By Julie Condliffe
In a world teeming with noise, authority is no longer enough. Talent is no longer rare. And effort alone will not guarantee you a seat at the table. The real currency in today’s business landscape is positioning.
Why positioning matters more than ever
We live in an era where perception precedes reality. Whether we like it or not, people...
By Tinka Denisheva
The reason some women keep growing isn’t just strategy. It’s community. You launched. You showed up. You got traction. Visibility. Sales. Attention. But somewhere after the launch comes a moment many women don't talk about enough: That quiet space.That slowdown. That sense of… now what? Because while most businesses are built...
By Dorina Torje
Burnout is not a badge of honor. It’s not a rite of passage, nor is it simply the result of poor boundaries or weak willpower. Burnout is a systems problem, and until we treat it as such, we’ll continue to lose some of our brightest leaders, sharpest minds, and most committed professionals to exhaustion, cynicism, and collapse....
By Dorina Torje
Diversity is no longer a buzzword, it’s a business imperative. From gender and ethnicity to neurodiversity and cognitive styles, progressive organizations are embracing inclusion as a driver of innovation and growth. But one powerful form of diversity still remains largely ignored in boardrooms and HR policies, despite its profound impact on performance, wellbeing, and retention: Chronodiversity.
What Is...
By Micaela Passeri
We’re told to take pride in our work, our teams, and our reputation. And rightly so.Healthy pride is an asset—it signals ownership, commitment, and personal standards. But in leadership, where emotional intelligence is as critical as decision-making, pride can also become a liability. Unchecked, pride becomes protection. It starts to shield the leader instead of strengthening them....
In a world where visibility is currency and authority is often granted to the loudest voice in the room, I’ve learned that influence alone is not enough. It might get you noticed. It might even get you applauded. But true power, the kind that changes lives and outlives trends, lies in your impact. Influence may win the crowd, but...
In boardrooms and executive spaces, certain emotions are welcomed: confidence, vision, drive. Others, like anger, are seen as disruptive, unprofessional, or emotionally undisciplined.
But the truth is, anger is not the problem. Avoiding it is.
High-performing leaders, especially women, often suppress their anger in order to preserve composure, maintain likability, or protect their reputation. But repression doesn’t neutralize emotion, it redirects...
By Micaela Passeri
In the realm of professional achievement, we’re taught to project composure, deliver results, and keep moving forward. We measure success by growth, strategy, visibility, and execution. But there’s one element of the human experience that, though rarely spoken about in business circles, deeply affects how we lead, decide, and show up:
Grief.
Grief doesn’t wear a badge. It doesn’t...
By Micaela Passeri
In the world of business leadership, we are trained to navigate complexity, manage risk, and push through adversity. What we are rarely taught is how to navigate something far more personal—but just as impactful: grief.
Most professionals associate grief with the death of a loved one. But in reality, grief extends far beyond bereavement. It can emerge from...
By Micaela Passeri
In leadership, we are taught to focus on outcomes, strategy, and performance. But what if some of your business decisions—delays, hesitation, even burnout—are being driven by something deeper?
For many high-achieving professionals, especially women, that hidden driver is guilt.
It is rarely discussed in boardrooms or coaching programs, but its impact is far-reaching. Guilt influences how leaders show up,...
