By Tinka Denisheva
"Tinka, do I really need a membership club? Can’t I just network on my own?"
The psychology of belonging and networking success
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs shows that belonging is a fundamental human motivator. When we feel connected to others, our confidence grows, our ideas expand, and our ability to take risks increases.
In business, belonging is not optional—it’s strategic:
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By Micaela Passeri
In business, we often hear about confidence, expertise, and flawless execution as the cornerstones of success. But there is another quality—quieter, less celebrated—that determines whether leaders move forward or remain stuck. That quality is willingness.
Why willingness outperforms perfection
Perfection is seductive but dangerous. Many leaders delay action in pursuit of the “right time” or “complete certainty.” But in...
By Julie Condliffe
You had a plan. A strategy. A launch timeline. The pitch was polished, the website live, the business cards printed. You told yourself, “If I just stay focused, if I do the work, success will follow.”
When the road disappeared
I remember the morning everything fell apart. I was in my office, fully booked, inbox overflowing, team on standby....
By Micaela Passeri
In today’s fast-paced, emotionally charged business landscape, leaders are often expected to respond quickly, think decisively, and express strong opinions. But the most influential women in business know that neutrality—often mistaken for detachment—is not weakness. It is a strategic state of mind that fosters clarity, composure, and consistent decision-making. Neutrality is not about disengagement. It is the...
By Julie Condliffe
You smile in public. You lead in meetings, raise your children, and post curated moments on social media. From the outside, your life looks whole, held together by competence, resilience, and grace. But beneath the layers of performance and responsibility, something quieter lingers. A truth. One that remains unspoken, unseen, unfaced. Not because you are weak. Not...
By Laura Morrice
For centuries, global leadership models have been built on dominance, on the belief that power comes from control, that growth is worth any cost, and that strength must be forceful to be respected. But long before the patriarchal hierarchy shaped our systems, leadership looked very different. It was embodied by the Matriarch. Not as a ruler who...
By Tinka Denisheva
“Tinka, I’m trying everything…” she told me after one of my workshops. “I’ve changed my look. I show up at every networking event. I cheer on others. But… they still don’t trust me.” I’ve seen this over and over again: strong, smart women doing everything they can to be seen… yet feeling unseen where it truly matters:...
The famous singer Dua Lipa has arrived in Pristina to participate in the Sunnyhill festival.
During her stay, she was seen at “Re Clinic”, one of the most famous aesthetic clinics in Kosovo. “Re Clinic”, Jeta Rukić’s clinic offers high aesthetic services, specializing in various treatments for beauty and body well-being, and has become a favorite destination for many international...
By Annalisa Corti
It’s easy to feel at peace when you’re barefoot on a silent hilltop: the sun warming your back, your phone miles away, and your inner voice finally audible. The retreat center smells like sage and lavender. Everyone speaks softly. Time bends. It feels infinite. You remember who you are. But Monday comes, and the paradox begins. The...
By Micaela Passeri
In business, courage is often misunderstood. We tend to associate it with fearlessness—bold moves, confident decisions, rapid pivots. But courage, in its most impactful form, is rarely about boldness. It’s about willingness.
Willingness to act before certainty arrives
Willingness to make decisions without full clarity.Willingness to move—even when you’re not sure you’re ready.And for women in leadership, entrepreneurship, and...
