By Dorina Torje
In today’s business world, leadership is often equated with sacrifice. Executives who burn the midnight oil are celebrated as visionaries, and boards quietly expect round-the-clock availability. Yet behind this glorification of exhaustion lies an uncomfortable truth: sleep-deprived leadership is not a badge of honor — it is a risk factor.
The Hidden Costs of Sleepless Leaders
Sleep deprivation does...
By Carelle Herrera
You already know the vision. You know what you want to build. But if that vision is not translated into clear priorities, aligned execution, and measurable progress, your business will stall. This is not about lack of ambition. It is about lack of clarity. You’re likely not stuck because you don’t have resources. You’re stuck because you’re...
By Laura Morrice
Burnout is no longer a personal dilemma, it’s an organizational risk. The World Health Organization defines burnout as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed, characterized by exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced professional efficacy.
From Output to Alignment
For senior women, who often shoulder both high-stakes delivery and the invisible labour of team care,...
By Annalisa Corti
You’ve likely had one of these clients. They’re articulate. Engaged. Intelligent. They show up on time, take notes, and nod at all the right moments. They say they’re ready to change and they mean it. But still, something doesn’t move.
When Presentation Hides Protection
This is one of the most subtle — and most frustrating — dynamics coaches and...
By Micaela Passeri
In London’s fast-paced corporate world, women leaders are frequently navigating high-stakes environments that reward composure and strategic clarity. But walking the tightrope of professional conduct often means burying intense emotions—especially anger. Beneath the surface of calm professionalism, suppressed anger can manifest in subtle but impactful ways.
The Subtle Undercurrents of Anger in High-Performing Women
Micromanaging to maintain controlWithdrawing emotionally...
By Dr Gabriele Lang
I keep hearing the phrase, “I don’t have any conflicts.” Yet this is usually followed by a tirade about someone who is incredibly annoying. If we are all supposedly conflict-free, why do so many people reach their limits as soon as they work with others? Why do people who enjoy their work still find themselves worn...
By Micaela Passeri
Across London’s corporate boardrooms, tech hubs, and executive suites, the narrative of successful leadership often centers on composure, positivity, and relentless focus. Yet beneath the veneer of calm, there’s an emotional undercurrent few acknowledge—anger, unexpressed and unresolved. Suppressing anger may seem like a leadership strength, but in reality, it is one of its most damaging liabilities. Because...
By Julie Condliffe
In business, we’re taught to lead with our eyes open—eyes on the market, the data, the competition, the calendar. But what happens when the storm hits? When the title is stripped, the business falters, or life reroutes your entire path? What then?
When the view is distorted
After I lost my legal practice and the public identity I had...
By Dorina Torje
In boardrooms and executive suites around the world, a quiet revolution is underway. The old model of leadership—powered by endless late nights, excessive caffeine, and a glorification of burnout—is being replaced. Today’s most effective leaders are discovering that stamina is not about pushing past exhaustion. It’s about redefining resilience through one of the most undervalued tools in...
By Julie Condliffe
In a world saturated with expert opinions, endless content, and never-ending advice loops, clarity often feels elusive. You consult your mentor, speak to your therapist, sound it out in the group chat. You scroll endlessly, save quotes, download guides. And still, the direction you seek refuses to arrive. Because the answer was never out there. It was...
