A pressure-proof protocol

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response.” – Viktor Frankl Your pressure protocol isn’t just a checklist – it’s your personal operating system for high-stakes moments. Research...

Dodging praise

We squirm. We deflect. We diminish our light. Someone says, “Brilliant presentation,” and we rush to say, “Oh, it was nothing.” They praise our outfit, and we point out a tiny flaw. They admire our achievements, and we credit luck. Here’s...

The one relationship to nurture

The most complex relationship you’ll ever have is with yourself. Most people spend years learning about others while barely scratching their surface. “Know thyself” – Ancient Greek aphorism Think of your inner landscape like an iceberg. What...

When gifts lose their soul

The best gifts aren’t found on Amazon’s bestseller list. They whisper, “I see you,” without saying a word. A gift stops being a gift when it becomes an obligation when it’s picked from a registry or bought because the calendar says so...

Why leaders break mirrors

The temptation is magnetic. Point fingers. Fix others—control outcomes. Yet here you sit, gripping tightly to what’s already slipping through your fingers. Every leader faces that 3 AM truth – the one that whispers: “Maybe the chaos out there...