Rethinking Leadership Training for Managers
There’s a quote I can’t stop thinking about: “A statement is not a fact. A fact is not data. Data is not evidence. And evidence is not proof.”— Alex Edmans, May Contain Lies, Professor of Finance, London Business School Let it land for a moment. How many times have you heard something that sounded right—and […]
How to Give Honest Feedback Without Damaging Trust
Let me tell you a story. A few years ago, I watched a high-performing leader nearly derail her relationship with one of her most trusted team members. The cause? A single line of feedback, delivered with the best of intentions: “You need to stop being so emotional. It’s affecting the team.” It hit like a […]
Redefining Success: Why Work Should Light You Up
Most people think flourishing is a luxury. I believe it’s a necessity. And my conversation with Alison Tetrick—a world-class cyclist, scientist, and storyteller—only deepened that conviction. We spoke about sport, sure. But what we really spoke about was life. And how too often, in both work and sport, we lose sight of why we started […]
How Workplace Wellbeing Programs Spark Joy and Clarity
We don’t often use the word joy when we talk about work. But after spending time with Rich Sheridan—CEO of Menlo Innovations and author of an inspiring book “Joy, Inc.”—I can’t think of a more fitting word. At Menlo, joy isn’t a perk. It’s the product of how work is designed. On the surface, Menlo […]
How Emotional Intelligence Drives Workplace Wellbeing
We don’t have a knowledge problem. We have a doing problem. So much of what we know about human flourishing, happiness, and leadership has been known for decades—some for centuries. The science is in. The stories are ancient. Yet here we are in 2025: 70% of people are disengaged at work, burnout is at an […]
5 Habits of Flourishing Leaders
Most leadership training for managers is built around doing more—more KPIs, more meetings, more metrics. But what if the real path to greatness wasn’t doing more, but unlocking a completely different way of being? That’s what I explored in a conversation with Angus Ridgway—former head of leadership at McKinsey and CEO of Potentialife (a company […]
How Compassion Unlocks Happiness at Work
What if I told you that a single question could transform the way your team connects, collaborates, and flourishes? In a recent episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, I had the profound honor of hosting two luminaries in the field of flourishing: Dr. Jane Dutton and Dr. Monica Worline, co-authors of Awakening Compassion at Work. […]
Productivity at Work: How Communication Drives Results
Discover 5 science-backed ways to improve leadership communication, team connection, and productivity at work. Learn how positive communication boosts work wellbeing. How Leaders Speak: 5 Ways to Build Trust and Boost Performance Inspired by Dr. Julien Mirivel If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s this: the most effective leaders don’t just get […]
Becoming More Human in the Age of AI
This blog is inspired by my conversation with Rasmus Hougaard—Founder of Potential Project and author of More Human. Rasmus has been a pioneer in human-centered leadership long before it became a buzzword, and our dialogue was a masterclass in merging timeless wisdom with emerging tech. What follows are my reflections, insights, and actionable takeaways from […]
How to Improve Brain Health as You Age
Cognitive decline doesn’t send a calendar invite. It starts quietly, disguised as missed details, mental fatigue, and sleep that doesn’t restore. And yet, most leaders are still downplaying their brain health, treating it as optional, not foundational to their overall performance and success. In this article, Dr. Ryan Williamson, Neurologist and Founder of Transcend Health, […]