ In the fog, focus on the next step — not the whole mountain.

1️⃣0️⃣ Rebound with reflection
↳ Once the dust settles, capture one lesson you’ll apply next time.

Wins fade. So do losses.
The lessons are what last.
Keep learning, and you’ll never truly lose.

That’s how leaders keep growing — through it all.

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Leadership isn’t a title.
It’s about what you awaken in others.
12 ways to lead with your actions 👇

Help Others Dream More: 

1️⃣ Share your vision often
→ People rise when they see a future worth moving toward.

2️⃣ Shine a light on small wins
→ A single compliment can ignite someone’s confidence for years.

3️⃣ Look for potential others miss
→ Actively searching for promise helps people imagine a bigger version of themselves.


Help Others Learn More:

4️⃣ Ask thoughtful questions
→ Curiosity shows respect — and invites others to grow with you.

5️⃣ Model humility
→ “I don’t know yet” makes learning safe for everyone.

6️⃣ Promote progress over perfection
→ When mistakes aren’t punished, people take smarter risks.


Help Others Do More:

7️⃣ Remove friction for your team
→ Clearing barriers unlocks action and momentum.

8️⃣ Follow through fast
→ Speed signals commitment. It motivates others to act too.

9️⃣ Lead from the front
→ When stakes rise, step in. Your example becomes the standard.


Help Others Become More:

🔟 Give feedback with care
→ Honest + kind direction helps people evolve without fear.

1️⃣1️⃣ Show integrity in the small things
→ Your consistency gives others permission to hold higher standards.

1️⃣2️⃣ Invest in their growth
→ A recommendation, an intro, or a nudge can change someone’s trajectory.


Long before it’s heard,
great leadership is felt.
Your actions are the signal.

Who will you help today?

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Want more energy?
Fix a few quiet habits.
These 12 are a good start 👇

It’s not just the volume of work that drains you.

It’s the small habits that chip away 
at your capacity, day after day.

These 12 silent drains are costing you 
clarity, focus, and energy.

Even when your calendar looks “manageable.”

Here’s what to look for
(and how to fix them fast):

🔹 Cognitive Drains 
(Clear the Mental Swirl)

1️⃣ Constant Task Switching
❌ “Let me just check real quick…”
✅ “I protect blocks for deep focus”

2️⃣ Decision Overload
❌ “I’ll just handle it”
✅ “Not every decision needs me”

3️⃣ Digital Clutter
❌ “27 open tabs is normal”
✅ “I reset my digital space daily”

🔹 Time Drains 
(Reclaim Your Rhythm)

4️⃣ Always-On Availability
❌ “Ping me anytime”
✅ “Outside hours is recharge time”

5️⃣ Undervalued Mornings
❌ “I’ll ease in later”
✅ “My mornings move the needle”

6️⃣ Misaligned Priorities
❌ “Busy equals productive”
✅ “I anchor each day to what matters”

🔹 Physical Drains 
(Listen to the Body)

7️⃣ No Movement Breaks
❌ “I’ll power through lunch”
✅ “A walk clears my mind & restores flow”

8️⃣ Poor Sleep Hygiene
❌ “I’ll sleep when I’m dead”
✅ “Sleep is a performance enhancer”

9️⃣ Neglecting Recovery
❌ “No time to recharge”
✅ “Recovery isn’t optional—it’s strategic”

🔹 Emotional Drains 
(The Hidden Tolls)

🔟 Emotional Suppression
❌ “Just push through”
✅ “I lead better when I feel clear”

1️⃣1️⃣ Toxic Comparison
❌ “They’re doing more than me”
✅ “I focus on my results, not ego”

1️⃣2️⃣ Back-to-Back Meetings
❌ “Let’s stack it all in”
✅ “15-minute buffers restore clarity”

3 Steps to Take Control:
➤ Audit your energy daily
➤ Eliminate one drain this week
➤ Protect what fuels your best work

Remember:
🔋 Your energy is your edge.
🛡️ Boundaries protect your excellence.
💥 Master your energy—and you master your performance.

💬 What would you add to this list?
What’s one energy drain you’ve conquered—and how?

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12 Hidden Energy Drains Stealing Your Edge

It’s not just what you achieve.
It’s how you show up
5 ways to raise your game👇

The best teammates don’t just get results.
They make the experience of working with them better.

Here are 5 ways to be that person:

1️⃣ Keep your word.
➝ Reliability is rare. Do what you said you would, every time.

2️⃣ Listen fully.
➝ Don’t just wait for your turn to speak. Make people feel heard.

3️⃣ Share credit.
➝ Say “we” more than “I.” Let others shine in the spotlight.

4️⃣ Stay calm under pressure.
➝ Your tone regulates the room. If you hold steady, others will too.

