The book

You're succeeding by every external measure.
So why does it feel like this?

Delivering results. Hitting the metrics. Leading the team. Doing all the things you're supposed to do — and somewhere in the middle of all of it, running on fumes. Losing the thread of how to be present, how to be human, under pressure.

That's not a character flaw. It's a pattern. And it has a name: successfully exhausted.

Mindfully Successful gives you the way out. Not mindfulness as a retreat from your work, but as the operating system that makes you sharper, steadier, and more effective in the middle of it.

Mindfully Successful

Unlock the Power of Your Brain, Body, and Breath to Elevate Your Leadership

Most leadership books work from the neck up. Mindfully Successful works with your whole system — brain, body, and breath — because that's how leaders actually function under pressure.

Grounded in neuroscience and built on 15+ years of coaching executives, generals, and senior federal leaders, this book gives you a framework that is practical, science-backed, and written for people who don't have time for theory.

Available in hardcover, Kindle, and Audible

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What you'll gain

—Cut through the overthinking and self-doubt that slows your decisions under pressure
—Replace the patterns driving unproductive behavior with ones that actually work
—Regulate your nervous system so you lead from clarity, not reaction
—Perform at your best without depleting yourself or the people around you
—Regain energy, improve focus, and move through high-stakes demands with less friction
The framework

Brain. Body. Breath. Integration.

Being mindful includes acting with awareness of what you are and are not doing. It means noticing the impact on yourself, others, and the organization you serve. And doing all of that without being overly reactive or overwhelmed by what's going on around you. That's not a soft skill. That's a leadership competency.

Mindfully Successful is organized around four interconnected elements:

Brain

Understand the neuroscience of how you think, decide, and react under pressure

Body

Recognize what your body signals before your brain has processed it

Breath

Use your breath as a real-time tool to regulate and reset in the moment

Integration

Bring all three together so they work as one system, not three separate practices

“This book is the ultimate toolbox for tapping into the power of your brain, body, and breath to go from successfully exhausted to mindfully successful.

— Mel Robbins, New York Times bestselling author and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast

 

The workbook companion

Mindfully Successful: Foundations for Leaders

Building Clarity, Presence & Daily Practices for Success

The leaders leaving the biggest trail of damage behind them almost never do so intentionally. They're depleted. Running on patterns that stopped serving them years ago. And they've never been given anything better to replace them with. That's not a character problem. It's a capacity problem.

This workbook is the hands-on companion to Mindfully Successful, and it stands strong on its own. Structured around the same four modules — Brain, Body, Breath, and Integration — it moves you from reading about the framework to living it.

Each section builds on the last, helping you shift from operating on autopilot to leading with greater alignment and intention. You'll explore how to reduce stress, increase focus, regulate your energy, and connect your values to daily leadership choices — one sustainable practice at a time.

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Endorsements

What leaders in the field are saying

“This book is the ultimate toolbox for tapping into the power of your brain, body, and breath to go from successfully exhausted to mindfully successful.”

Mel Robbins, New York Times bestselling author and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast

“Margo offers a unique approach to leadership that seamlessly blends scientific research with practical, actionable strategies. Mindfully Successful empowers leaders to implement evidence-based principles in their everyday lives, allowing them to lead with both mind and heart and finding the best approach in both.”

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 executive coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

"Mindfully Successful provides an essential guide for leaders seeking a balance between professional demands and personal well-being. Margo's deep understanding of neuroscience, mindfulness, and leadership offers invaluable insights described in practical terms. Leaders will gain strategies to conquer self-doubt, reduce stress, and enhance their achievements. This book gets my highest recommendation."
 

J.R. Flatter, founder and CEO, Flatter Leadership Academy

“As a leadership book, Mindfully Successful stands out by translating scientific principles and offering practical ways to harness your natural resources—brain, body, and breath—to be more successful without exhausting yourself or those you lead.”

Cy Wakeman, CEO, Reality-Based Leadership, and author of No Ego

"In Mindfully Successful, Margo Boster provides a refreshing perspective on leadership, combining neuroscience with mindfulness and yoga. This powerful toolkit helps leaders break free from stress and burnout. Practical, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate, Margo’s innovative techniques make this book a transformative resource for leaders at any stage."

Leah Gerber, PhD, professor of conservation science and director of the Center for Biodiversity Outcomes, Arizona State University

“Margo Boster has crafted a transformative blueprint for leaders who seek to navigate the high demands of their roles with grace, resilience, and mindfulness. By integrating the science of the mind, body, and breath, Mindfully Successful provides the tools needed to enhance mental clarity, physical well-being, and authentic leadership. This book is a beacon for anyone committed to realizing their full potential and making a meaningful impact!”

Maj. Gen. (ret) April Vogel, Air National Guard

“In Mindfully Successful, Margo Boster offers a highly accessible and practical ‘user’s manual’ for integrating your mind, body, and breath to support the outcomes you’re hoping to achieve for yourself and your team. A must-read for leaders.”

Scott Eblin, executive coach and bestselling author of The Next Level and Overworked and Overwhelmed

“Success without personal well-being is not success. Mindfully Successful is filled with practical, science-based strategies and exercises to navigate the pursuit of achievement while radiating the mix of balance, strength, and confidence that is the key to great and lasting leadership.”

Shawn Achor, New York Times bestselling author of Big Potential and The Happiness Advantage

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The book gives you the framework. Coaching puts it to work in your specific situation, with your specific challenges. If you're ready for that conversation, reach out.

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