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One of my favourite (and best!) stories in this one! Ever found yourself nodding enthusiastically at someone's opinion about the "best" holiday destination whilst internally screaming that you'd rather spend a fortnight in your garden shed? Congratulations, you've been fitting...

This isn't another breathless "AI is coming for your job" sermon. Instead, it's a warm-hearted exploration of why successful leaders in the 2030s will be those who grasp AI's brilliant capabilities and its unexpected limitations. Through the cautionary tale of...

Author: Alice MillerRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5 out of 5 stars)Read if: You've ever felt like your whole childhood was a performance The Backbone of the Book Alice Miller's "The Drama of the Gifted Child" operates on a delicious bait-and-switch. You pick...

What this is: A deep dive into the provocative question about whether kindness represents the ultimate expression of emotional intelligence, exploring why the most successful executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals are discovering that their greatest leadership asset isn't ruthlessness, it's radical...

What this is: A frank, compassionate exploration of why the popular advice to "declutter your life" during major transitions can backfire spectacularly, leaving you grieving not just your circumstances but also the irreplaceable pieces of yourself you discarded in haste....

Most people think purpose is a destination—a job title or career path they need to "find." This post challenges that notion by reframing purpose as a verb (an action) rather than a noun (an identity). When you identify your purpose...

For those passing through La Ville Rose on their way to my Camino de Santiago Crossroads retreats Ecoute, I could tell you to visit the Basilique Saint-Sernin (spoiler: you absolutely should – it's a must-see!). But if you're not here...

What this is: A practical guide to transforming your relationship with stress from exhausting reactive firefighting into strategic fuel that actually enhances performance. Think of it as upgrading your internal operating system without losing the edge that got you here....

What this isn't: Another productivity hack. Another time management system. Another "10 ways to optimise your morning routine" listicle. If you're looking for tips on inbox zero or batch processing meetings, this isn't your article. Also not here: toxic positivity...

What this is: A compassionate, research-informed exploration of why successful people struggle with comparison—and a practical roadmap for redirecting that energy into genuine self-knowledge and resilience. What this isn't: Another hollow "just be grateful" lecture, a collection of platitudes about...

Jane Goodall spent 65 years watching chimpanzees, and in doing so, taught humanity something profound: purpose isn't something you find on a weekend workshop or discover during a mid-morning epiphany whilst reorganising your sock drawer. It's something you commit to...

I need six months of vacation, twice a year. You're contemplating solo travel but terrified you'll end up sobbing into your overpriced airport coffee? Or perhaps you've already booked that ticket and now you're catastrophising about everything from pickpockets to...

What You'll Discover in This Article: You're successful. You're accomplished. You run companies, manage teams, juggle impossible deadlines, and somehow still make it to your daughter's piano recital. So why does everything feel like you're perpetually running to catch a...

A Guide to Rediscovering Yourself When the Kids Leave Home The Sharp Overview: What You're About to Read So the last child has packed their dubiously laundered clothes, grabbed their childhood teddy bear (the one they swore they'd outgrown), and...

#Stress Relief Techniques Here's what I've learned after two decades of watching executives burn out in slow motion: they don't need 60 minutes of yoga. They need 60 seconds of recovery on demand. Last Tuesday, I watched a CEO take...