Self-Compassion
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- Travis Stovall, Founder & CEO, eRep
- Posted
- February 9, 2026
The private voice that activates when we miss deadlines or disappoint others shapes our effectiveness more than we realize. Self-compassion doesn't mean lowering standards, it means staying on your own side while you grow.
People, Profit, Progress: Why DEI Helps Companies Win
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- Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
- Posted
- February 2, 2026
DEI is more than a value statement. It strengthens performance, sparks innovation, and helps you hire and keep great people.
Curiosity Over Certainty
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- Travis Stovall, Founder & CEO, eRep
- Posted
- January 26, 2026
Explore the powerful difference between certainty and curiosity. Learn how curiosity keeps you connected to reality, connected to learning, and connected to each other.
Slow for Depth
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- Travis Stovall, Founder & CEO, eRep
- Posted
- January 19, 2026
Much of what matters is easy to outrun. Speed hides subtle signals in your body, your work, and your relationships. Slowing down isn’t about doing less; it’s about noticing the truth early, before it becomes costly.
Receiving Support: Letting Others Help You Without Losing Yourself
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- Travis Stovall, Founder & CEO, eRep
- Posted
- January 12, 2026
Many people are comfortable giving support but uneasy receiving it. Receiving can feel vulnerable, like admitting weakness, need, or inconvenience. But this belief blocks connection and leads to unnecessary pressure.
Boundaries as Love: Protecting What Matters Most
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- Travis Stovall, Founder & CEO, eRep
- Posted
- January 5, 2026
Boundaries are often misunderstood. People imagine them as walls, rules, or rejection. But in Core Values language, boundaries are something far more meaningful.
What Is The Best Advice You Never Took?
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- Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
- Posted
- January 5, 2026
We've all ignored advice we later realized we needed. Discover why the best advice often feels uncomfortable - and how learning to take it can unlock personal growth and better decisions.
Integrity vs. Harmony: The Merchant Dilemma, and the Human One
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- Travis Stovall, Founder & CEO, eRep
- Posted
- December 29, 2025
Many people confuse harmony with integrity. This is because harmony avoids discomfort while integrity faces it.
Core Value Congruence: When Your Inner and Outer Life Match
- By
- Travis Stovall, Founder & CEO, eRep
- Posted
- December 15, 2025
Congruence is the feeling of being fully yourself. It means that the way you live reflects the energy of your Core Values instead of the expectations or pressures placed on you by others.
Fear Signature: The Moment You Leave Essence
- By
- Travis Stovall, Founder & CEO, eRep
- Posted
- December 8, 2025
Every Core Value has a moment when it slips out of ease and into fear. This shift is quick, subtle, and often happens before we even notice it. Learn how to turn that into a signal for growth.
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