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As the year winds down, I’ve deliberately slowed my pace to reflect. I’m writing this from the USA, far from my own home, and that distance has been surprisingly helpful. Being away has given me perspective — on what worked, what didn’t, and what I didn’t do this year that I want to be doing more of. 2025 was a strong year. Productive, expansive, and intellectually stimulating. The work grew in scope, the rooms got sharper, and the range of what I delivered widened meaningful

A few months ago, a client came to our second session. She'd always been composed, strategic, the kind of person who thinks three steps ahead. That day, she was exhausted. "I quit," she said flatly. "Sent the email this morning. No backup plan. Just done." She'd been at the company for six years. Senior role. Respected. Good at what she did. From the outside, everything looked fine. But when we unpacked it, nothing had been fine for months. She'd been drowning in admin work t

Few leadership moments test your integrity like a layoff. There’s no easy way to tell someone their role is being eliminated. Even when it’s necessary — a restructuring, a funding slowdown, a market shift — it leaves a mark on everyone involved. And while companies often focus on legal compliance, messaging, and PR risk, what really defines a leader in these moments is how they show up. Layoffs aren’t just about who leaves. They’re about who stays.

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At the start of 2025, I set an intention that might seem counterintuitive in our hyper-connected, hyper-busy world: to feel more spacious...

I remember when air travel used to feel special. Not just tolerable— special . I looked forward to flying. There was a sense of ritual to...

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