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3 leadership insights I loved most this year (so far)
Hi there, Before I slow down for August, I wanted to drop a special Inspiring Connections edition in your inbox. I’ve looked back at everything I’ve shared since January and picked out the three pieces you loved the most – to read (or reread) with your morning coffee, or maybe a chilled glass of wine in the evening (always in…
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Emotional salary: what makes you stay... and shine
Emotional salary: what makes people stay… and shine. «When people are emotionally invested, they want to contribute» Simon Sinek I started my career in human resources over 30 years ago. Back then, we mainly talked about salaries, benefits in kind, and career plans. But today?…
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Summer, effectiveness & the underestimated power of “taking care”
Dear leaders, Let’s talk about something we often forget to give enough attention to – well-being. We wait all year for those few summer weeks to finally pause. To breathe. To sleep more, walk more, eat a little better, and reconnect with ourselves and the people who matter. And every year, the same thought crosses my…
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The real secret of high-performing teams
The real secret of high-performing teams? Really working together. A team's performance doesn't just rely on individual skills or available tools. It's built on an often-overlooked foundation: the ability to collaborate effectively... and to know each other collectively. After more than 30 years in human resources within large corporations,...
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Dear leaders, This month, I invite you to put on your coach hat. Yes – you have one. Even if it’s sometimes hard to wear, whether due to lack of time or headspace. That’s why I’m sharing the book that can make your life easier, plus a simple leadership nudge to try out. Also… 🎁…
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A curious leader is a living leader
A curious leader is a living leader. Here is an extract from a recent conversation I had with a leader: “I’m going to tell you something I understood quite late in my career, and yet I already had over 20 years of leadership under my belt at that point: curiosity is the driving force…
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Read, Reflect, Lead
Dear leaders, As the days get longer and summer starts to whisper its arrival, it’s the perfect time to start curating your reading list. This month, I’m sharing two books: the first offers valuable insights into our current and future world, and the second has profoundly shaped the way I show up – as a…
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The (truly underestimated) importance of the facilitator's role in training
“I thought it was going to be a bore.” That was the first thing a participant said to me at the end of a training session I was leading for a client. Silence in the room. You could hear a pin drop. And then he continued: “Do you really want to know what I thought of the training? Frankly, it was great. I’m leaving feeling motivated…
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The secret to strong teams + a special request!
Dear leaders, This month, I’m sharing one of my key basics for team management, along with a Harvard article that strongly resonates with my programme. And this time, it’s your turn to speak! In this edition of Inspiring Connections, I’d love to hear what you’d like to see more of. I’ve designed a short questionnaire…
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Seeing opportunities
Sunday, March 9th. It's 6 am, and I'm in a taxi on my way to the airport. My flight to Amsterdam, and then on to Tampa, is scheduled for on time. The sun is rising over Paris. Spring is near. It's going to be a great day. I'm looking forward to facilitating a four-day management workshop…
