Building Mental Resilience in an Age of Uncertainty Flicking through the headlines this morning -from Financial Times, CNN, and The Times– I saw several anxiety triggering headlines like “EU Calls for Households to Stockpile 72 Hours of Food Amid War Risks” and “EU Urges Every Household to Stock a Three-Day Crisis Survival Kit.” If you …
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Reclaiming Your Agency: The Choice You Always Have Many mid-career professionals come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure of their strengths and purpose. Often, this frustration stems from a loss of personal agency—the ability to make choices and influence one’s circumstances. The relentless cycle of meetings, emails, and the juggle between career and personal …
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AI & I: A Cautious Friendship with Boundaries I never saw myself as a techie. Despite nearly 15 years in high-tech, my true interests lay in people—social intelligence, communication, and trust. When I transitioned into coaching and consulting, I leaned into these skills, guided by values of authenticity and integrity. So, when the AI wave …
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.