5️⃣ Choose kindness over ego.
➝ Respect costs you nothing—but pays dividends in trust.

❓Which of these do you want more of on your team?

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When challenges pile up,
your energy can feel stale.
10 shifts to reset your perspective 👇

Visuals by @WisdomMadeEasy on IG
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1️⃣ Ideas need space.
They don't just arrive in meetings.
They also flow when you walk, breathe, wander.

2️⃣ Embrace emotional contrast.
You can’t appreciate the highs
without moving through the lows.

3️⃣ Habits compound.
One bad day is a stumble.
A month of them becomes a pit.

4️⃣ Beware of comparison.
Measure less against others.
Measure more against yesterday’s you.

5️⃣ Consistency outlasts inspiration.
Ideas are cheap.
Execution is hard.
Consistency makes it real.

6️⃣ Systems create success.
Goals point the way.
Systems build the path you walk every day.

7️⃣ Mastery takes volume.
Masters fail more times
than beginners even try.

8️⃣ Fear kills more dreams than failure.
Failure teaches.
Fear stops you from starting.

9️⃣ Direction beats speed.
Don’t always obsess over pace.
Make sure you’re headed the right way.

🔟 Success has two gears.
Sometimes it’s hard stairs.
Sometimes it’s fast escalators. 
Know when to use each.

Energy doesn’t just happen.
It’s created by the shifts you choose.

Which one do you need most today?

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10 visuals to unlock energy

We burn so much energy
trying to control the world.
10 ways we can lead ourselves first 👇

1️⃣ Own your mornings.
Don’t let the world dictate your first moves.

2️⃣ Audit your energy.
Notice what fuels you vs. what drains you—and act on it.

3️⃣ Practice micro-discipline.
Small, repeatable habits beat sporadic bursts of effort.

4️⃣ Pause before reacting.
A breath saves more energy than a blow-up.

5️⃣ Recover without guilt.
Rest is leadership fuel, not weakness.

6️⃣ Set boundaries with clarity.
Protect your time like the scarce resource it is.

7️⃣ Choose progress over perfection.
Momentum builds more energy than waiting for flawless conditions.

8️⃣ Reflect daily.
Even 5 minutes of honest check-in sharpens your compass.

9️⃣ Move your body.
Physical energy unlocks mental energy.

🔟 Align your actions with your values.
When you live from your core, energy flows more freely.

Lead yourself first.
Then leading others gets a whole lot lighter.

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Anyone can fill a day.
Few can move the needle.
4 ways to defend your priorities 👇

You don’t get points for being busy.

But somehow, a packed calendar 
became a badge of honor.

If you want to protect your focus and lead with impact, 
you need a defense system.

These 4 walls will help:

1️⃣ Prioritize Clearly
Set direction before the day sets it for you.

Try this:
→ Clarify your top 3
→ Anchor to outcomes, not activity
→ Don’t let the loudest thing win

2️⃣ Protect Ruthlessly
Priorities are fragile. Guard them.

Try this:
→ Say no early and often
→ Block time like it’s revenue
→ Ignore the shiny thing (for now)

3️⃣ Progress Deliberately
Don’t just plan the work — do the work.

Try this:
→ Start with the hardest task
→ Track progress, not hours
→ Stack small wins daily

4️⃣ Pivot Intelligently
Change happens — but react with intention.

Try this:
→ Pause before shifting gears
→ Ask: “Is this more important than what I planned?”
→ Recalibrate — then return to the mission

Busy is noisy. 
Clear is rare.

These 4 walls protect your focus. 
Build them daily.

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4 lines of defense against the busy trap

Passion can fade.
Flow will sustain you.
Here are 7 ways to unlock it 👇

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Adam Grant nailed it:
Don’t just follow your passion.
Follow your flow.

Because flow isn’t just a path to a better career.
It’s the doorway to a better life.

When you’re in flow, energy compounds.
You perform at your best without forcing it.
And fulfillment? It finds you.

Here are 7 ways to foster more flow today:

1️⃣ Track what energizes you
→ Flow leaves clues. Follow them purposefully.
Try: Keep an “energy journal” for 3 days. Spot patterns.

2️⃣ Simplify your environment
→ Minimize noise, clutter, and interruptions.
Try: Keep your phone in a drawer far away with DND on.

3️⃣ Set clear goals, not vague tasks
→ Precision helps you drop in faster.
Try: Reword “Work on deck” to “Finish 3 slides by 3pm.”

4️⃣ Block time for deep work
→ Flow needs space. Protect it.
Try: Hold 60 mins twice a week. See how it fits.

5️⃣ Match the challenge to your skill
→ Stretch yourself—but not into overwhelm.
Try: Rate your next goal from 1–10 in difficulty.

