Tired of the constant inner critic? Discover how to stop holding back and transition from friction to free with the We-Mind vs. Me-Mind framework. For many years, I worked as a news correspondent in the Near and Middle East, addressing millions of people live on camera. Yet, when I finally left my career in journalism […]
What hesitation is protecting Have you had those moments in life when you had to make a weighty decision and found it nearly impossible to choose between your various options? You watch others speak with confidence about advancing their career, a pivot, their five-year plan. But when you try to answer the same question for
The Wrong Question: Why Some Decisions Resist Being Made Read More »
Authenticity in leadership is highly valued these days. It often comes up in the context of women leading. But how desirable is it really?
Kamala and the tricky trap of authenticity Read More »
Quickest way to stop holding back During my five years as the director of the mentoring program of PWI (Professional Women International), it struck me how many of us struggle to overcome what’s holding us back. Now that I’ve handed over the role to my successor, I’ll be sharing my method to easily tackle those
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Here in my house on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, I find it very hard to motivate myself to engage with anything concerning my regular work. All day long, I’m outside. Together with the gardener – and others if needed – we work hard to get all the upkeep done before I return to Brussels.
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Today’s topic was a tough one to write. I sat with it for a while. To be honest, I felt rather demoralized. Then again, if we want anything to change, it’s very important to speak about it. So here you go. Many of us are reluctant to make ourselves visible, whether that’s in the shape
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When I put a few pages about Barbie in my latest book – We-mind vs Me-mind, published in July – I wanted to illustrate how what we’ve learned to value in ourselves and others is making a lot of people deeply unhappy and perpetuates the very situation we want to change. Unfortunately, the latest Barbie
Stereotypical Barbie is dead, long live the stereotype! Read More »
It sounds shocking: 90 percent of the world population, including women, is biased against women, according to the latest UN Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI). But this representation of the facts is profoundly skewed. Yes, there is a lot of room for improvement. But there is no reason to despair. And the solution is obvious:
Let’s stop beating ourselves up! What the latest UN report on gender bias really shows Read More »
The poll to choose a title for my book on the We-mind and the Me-mind is closed. Several people asked an important question: If this book is meant for women, why wasn’t that part of the titles to choose from? Before I answer that, I’d like to say a deep-felt thank you to all who
Is the We-mind and the Me-mind a book for women? Read More »
How can we, women, make policy makers, who are mainly men, listen to us?’ I ask. ‘All women only criticise their husbands,’ Dr Mostafa el-Feki says. He looks very annoyed. ‘They should stop doing that.’ I’m taken aback by his answer, but understand why he is upset. The director of the prestigious Library of Alexandria
Why women nag and men show them their place Read More »
This summer I had terrible ants in my pants. It wasn’t funny anymore. But what do you do if you can’t sit still? There was a time that I’d take holidays in small beach hotels or roaming the Mediterranean coast on a boat with a small group of friends. All there was to do was
Ants in my pants – what to do if you’re unable to sit still Read More »
This year must have been one of the most challenging ever for leaders, especially for those who want to do good. If an invisible enemy is punching holes in your ship that’s carrying people you care for, how do you keep it afloat, let alone on course? Is it even possible to come out stronger
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