I remember, almost in slow motion, the first time my mother completely lost her memory and sense of orientation. It was ten years ago, almost to the month. A sunny afternoon on the summerhouse veranda, I sat with my baby and toddler, slowly realizing that life would never be the same again. And also realizing …
Midlife and Memory: Why Women’s Brain Health Deserves More Attention Read More »
I recently came across a compelling article in the Greater Good Science Center, titled “What Is Cognitive Warfare and Why Does It Matter for You?” (Gisselsson Nord and Rinaldi, 2025), and it struck me as profoundly timely. It asserts that our cognitive domain -how we perceive, feel, and think – is fast becoming the latest …
The New Battlefield Isn’t Land or Sea – It is your Mind Read More »
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 …
