When I started my blog 2 years ago on the theme of “What have I Learnt today”, I underestimated the commitment needed to make it a consistent and regular practice. Putting myself on the line was a bold statement at the time and the beginning of an extraordinary journey of learning and discovery.   I […]

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What drives someone to perform a random act of kindness beyond “normal boundaries”? Here is a recent true story that blew my mind off. My dear friend Bob has just returned to Edinburgh, when he discovered he forgot his car keys, in a hotel in Dublin. As he got on the airport bus, he called […]

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Making the impossible more possible was the purpose of our retreat in Iseo Lago (Italy) at the end of September. And creating a community of extra-ordinary women who would support each other on this journey. I spent 3 extra-ordinary days with 12 extra-ordinary women, facilitating the retreat with the amazing well-being coach and dear friend […]

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“Success does not lead to happiness.  Happiness leads to success” was the thread of my Strengths workshop at a recent team offsite event.  A great team of investment bankers exploring their common and different strengths and how to leverage them for individual happiness and greater team success. We don’t often talk about our strengths. Most […]

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When was the last time you resisted the urge to respond before someone finished their sentence? Or wait for your turn in a discussion or a meeting?   Or delayed replying to an email or text you thought was urgent? Or that just appeared in your inbox? In my daily job, I preach and teach the […]

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The importance of our attention to the quality of our lives has received increasing attention in recent times, with lots of research on the topic. In his book, “Focus”, Daniel Goleman argues that the link between attention and excellence remains hidden most of the time, yet, it affects almost everything we try to accomplish. In […]

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