Daring to Fill Space: A Call to Women Many women have a complicated relationship with space—hesitating to take it, yet often filling it with the needs and problems of others. We navigate meetings cautiously, downplay our own needs, and often still carry the hidden load of work and family life. This constant balancing act leaves …
Watching the morning news today once again reminded me of the irony that self-doubt, like empathy, is extremely unevenly distributed. Often, the intelligent, reflective, and empathetic people we need as leaders have too much of it—while others, well… have far too little. Neuroscientific research suggests that the brain processes verbal affirmations similarly to financial rewards. …
A behavior becomes a habit when the brain links it with reward. This process can take time—but it doesn’t have to. Thanks to neuroplasticity, you can actively shape the way your brain forms habits. One of my big takeaways from last year—along with my now well-ingrained habit of early outdoor workouts, even at -3°C! Pretty …
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“You are exactly like I expected, after visiting your profile.” This is one of my favorite compliments to receive from clients. In a digital world where it is easier than ever to create an almost superhuman, smooth-talking alter ego online—especially with the help of AI—this feedback reassures me that I am showing up authentically – …
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The Business Case for Compassionate Leadership: Why Do We Still Let Bullies Rise? For those of us who champion integrity, empathy, and inclusivity in leadership, recent news and trends are rather discouraging. Yet they also reinforce the urgent need to redefine what true leadership looks like. We have a real challenge at our hands; making …
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What are some of the most common mistakes we make when navigating conflict? Every week, I hear about at least a couple of conflicts in the workplace and the frustration or even anguish they cause, depending on conflict styles and sensitivities. Ideally, some level of conflict in the workplace should be healthy and constructive. Sadly, …
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Have you ever walked away from a tense workplace interaction wondering whether you responded or simply reacted? This is a common topic in coaching sessions, as professionals grapple with the delicate balance of emotional expression at work.
Have you ever stopped to consider that your emotions are not something that just happen to you, but something that your brain actively constructs? This insight has the power to reshape not just how you understand your own emotions, but also how you navigate stress, relationships, and decision-making in your work and personal life. Your …
It doesn’t exist. But there may be a perfect reason and the right motivation to get started. The photo is from a decade ago—the year I began studying to qualify for the work I do today. It was far from the perfect time, yet I did it anyway. At that stage in life, I had …
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Have you picked – articulated or visualized- your top priorities for 2025 yet? Ideally, according to experts, we should only have 3-5 work/life priorities that we spend 95% of our time on. But modern life is complex and demanding, often bringing unexpected compromises. Many clients I, however, spoke to through last year were stressed and …
