LaRae Quy
LaRae Quy was an undercover and counterintelligence FBI agent for 24 years. She exposed foreign spies and recruited them to work for the U.S. Government. As an FBI agent, she developed the mental toughness to survive in environments of risk, uncertainty, and deception. As a former FBI agent, she speaks and coaches about sharing no-nonsense FBI practices to help others develop the mental strength to manage their emotions, behavior, and thinking so they can set themselves up for success. Her clients are diverse but they share the same desire to empower themselves to build the mental strength needed to keep moving toward their goals and calling in life. Their shared belief is that they have the power within themselves to achieve greater personal accomplishments. LaRae is the author of Mental Toughness For Women Leaders and Secrets Of A Strong Mind . Discover more about LaRae's coaching programs at here .
Articles by LaRae Quy
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Dream-Chasing Advice That Fails Most People in Real Careers
The follow-your-dream mentality is a scam because the subliminal message behind the hyperbole is that you deserve to follow your dreams.
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FBI Training Reveals How To Think Clearly When Seconds Matter
We trained to be elite performers. There was no room for error. We needed to be methodical because we were confronted with fluid situations.
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Mental Toughness Lessons From FBI Training That Transform Leadership
Let’s take a closer look at how mental toughness can help business leaders make a greater impact
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Happiness Is Overrated: 3 Ways To Build a Meaningful Life That Lasts
If I continued to make it the point, then I’d never be happy because there would always be a black hole with these words hovering over it, If only
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Don’t Fear the Midlife Crisis: 4 Surprising Reasons To Lean In
Here are 4 surprising reasons why you should embrace a mid-life crisis
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The Anxiety Trap: Why It’s So Hard to Escape—And How to Break Free
Our emotions have muscle memory; we subconsciously train ourselves to react to specific situations in the same way. #anxiety
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Smart But Struggling: The Hidden Habits That Hurt High Performers
Let’s take a closer look at why smart leaders might do foolish things #leaders
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The Power of Rock Bottom: Turning Setbacks Into Strength
The key is to explore and embrace the phase you’re in. Here is how embracing a low point in life can help you grow stronger: #life
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4 Proven Ways to Build Mental Toughness and Stay Calm Under Pressure
Most of us must cope with stressful situations in which we feel the pressure but don’t think we have the skills to succeed. #stress
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How the Pursuit of Happiness Can Lead to Unexpected Misery
Happiness is a constant chase. And because it’s a moving target, our happiness often depends on something in the future. #happiness
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Boost Your Resilience: 3 Tips for Stronger Mental Toughness
Resilience requires us to bounce through the refining fire of adversity. Is it fun? Never! Is it worth it? Always! #resilience
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4 Reasons Why a Good Life Is More Important Than Happiness
happiness is a wonderful emotion that brings a smile to our faces and joy in our hearts. It is, however, a fleeting emotion. #life
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How A Strong Mind Can Give You The Resilience Advantage
While most of us feel the inherent need to be resilient, very few of us know how to leverage it in a way that will make a difference in our life.
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7 FBI Tips On How To Be More Likable
Likable people know how to behave in a way that allows them to connect with others. #personal #likeable #relationships #success
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The 3 Components of Honesty
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4 Reasons Determination is Vital to Your Success
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6 Ways I Learned to Build Trust as a FBI Agent
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7 Mental Hacks FBI Agents Learn to Boost Their Confidence
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How To Read People Like An FBI Agent
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13 FBI Principles of Mental Toughness
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5 Spy Tricks to Create Trust with Others
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5 Ways to Train Your Mind to Think Like a Winner
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Why Successful People Never Blame Others
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The Number One Skill in Life—Don't Give Up
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How To Raise Mentally Tough Kids
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6 Reasons People Don't Listen To You
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How To Get Your Voice Heard When Leadership Doesn't Listen
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11 FBI Tactics to Win an Argument
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10 FBI Tips On How To Spot A Liar
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9 Ways Your Thoughts Lie To You