6️⃣ Do one thing at a time
→ Multitasking kills momentum.
Try: Close tabs. Silence notifications. Set a 25-min timer.

7️⃣ Move your body first
→ Physical motion unlocks mental energy.
Try: 10 minutes of walking or stretching before you start.

And if you lead a team?
Give clarity, autonomy, and trust.
Help them find their flow.

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Everyone stumbles.
The best move on faster.
7 ways to do it 👇

Ted Lasso calls it “being a goldfish.”
Goldfish are famous for short memories.

When setbacks hit, 
leaders need that same gift.

Use these practical approaches to let go faster:

1️⃣ Change the channel
-> Take a walk, call a friend, reset your state.
-> Move the body, move the mind.

2️⃣ Shrink the frame
-> Will this matter in a week?
-> In a year? Usually, no.

3️⃣ Flip the script
-> Ask: What did this teach me?
-> Turn setbacks into fuel.

4️⃣ Name it, then release it
-> That was tough.
-> But it’s done.

5️⃣ Use the one-line rule
-> Capture the lesson in a single sentence.
-> Stop replaying the movie.

6️⃣ Anchor forward
-> Refocus on the next action that matters.
-> Small wins rebuild momentum fast.

7️⃣ Remember your highlight reel
-> One bad day doesn’t define you.
-> Years of good leadership do.

Leaders who master the art of forgetting 
unlock more energy for what’s next.

❓What’s one thing you need to forget faster this week?

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Energy doesn’t happen by default. 
It’s created—by you.
10 simple ways to unlock more right now 👇

1.  Do Not Disturb Mode 🔕
↳ Protect your best hours. 
↳ Fewer pings = more focus.

2.  Play a Song You Love 🎧
↳ Dopamine boost & mood lift. 
↳ One song = one reset.

3. Change Your Environment 🔁
↳ New surroundings = new neural activity. 
↳ Try a different room or seat.

4. Move (Even Briefly) 💨
↳ A short walk. A stretch. A set of pushups. 
↳ Motion shifts mindset.

5. Get Outside 🌤️ 
↳ Natural light = natural energy. 
↳ Even 5 minutes helps.

6. Mini-Meditation 🧘
↳ 5 to 10 minutes of stillness. 
↳ Fast-charge for your nervous system.

7. Cold Water Reset 🧊
↳ Splash your face. Instant alertness.
↳ WFH? 30 second cold shower.

8. Hydrate Like an Athlete 💧
↳ Dehydration kills more brainstorms than bad coffee.

9. Talk to Someone Energizing 🗣️
↳ Energy is contagious. Borrow from others.

10. Finish Something Small 📦
↳ Cross off one thing—then ride the wave.
↳ Progress builds momentum. 

The equation is simple: 
Take charge of your energy, turn up your impact.
When you master it, you master your path.

➡️ What’s one thing you’ll try today?
Let me know in the comments below👇

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Morning routines got complicated.
Let’s fix that here 👇

You just woke up.
You’ve got 30 minutes (or less)
before life takes over.

What can you do to give yourself
the strongest start possible?
(No cold plunge required)

No matter how you do it:
✅ Wake up your brain
✅ Move your body
✅ Spark your energy

Pick a path based on what you need.
Or mix & match from 9 simple moves.

Low effort. High return. Let’s go.

➡️ Path A: Calm & Clear 🧘‍♂️
You want focus and peace.
Not chaos and cortisol.

Try this:
• Brain: 5-minute brain dump or meditation
• Body: Light stretch + 10 deep breaths
• Energy: Step outside for morning light (no phone)

⏱️ ~10–15 minutes
💥 Mental clarity, emotional steadiness,
and quiet confidence to lead your day.

➡️ Path B: Move & Energize 🏃‍♂️
You want to shake off the fog.
Get your blood flowing and brain firing.

Try this:
• Brain: Review your #1 goal for the day; say it out loud
• Body: 10–15 minute walk or light workout
• Energy: Cold face splash + energizing music

⏱️ ~15–20 minutes
💥 Your body’s awake, your mind is aligned,
and your vibe is strong.

➡️ Path C: Quick Start ⚡
You’ve got a packed day.
You need to hit the ground running.

Try this:
• Brain: Review calendar + pick your top 1–2 priorities
• Body: Chug a tall glass of water + posture reset
• Energy: 30-second gratitude or send a quick thank-you text

⏱️ ~10–12 minutes
💥 You feel focused, connected, and ready to roll.

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Great leaders don’t need perfect routines.
They need effective ones.

The goal is simple:
✅ Wake up your brain
✅ Move your body
✅ Spark your energy

Whether you follow one path or build your own.

➡️ What’s your go-to morning routine?

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