Welcome to Conscious Thoughts: Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself 🙋🏿♂️
Let's Get Reacquainted
Thanks for stopping by. I’m glad you’re here.
I’m Dr. Isaac Yao Addae. To my peers, I’m Isaac. To my students, I’m Dr. Addae. Amongst friends and family, I’m Ike. To my son, I’m simply daddy (by far my favorite title).
Conscious Thoughts is a new platform I created to share reflections, stories, and insights from my life’s journey. I am the Founder of The Conscious Group, an advisory firm helping leaders drive sustainable change. I am also the author of Black Boy Fly: Embracing My Ancestry, Blackness, and Purpose in the African Diaspora.
Over the years, I’ve navigated the worlds of business, academia, community leadership, and global connection, all while staying rooted in a deeper purpose: helping others lead more consciously and live more fully.
Since July is my birth month, I’m kicking off this newsletter by sharing one conscious thought per day for 31 days, a personal rhythm to help you get to know me and, hopefully, reconnect with something within yourself. After July, I’ll transition to weekly reflections.
For years, I’ve been on a mission to realize my full potential while also making a positive impact in my family and community. My life’s journey has been a divine combination of triumphs and tribulations. Everything I’ve achieved and overcome has prepared me for the road ahead.
In the past, I spent a great deal of time curating an email newsletter that captured my thoughts, insights, and highlighted the people and events that inspired me. I took a break to rediscover myself, pursue personal interests, and make sense of my future. I never stopped writing, but I just kept my thoughts in my journals.
I’m excited to say I’m returning to sharing my thoughts publicly. Many people have mentioned to me that they miss my emails and enjoy reading about the happenings in my world. To you, I say thank you. It’s a great feeling to know that people are interested in reading what you write. A certain level of vulnerability is needed to offer your thoughts for public critique.
What You Can Expect
Each edition of Conscious Thoughts includes:
A powerful insight rooted in real-life experience
Reflections on purpose, leadership, healing, and the African Diaspora
Conscious prompts to spark introspection or action
Stories from the people I advise, learn from, and grow with
Soft nudges toward deeper work, including events, books, or immersive experiences
This isn’t just a newsletter. It’s a rhythm. A reset. A reminder that you were created for something greater.
How You Can Engage
Subscribe for weekly reflections (free or paid, your presence matters either way)
Pledge your support if you believe in the mission
Check out my book, Black Boy Fly, via the page above.
Explore my podcast or upcoming Conscious Immersion experiences via the pages above
Forward this newsletter to someone in transition, seeking clarity, or searching for purpose
Not Sure Where to Start?
Here are a few reflections readers have found meaningful:
✍🏾 The Imprint You Were Created to Leave — on finding and pursuing your life’s purpose
✍🏾 Protect Your Dreams: They Have Meaning — on subconscious blocks and alignment
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Whether you’re a longtime supporter or this is your first encounter with my work, thank you for being here. I hope Conscious Thoughts becomes a space where you feel seen, stretched, and inspired to walk in your own purpose more boldly.
Let’s grow together.
– Isaac
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