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The coaching posture: a shift that elevates performance
The coaching posture: a shift that elevates performance Dear leaders, In this month of May, coaching takes the center stage! This year the ICF Converge Summit welcomes professional coaches to Paris for 3 days of continuous learning. It’s also a time for me to step back, listen, learn alongside my fellows and make inspiring connections! …
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Do you lead culture with intention?
Do you lead culture with intention? Dear Leaders, In this April edition, I invite you to reflect on something that already shapes everything you do: your culture. Can you clearly define it? And more importantly; are you truly living it, every day? In this issue, I share a practical lens to help you reflect on your…
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Behind the scenes of a leadership reset: a business case
Behind the scenes of a leadership reset: a business case This month, I’d like to share news from the field. A few weeks ago, I stepped in to help the leadership team of an EdTech group. A lot had happened in a short time: – Acquisition by an investment fund – Digital acceleration – A new CRM – Changes…
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Are you intentionally building trust?
Are you intentionally building trust? Dear Leaders, I hope you are well. As for us at The Laughing Willow, we are starting the year with a fresh new look and a lot of energy to support organisations on their leadership journey. This month, I want to talk about something I see every day in teams: trust.–…
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A moment to reflect on my 2025 before stepping into 2026
A moment to reflect on my 2025 before stepping into 2026 Dear Leaders, In 2026, be enchanted by your achievements and celebrate every step. Whichever path you choose, may you find good health and joy along the way. January is made for that kind of moment. A breath. A look back before moving forward. And…
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Closing the year with connection
Closing the year with connection Dear Leaders, The end of the year always feels a little special to me. I love taking a step back, reflecting on the impact of the past months and reading messages from my clients. They always remind me why I do this work. I invite you to take a moment…
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Open the field of possibilities
Open the field of possibilities Dear leaders, Happy November! As we gently step into the winter season, I hope this month’s note brings you warmth and inspiration. This time, I want to share something very special: a nugget straight from France: La Forêt des Possibles. It’s an invitation to pause, reconnect and rediscover how your team…
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How to prepare for the year-end review
How to prepare for the year-end review This month’s nugget Making feedback work for you Feedback, when done well, can make work clearer, easier and more motivating – not just for you, but for everyone around you. I want to share a resource that can really help you make these moments meaningful: “The feedback culture in…
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Réussir ses évaluations de fin d’année: le guide pratique pour managers
Réussir ses évaluations de fin d’année: le guide pratique pour managers Les évaluations de fin d’année.. cela peut être un moment redouté par certains, managers et collaborateurs confondus. Je me souviens d’un de mes premiers entretiens : je recevais des “bravo” génériques, et j’imagine (maintenant) que mon manager pensait bien faire. Mais je ne savais…
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One tomato at a time: staying effective in September
One tomato at a time: staying effective in September Dear Leaders, September always comes with that mix of energy and overwhelm, doesn’t it? Between work deadlines, personal life, and year-end closures coming up, it can feel like a juggling act.This month, I want to share a few of my own little tricks to stay on…
