You deserve to stop living at an unsustainable pace. 

The bullet-proof system to take back your time, energy, and priorities without losing influence.

On-Demand Modules

Practical Tools, Resources & Interactive Workbooks

Trusted by 50,000+ Leaders

Stop Letting Other People Hijack Your Priorities.
There’s Too Much At Stake.

So, you’ve put in the effort and it successfully got you here—overwhelmed, overcommitted, and overworked. 

Without a new strategy and approach, you’ll continue to:

Sacrifice your family on the altar of work.

Overcommit and underdeliver.

Have no time for what you actually want to do.

Struggle to get time off to refuel and relax.

Let meaningless meetings eat up your valuable time.

Push off that writing that book, launching that podcast, or losing that 20 lbs.

Worst of all, you’ll continue to let other people—other unimportant tasks, jobs, and projects—hijack your life

It’s time to change that. 

You don’t need a new job and you definitely don’t need to escape to a new life. After all, stress and overwhelm have followed you everywhere so far. 

It’s time to implement a strategy that works.

The Bullet-Proof System To Take Back Your Time and Your Life… Without Losing Impact or Influence.

Get Your Time, Energy, and Priorities Working In Your Favor. 

Step 1: This Much Stress Is Not Okay. A Better Way Forward.

Module 1 – This Much Stress is Not Okay
Module 2 – Leave the Stress Spiral

Step 2: Your Bulletproof Plan: Get Time, Energy, and Priorities Working In Your Favor. 

Module 3 – Focus Your Time
Module 4 – Leverage Your Energy
Module 5 – Realize Your Priorities
Module 6 – The Big Sync

Step 3: Optimize (And Enjoy) Your New Life.

Module 7 – The New You (Thrive On)

Implement: Practical Tools to Help You Put Strategies and Insights Into Action

The Thrive Calendar – Available on Google Calendar, iCal and Outlook
The Burnout Quiz
Optimal Zone Priorities Worksheet
Customizable Energy Clock
How to Say ‘No’ (Nicely) Cheat Sheet
Optimal Green Zone Focus Cheat Sheet
Priorities Chart

7 Bonus Resources to Protect Your Time & Priorities

  • How to Avoid The Grey Zone Pitfall
  • Filters to Better Decisions About Your Time
  • Your Optimal Workflow System
  • How to Waste Less Time in Meaningless Meetings
  • 3 Easy Steps to Master Inbox Zero
  • Resist Responding to Every Emergency
  • The Process for Crafting Meaningful Time Off

Ready to Free Up 1,000+ Hours of Productive Time This Year?

50,000+ leaders have used the At Your Best strategy to escape the stress spiral and finally do what they want to do—grow their organizations, advance their careers, launch new ventures, be far more present at home, and take regular time off. 

Using the system, leaders have found an extra 21 productive hours each week—that’s 1,092 productive hours per year

Here’s what a few of them have to say… 

“I Found The Time To Work on the Book I Have Always Wanted to Write”

Before:

I never had the opportunity to work on the things that were truly important because I was constantly doing the things that “needed done now” rather than working on things that had more significant long term impact.

After:

I spend more time (actually present) with my family. I am significantly less stressed out. I found the time to work on the book I have always wanted to write. I have begun the process of pitching to publishers, created my author FB page, and started my blog.

I’m significantly less stressed out and more present with my kids. I am not overwhelmed nearly as often by the parts of my job that don’t give me joy or fill my cup, which translates to a more joyful mom. Because of my fixed calendar, I can communicate to my kids when I am “at work” and when I am not. Before, I was always kind of both.

“When I am off work, I am actually off work.”

Before:

My biggest struggle was keeping my schedule in such a way that I could keep a sustainable pace. I kept running close to burnout and then I would have a week where I almost did nothing. It was a 2 month to 3 month cycle. I was continuing a cycle of making a small change in a self care emergency, and then going back at it.

After:

Now when I am off work, I am actually off work, so family became a priority in my time allocation. I lost 70lb by changing diet, exercising and valuing sleep. I now have time for self care that is more holistic. I’m focused on modifying my week to put value on family, and high impact areas of ministry, in my case preaching and leadership development.

“Wow! I didn’t realize I was in desperate need of this message and system in my life and business. 

This message so profoundly impacted us, that we named our annual company theme, “At Our Best,” using Carey’s system and resources to strengthen our culture and make health a priority this year.”

Sean Cannell, Founder and CEO, Think Media

At Your Best is the consummate guide for how to lead yourself well. I can’t recommend it highly enough.”

Nona Jones, head of faith-based partnerships for Facebook and bestselling author of Success from the Inside Out

YOUR GUIDE

I’m Carey Nieuwhof, bestselling author, speaker, podcaster and former attorney. I understand what it’s like to be overcome by stress.

On the road to recovery, I discovered a strategy that got time, energy, and priorities working for me, not against me, allowing me to accomplish far more in far less time.

I’ve trained thousands of leaders around the world in the At Your Best strategy. And its helped lift them out of cycles of stress and burnout to finally do what they want to do—grow their organizations, advance their careers, launch new ventures, be far more present at home, and take regular time off.

No-Questions-Asked 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

It matters to me that this makes an actual difference for you and your team…which is why I’m offering this guarantee.

