In today’s climate of economic uncertainty and ongoing organizational restructurings, I’m noticing a striking pattern in my coaching practice. More and more high-achieving professionals -people being recommended or promoted into people leadership roles – are opting out. Some even voluntarily take a step down. The reason they give? “I feel too much. I care too …
What can we learn about decision-making in times of extreme uncertainty? Many of my clients today feel stuck, almost paralyzed, by the weight of big decisions in a world that’s rapidly changing. With unclear outcomes and unpredictable variables, it’s no wonder they feel overwhelmed and hesitant to act. This kind of stuckness isn’t just frustrating …
Once in a while, it’s very healthy to step into a room where you’re definitely not (!) the smartest person. Especially when your day job -or your parenting life – involves guiding others, providing answers, and occasionally being seen as a bit of a know-it-all, it’s crucial to be reminded of what it feels like …
From Knower to Learner: The Joy (and Humility) of Not Being the Smartest in the Room Read More »
As a woman navigating midlife – professionally, personally, and intellectually – I’ve found myself asking new and deeper questions about how we sustain ourselves in an increasingly complex, demanding world. I’m a coach to others in transition. A (mature!) student of neuroscience. A daughter to a mother living with Alzheimer’s. And I’m part of a …
Have you noticed? Recently, Entrepreneur Media reported on a wave of user complaints about ChatGPT’s new overly cheerful and validating tone. The updates to OpenAI’s GPT-4o model made the AI feel… well, fake. People described it as “toxic positivity” – where every idea, no matter how flawed, was celebrated as “brilliant” or “amazing”. Even OpenAI …
Toxic Positivity Is All Around Us – Even in your ChatGPT Read More »
Executive presence is traditionally described as the ability to project confidence, competence, and credibility—qualities that inspire trust, influence others, and command respect. It’s the invisible X-factor that makes people want to follow you, especially in high-stakes situations. In her well-known research-based framework, Sylvia Ann Hewlett, in Executive Presence: The Missing Link Between Merit and Success …
Redefining Executive Presence in a Polarized, VUCA World Read More »
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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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 …
