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The Hidden Cost of All-or-Nothing Thinking in Life and Leadership

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All-or-nothing thinking. Also known as black-and-white thinking, it’s a cognitive trap that many of us fall into, especially high achievers, leaders, and entrepreneurs. It’s the voice in your head that says: Sound familiar? This kind of binary thinking simplifies a complex world into extremes. Our brains love simplicity. It saves energy. It creates certainty. But …

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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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Building Mental Resilience in an Age of Uncertainty

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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

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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

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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 …

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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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Harnessing Neuroplasticity: How to Build (and Break) Habits in 2025

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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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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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