When it comes to motivation, The Collective Academy is committed to curiosity (one of our values) and accessing “fuel” to keep us going when the motivation runs dry.

Talking to Emily Drake is like getting a warm hug over the internet. She is the owner and lead facilitator of the Collective Academy and truly thinks differently about the work it takes to become the best version of yourself. Emily works with leaders and teams from some of the world's largest companies to optimize their work but it often results in deep learning about themselves (and often time tears)!

Every Thursday in Chicago Comes Back, Emily Drake and Todd Connor give leadership insights to help businesses move forward despite the impact of the pandemic. In this episode, they talk with host Amy Guth about what leaders need to know right now.

Episode 10 with Emily Drake | The Career Therapy Podcast

Every Thursday in Chicago Comes Back, Emily Drake and Todd Connor give leadership insights to help businesses move forward despite the impact of the pandemic. In this episode, they talk with host Amy Guth about what leaders need to know right now.

Two years ago, a client asked me if I could help her organization diversify their cadre of coaches for executives. I said yes, but then sat in stillness. I knew exactly one Black coach. And I knew exactly zero indigenous coaches or coaches of color.

This was a turning point for The Collective Academy.