Leadership

Redefining Executive Presence in a Polarized, VUCA World

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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 …

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Sometimes, We Really Do Need a Change of Scenery

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As someone who works remotely most of the time, I’ve gotten used to the rhythm of home life: the familiar desk, the predictable routines, the same four walls. But last week, I had the chance to step away — even if only briefly — and immerse myself in somewhere different. Somewhere beautiful. Somewhere new. Fresh …

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Reclaiming Your Agency: The Choice You Always Have

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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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Daring to Fill Space: A Call to Women

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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 …

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Want to start changing the world today? Make someone aware of their positive impact and strengths!

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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. …

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The Trust Factor: Why Authenticity Matters in Leadership

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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?

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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?

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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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Emotions Are Not Just Felt—They Are Made

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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 …

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