Mind Material

Original essays on the odd connections my brain makes, seen through a Turbo Thinker™ lens, scattered with client session anecdotes and sprinkled with wonder. Come get curious with me.

Adela Baker 6/1/25 Adela Baker 6/1/25

Defy the Hype! Practice Intentional Acts of Intelligence

As Turbo Thinkers™, we possess the strengths of our natural curiosity and tendency to question everything. But in a world of constant stimulation and endless information, even we can fall prey to hype without realizing it.

Adela Baker 10/15/24 Adela Baker 10/15/24

The Turbo Thinker's™ Competitive Edge: Cultivating Irreplaceable Skills for Career Advancement

A close friend shared that she has decided to go back to graduate school and was awarded a scholarship to Tulane School of Social Work, a decision driven by the foresight that her job as a graphic designer was being replaced by the rapid advances in AI." There will always be a need for mental health support, and I value the human connection," she explained. I could not agree with her more! And, as a fellow Turbo Thinker™, I see how her strengths make her well-suited for her newly chosen career. As an executive coach specializing in high-achieving professionals, what unique qualities do we Turbo Thinkers™ possess that can't be replicated by machines?

Adela Baker 9/30/24 Adela Baker 9/30/24

Ethical AI Integration: A Turbo Thinker's™ Approach to Professional Growth

As election season heats up, conflicts often arise in our conversations. As a credentialed coach specializing in high-achieving Turbo Thinkers™, I'd like to share some thoughts on how we can navigate these challenging communications.