If you’re not satisfied with the quality of the content, or for any other reason whatsoever, you will get a full, immediate refund. Just shoot us an email at support@careynieuwhof.com.

Take back your time, life, and leadership today. Choose a plan below.

At Your Best Course

$447 / one-time payment (USD)

At Your Best Course + Bonuses

The Art of Leadership Academy Membership

$497 / year (USD)

At Your Best Course + Bonuses

9 On-Demand Church Leadership Courses

Monthly Live Coaching Calls

Private Online Church Leader Community

Staff & Volunteer Leadership Training

Or monthly payments of $57 (USD)

What Leaders Are Saying About The Art of Leadership Academy

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“Absolutely life-giving, encouraging, and honestly kept me from quitting on my hardest days”

Archie Jackson, Pastor/ Entrepreneur/ Artist

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“I have received so much wisdom, encouragement, and thought-provoking input from an amazing network of people I otherwise would never have met. The Academy has truly been a gift.”

Sarah Starrenburg, Executive Director of Global Collaboration, United Bible Societies

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“What I didn’t expect was the genuine friendships I’d make with like-minded leaders. I am feeling more energized and relationally connected than I ever have before.”

Kenny Hackbarth, Campus Pastor, The Chapel McHenry

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“Practical and helpful! A transformational resource that gives great insights into so many leadership areas. I have been impressed by the caliber of thought leaders, the peer community, and the information shared by Carey and others!”

John Brimm, Entrepreneur/Strategist

Busy Pastors Are Growing Their Church Through
The Art of Leadership Academy. You Can Too.

Get 150+ Easy-to-Use Video Trainings, Guides, Assessments, Cheatsheets, Meeting Agendas, and More. Learn How To…

  • Increase your productivity
  • Scale pastoral care
  • Hire/fire staff
  • Motivate staff
  • Align your team with your mission
  • Find & recruit great leaders 
  • Say ‘no’ without hurting people or losing influence
  • Have effective 1:1 and team meetings
  • Handle toxic people
  • Increase staff engagement
  • Avoid burnout
  • Build a volunteer core
  • Align your church around your mission
  • Structure your church for growth
  • And more…

You’ll have questions. You’ll be looking for some guidance. And there are seasons where you’ll need some encouragement.

That’s why the Academy exists.

Meet Carey, church leaders, and faith-driven business leaders for stimulating conversation in The Art of Leadership Academy App—available on mobile and desktop.

Choose your plan.

Try it risk-free for 30 days.

At Your Best Course

$447 / one-time payment (USD)

At Your Best Course + Bonuses

The Art of Leadership Academy Membership

$497 / year (USD)

At Your Best Course + Bonuses

9 On-Demand Church Leadership Courses

Monthly Live Coaching Calls

Private Online Church Leader Community

Staff & Volunteer Leadership Training

Or monthly payments of $57 (USD)

No-Questions-Asked 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

It matters to me that this makes an actual difference for you and your team…which is why I’m offering this guarantee.

If you’re not satisfied with the quality of the content, or for any other reason whatsoever, you will get a full, immediate refund. Just shoot us an email at support@careynieuwhof.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Courses Are Included in The Art of Leadership Academy? 

The ever-growing library of courses currently includes: 

– The Art of Building a Generous Congregation
– At Your Best
– The Art of Leading Change
– The Art of Online Influence
– The Art of Reaching
– The Art of Team Leadership
– The Art of Church Growth
– The Art of Preaching
– The Art of Pastoral Succession
– PLUS: 25+ months of done-for-you leadership development videos


What’s The Difference Between an Individual Account and Team Account?

A team account allows you and your entire leadership team or staff to join the Academy together. You’ll have the ability to manage the membership and users from one central account, as well as see your team’s progress within courses. 


What is the Cancellation/Return Policy? 

You are free to cancel your subscription and membership at any time without any form of penalty payment. For whatever reason, if you decide that the membership is not for you within the first 30-days, you can request a complete refund.


Is There An Option to Pay Monthly?

Yes, if you’d prefer to pay for membership to The Art of Leadership Academy on a monthly basis it is $54/month. You can sign up on a monthly plan by clicking the button below. 

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Can I Purchase a Course Without Joining The Art of Leadership Academy

Yes, you can purchase individual courses, however, you only get access to the course videos and materials. You do not receive any other perks of joining the membership, such as live coaching, access to the community, access to the Mobile App, or access to other courses. 


Choose Your Plan

Try it risk-free for 30 days.

At Your Best Course

$447 / one-time payment (USD)

At Your Best Course + Bonuses

Or, 3 monthly payments of $187 (USD)

The Art of Leadership Academy – Individual Plan

$447 / year (USD)

At Your Best Course + Bonuses

6 Additional Growth & Leadership Courses

Monthly Live Coaching Calls

A Community of Peers and Mentors

Training & Resources Added Monthly

The Academy App (Web & Mobile)

Or, monthly payments of $54 (USD)

No-Questions-Asked 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

It matters to me that this makes an actual difference for you and your team…which is why I’m offering this guarantee.

If you’re not satisfied with the quality of the content, or for any other reason whatsoever, you will get a full, immediate refund. Just shoot us an email at support@careynieuwhof.com.