You know, I spent years—years—training leaders across five continents on how to persuade any audience. And they did. They won business, transformed cultures, and inspired action. But those same techniques? They’re no longer
I recently heard the designer Thomas Heatherwick talk about his ongoing project to “humanise” our physical environment. The event was under the Chatham House rule, but I don’t think it
Ah, the holidays—a time for mistletoe, merriment, and Aunt Carol’s unsolicited career advice. It’s also the season when hurt shows up uninvited, like that neighbor who double-dips in your cheese
Do you ever feel like a fraud? That nagging voice whispering you’re not good enough, despite your accomplishments? This is impostor syndrome, and there are strategies to silence it and
Let’s get real. Worry. It creeps in like an uninvited guest, sets up camp, and before you know it—bam—you’re stuck in a cycle. Sound familiar? Worry has this sneaky way of
When you’re standing in front of a room—whether pitching funding for your next big initiative, rallying support from stakeholders, or captivating a conference audience—it’s not just your words that move
I have the pleasure of interviewing accomplished women on YouMeWe Amplified Podcast who have transformed companies, communities, and countries with their conscious leaderships and social contributions. No matter their success
Let’s address a typical response I hear from entrepreneurs: “When I’m profitable, I’ll make a social impact.” 🤔 I get it. Businesses need to be sustainable. But here’s the truth bomb: integrating
I often get asked, “What is conscious leadership?” The quickest way to describe it is this: Does life happen to you, or do you create your life? In this edition: If
Conscious leaders know that communication is more than just words (because let’s face it, political debates often say nothing). What truly speaks volumes is body language. By observing the non-verbal
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Good beer, said Thomas Jefferson, “softens the temper, cheers the spirit and promotes health”.It may also be a potential tool for helping solve the crisis in British prisons. A craft
Navigating the labyrinth of business, with all its twists, turns, and occasional trapdoors, has offered the most rewarding experiences. Let’s start with the good stuff. Over the years, I’ve had the
When you’re in the business of making a difference, how do you prove you’re not just another drop in the ocean, but a wave-maker in the sea of change? The
When it comes to making a mark in the world, there’s no denying the superpower of partnerships. It’s the secret handshake of the business world that opens doors to uncharted