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Why Some Leaders Push False “Facts” – and Why It’s Damaging

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A concept came to mind this morning: willful ignorance; the intentional act of avoiding information that reveals the negative consequences of one’s actions (Big Think, 2025). Research on willful ignorance shows that around 40% of people deliberately avoid information that could challenge their choices or self-image (Dr. Linh Vu, in Big Think, 2025). This “strategic …

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Energy Is Built in Moments, Not Just During Vacation

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As vacations and long summer days draw to a close, many of us ask: how can I hold on to this energy a little longer? It’s not uncommon to feel a pinch of anxiety as shorter, darker days approach. For working parents, especially those of us in the “sandwich generation” balancing careers, children, tricky logistics, …

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The New Battlefield Isn’t Land or Sea – It is your Mind

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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 …

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“Am I Too Empathetic To Lead?”

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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 …

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The Art of Deciding Well in Uncertain Times

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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 …

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The Hidden Toll of Unpredictable Managers: Why Inconsistency Breeds Workplace Stress

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In my work as a coach, I regularly hear professionals share stories about their managers. Some are inspiring and energizing, while others fall into the opposite camp. And among the most damaging are not the outright bullies, but the unpredictable ones. We tend to think consistent bad behavior is the worst, and obviously nobody likes …

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Midlife, Memory & the Modern Brain: What Three Neuroscientists Taught Me About Leading, Living, and Lasting Well

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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 …

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Why Water Calms Us: The Science and Soul of Blue Mind

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This week, walking along the Danish coast, I felt it again: that deep, almost cellular exhale that comes when we stand near the sea. The soft roar of the waves, the slow rhythm of the tide, the expansive blue stretching to the horizon, inviting our nervous systems to finally, gently, let go. Many of us …

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Accountability and Ownership: It’s Rarely About Laziness

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Few skilled professionals show up to work each day with the intention of being unaccountable or disengaged. Most people want to do well. We want to contribute, feel valued, and be part of something meaningful. In fact, many of us thrive when we feel helpful, recognized, and trusted. And yet, something often breaks down within …

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