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I’ve coached so many women about recognizing their own needs and putting boundaries in place to honour them. My backstory includes that same journey. And if you know me, you’d know that I became the Queen of Boundaries many years ago. You want me to do something I don’t want to do? Good luck with that!   Except recently, my boundaries slipped big […]

Leadership is often perceived as a combination of strategy, decision-making and technical expertise, but it actually goes far beyond these surface-level skills. At its core, effective leadership requires emotional intelligence, self-awareness and acting in alignment with our personal values.  True leaders go beyond management; instead, they build trust and inspire the people around them to

Unlock greater resilience, clarity, and presence by putting yourself back on the priority list – without sacrificing your ambition or impact. You know how to deliver results, navigate crises, and carry teams, yet when it comes to taking care of yourself, guilt creeps in. For women in leadership, self-care is often seen as a luxury

For many career women who balance childcare and/or elder care needs at home, socializing with colleagues over a round of golf or drinks just isn’t feasible. However, ignoring the importance of finding opportunities to build strong career alliances isn’t a solution.  Today, I want to talk about how career women can build strategic alliances, even

What do people say about you when you’re not in the room? If you don’t know, it’s probably time to pay attention and take a deeper dive into your personal brand. Today, I want to talk about what personal branding is (and isn’t), how to define or develop your personal brand and why it’s so

Have you ever tried to resolve something important only to have your concerns ignored or outright dismissed? You’re not alone! In these situations, many people default to unhelpful responses such as speaking out in anger, giving up or concluding that these concerns aren’t important after all. But that’s not the way forward. In this article,

I’m currently doing my PhD. Last year, I was doing my PhD. And for the next two years, I’ll be doing my PhD. Before I started, I knew it would be a four- or five-year journey, of course. But being in it is a whole other experience. This has made me think a lot about

Have you ever tried to resolve something important only to have your concerns ignored or outright dismissed? You’re not alone! In these situations, many people default to unhelpful responses such as speaking out in anger, giving up or concluding that these concerns aren’t important after all. But that’s not the way forward. In this article,

The pressure on women to maintain a constant has never been higher. Societal expectations around productivity, balancing responsibilities and the “Fear of Missing Out” (FOMO) only amplify the demand for women to wear a mask of cheerfulness and optimism, regardless of their true feelings. Social media significantly contributes to this toxic environment by presenting an

Mynoo Maryel   Embracing happiness is a decision that you make, a choice you take and an experience you decide to enjoy. Stepping confidently into this decision can instantly improve your daily experience. Where it gets convoluted is when you start second-guessing what makes others happy and let that drive your choices and actions. There