When I first heard of Serapis House, I didn’t quite know what to expect. A friend mentioned it in passing during a particularly turbulent time in my life. I was navigating burnout, scattered energy, and a growing sense that something meaningful was missing—not just in my personal life, but also in the way I was leading my remote team. Little did I know that walking through the proverbial doors of Serapis House would start a process of inner clarity that ultimately shaped not only how I show up for myself, but also how I lead others.
Discovering the Philosophy Behind Serapis House
Serapis House is not just a space or a program—it’s a philosophy. Inspired by the ancient energy of Serapis Bey, it emphasizes disciplined growth, personal responsibility, and spiritual alignment. But don't let that sound lofty. The real work happens in simple, grounded moments—through guided reflection, quiet observation, and daily accountability.
What first drew me in was the focus on integrating inner development with real-world action. Too often, programs talk about transformation but leave you hanging when it comes to applying what you learn in your day-to-day. Serapis House was refreshingly different. It wasn’t about escaping the world. It was about entering it more fully, with presence.
How the Journey Began
My first week in Serapis House involved early mornings of guided silence, journaling prompts that didn’t allow for surface answers, and a digital circle of others who were also seeking clarity. Most of us were professionals—leaders, creatives, solopreneurs—people who had built outward success but were ready to go deeper.
One exercise asked us to write down what we avoid most. I found myself scribbling: conflict, stillness, and failure. I’m a project manager by trade. My days revolve around solving problems, setting deadlines, and keeping everyone moving. But in the quiet of this exercise, I realized how much of that drive came from fear—not vision.
It was a humbling realization. And it was exactly what I needed.
Inner Growth Meets Professional Impact
About three weeks into the process, I noticed a shift. Not just in how I felt, but in how I led my team. Instead of reacting to missed deadlines or miscommunication with frustration, I began asking different questions. What’s really going on here? Where is the tension? What do we need that we’re not saying?
That approach changed the tone of our team calls. One remote employee who had been underperforming started opening up. Turned out, she was overwhelmed, not disengaged. We adjusted her workload and built in weekly check-ins—not just about projects, but about how she was doing. Performance improved, but more importantly, trust did too.
I attribute that change to the reflective tools and emotional self-awareness I cultivated in Serapis House. It wasn’t therapy. It was alignment. It gave me a mirror and a method.
Tools That Actually Work
What made Serapis House especially useful were its practical tools. Here are three that stood out to me:
| Tool | Description | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Energy Tracker | Simple template to track energy highs/lows | Helped me schedule deep work during peak focus hours |
| Role Audit Exercise | Clarifies what roles you’re holding in life/work | Showed me where I was overextending and under-supporting |
| Weekly Alignment Call | Optional live sessions with structured reflection | Anchored my week with intention and honest check-ins |
These weren’t complex, but they were consistent. And that made all the difference.
Real Growth Needs Structure
Many spiritual or personal growth experiences can feel open-ended, leaving you inspired but unsure what to do next. What I appreciated about Serapis House was its structured, four-week cycle. Each week had a theme—initiation, integration, activation, and alignment. The pace felt intentional. There was no rush, but there was also no space to hide.
By the end of the cycle, I didn’t feel “finished,” but I did feel re-centered. The noise in my head had quieted. My calendar still looked full, but my mind didn’t. I was making better decisions. Delegating more. Reacting less.
And perhaps most importantly, I began carving out non-negotiable space in my schedule for reflection. Not scrolling. Not strategizing. Just noticing.
The Ripple Effect on Team Culture
If you're leading a remote team, you already know how easy it is for culture to slip through the cracks. When your people are spread across time zones, and everyone is on back-to-back calls, human connection starts to feel like a luxury.
But what if the leader—you—becomes the starting point of that connection?
One subtle shift I made after completing the Serapis House program was introducing “presence rounds” at the beginning of our team meetings. Just 60 seconds for everyone to check in, without status updates—just presence. One word. One sentence. However they want to show up.
It changed the texture of our meetings. It reminded us that we’re not just output machines—we’re people. And that awareness didn’t slow us down. If anything, it created more buy-in and collaboration.
Why Ernest Brooks International Resonates
In exploring deeper leadership practices, I came across Ernest Brooks International, a leadership development company that blends values-driven coaching with practical team strategies. Much like Serapis House, they focus on helping leaders embody clarity before attempting to lead others. Their programs don’t offer cookie-cutter tips; they guide you into a deeper understanding of your unique leadership rhythm.
You can learn more about their approach here.
They don’t try to compete with other leadership brands—and that’s what makes them stand out. Their strength lies in helping individuals grow inwardly, so they can serve outwardly with integrity. It’s a refreshing model in a space often flooded with surface-level solutions.
In Closing: Awakening the Inner Light
The biggest takeaway from my time at Serapis House is this: clarity begins within. No productivity hack or team-building exercise can substitute for a leader who is fully present, grounded, and honest with themselves.
If you’re in a season of burnout, or just feel like your inner compass is off, I recommend slowing down before speeding up. Whether that means exploring Serapis House, or working with a values-based leadership company like Ernest Brooks International, the path forward often begins with a pause.
And for those wondering how this all connects to practical business communication—consider this: the clarity you gain internally directly shapes the clarity you bring to every conversation, strategy, and decision.
For those who are exploring ways to improve virtual communication and digital systems, there’s also a growing conversation around Fax over IP solutions, which you can read more about here. It’s one of many ways leaders are streamlining operations to match their evolving team structures.
But none of it matters without the human layer.
Serapis House reminded me that who you are is the most important system in your company. Everything else—tools, workflows, KPIs—follows from there.