15 Minute Pause is an inspirational playbook for busy people who want to reclaim time to relax, re-energize, and reassess their priorities. It’s dedicated “me time” to explore where you are now, where you want to be and how best to get there. This book is for those who are ready to make a small change and a big difference to their daily happiness and well-being. It’s time for a reboot, if not now, then when? Our Mission is to inspire busy people to pause long enough to de-stress and live their best life. We noticed that life has become increasingly busy and more stressful. We’ve become a culture hooked on busyness, doing, doing, doing in a technologically demanding 24/7 lifestyle. The huge misconception is the belief that the more we do, the more productive we are. A never ending cycle of to do’s, giving, pleasing and taking care of others. And, our collective answer to juggling the stress in our lives – to do more of the same. We’ve allowed the most important person to come last on our to do list. Co-author Michelle Burke is a highly respected and sought-after leadership and team coach, consultant, strategist, and speaker. As Founder and President of Energy Catalyst Group, she has devoted her 20-year career to helping organizations become thriving energized workplaces. Her consulting and coaching with Fortune 100, 500 companies and Universities established her as a leading expert in bridging communication, team and cultural gaps. Her clients include: Sony PlayStation, Stanford University, Visa, HP, Microsoft, Cisco Systems, Disney, HTC, Snap Inc., Genentech and Northern Telecom. She is author of the acclaimed book, The Valuable Office Professional, endorsed by Ken Blanchard. She co-developed The Productivity Cycle™, a communication tool proven to enhance teamwork and increase productivity, endorsed by Stanford University. Michelle is a member of Forbes Coaching Council and a participant in UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) intensive IPP program. She has been featured in Business Week Magazine, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Wall Street Journal, and Star Ledger. She was a regular contributor for Great Work Cultures on Huffington Post, and contributes to Forbes.com. Her articles have appeared in HR, Training and CLO Magazines. Michelle enjoys giving back to her community, traveling, reading, cooking and is a sports enthusiast.