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It’s when we feel safe – when someone creates a space that gives us this sense of having a safety net. Creating such environments, where trust and boldness are present, feels increasingly like a luxury, but it’s one I am committed to providing—not only for our team and business partners but for my children as well.

And I do fail often. It is how I improve the most.

How can I tell when I’ve failed❓

Continue reading → How often do we truly dare to trust our abilities❓

I traveled to Barcelona for a client meeting… and found something unexpected: inner calm, fresh perspective, and clarity.

Stepping out of your daily routine and into a new environment can rejuvenate your mind and body—if you plan it right. No more returning from business trips feeling drained. ✈

Ready for more energy and clarity? Here’s how:

Continue reading → The Unexpected Benefit of Business Trips 🌍

“But I can’t quit!” exclaimed one of my clients, visibly exhausted after investing a year into a project with unclear returns. My response? “What if that wasn’t true?”

Challenging the stories we tell ourselves is not just healthy; it’s a hallmark of robust performance. Recognizing when it’s time to let go is crucial. Here’s how:

Continue reading → Embracing Strategic Quitting: How to Know When It’s Time to Let Go

While navigating what seems like a never-ending house reconstruction, I was struck by a common thread among many entrepreneurs and small businesses: a preference for short-term gains over sustainable success.
This approach isn’t just prevalent in construction—it’s a widespread mode of operation among business owners and corporate leaders across various industries.

If you’re faced with a decision where you could opt for immediate gain or invest in future potential, consider these questions:

Continue reading → Building for Tomorrow: Lessons on Long-Term Value from a Never-Ending Renovation

Are you considering finding new business partners?
What qualities do you prioritize in them beyond their skills?

As some of my partnerships failed and others blossomed in the past years, I’ve learned the right partnerships are about a few key things.

Let’s start with the need for the partner to share your vision and values 💫

Continue reading → Key Qualities for Successful Business Partnerships: How to Choose the Right One?

Not every conversation enables growth.

Inspiring leaders are skillful in conversations that nourish and foster growth. They steer clear of those that poison progress. 🌱

They:
– Listen actively
– Encourage open dialogue
– Provide constructive feedback
– Show empathy
– Celebrate small wins 🎉
– Ask insightful questions

Continue reading → Inspiring leaders embrace conversations that nourish and foster growth, steering clear of those that poison progress.

Sometimes, like my daughter peeking through a keyhole, we need to slow down and really look at what’s in front of us before stepping through the door. 🗝✨

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the need to seize every opportunity just to stay relevant in this fast-paced world? You’re not alone.

Remember, not every open door is one we should walk through. Pausing to really see what’s on the other side can prevent hasty decisions that might slow us down more than they push us forward.

Continue reading → Look Through the Keyhole: The Power of Pausing Before You Leap

This week, my client shared his experience:

“We held a meeting.
Then, I approached a colleague to discuss if we needed that meeting.
We met and decided to keep the meeting, but we needed to discuss how to lead it more effectively. We need a meeting about that.” 😂

The bizarre nature of this situation made us both laugh. But it also highlighted that the culture of inefficiency is shockingly common. The explosion of meetings during COVID wasn’t sustainable.

Why do we still keep falling into this trap?

Continue reading → Mastering Meeting Efficiency: Simple Tips for Better Results

Lately, I have met parents who tell me that fostering creativity in their children is a real challenge. 🤔

It’s not surprising. In our overstructured world full of technology, creativity often takes a backseat.

When you remove technology and structure, magic happens. ✨

Kids can turn a tile into street art or Mondrian. 🎨 My kids (10 and 6) did, and yours can, too, because they see possibilities everywhere when given the chance.

Continue reading → Breaking Free from Structure: Letting Creativity Flow

Meet the Lion Lifestyle, a concept my incredible friend and business partner, Frida Roberts, introduced to me. It’s about embracing strength and balance daily—because who says you can’t be fierce and mindful?

With stress levels dropping worldwide for the first time post-COVID, it’s the perfect moment to rethink how we live and work. Lions, known for their resilience and calm, make great role models.

Thanks, Frida, for your insights on this balanced approach. 🎥✨

Thinking about a more balanced life? Let’s chat! 📩