Today, I finally get to write about a topic that I have been mulling over for quite a while: lifelong learning. I am not talking about formal education only here, rather every opportunity, no matter how big or small, to add something to our knowledge, or change our current way of thinking. So let’s dive right in! The power of curiosity It was once thought that the neural networks in our brain remained mostly fixed, until they started degrading with age. More recent research,

As we have stepped into a new year, I have decided to institute a new tradition: an annual review of the books I have read over the course of the previous year. Books have been one of my greatest sources of learning, inspiration, and reflection, and I feel this is the perfect way to share that journey with you. Each time, I will be highlighting my key takeaways from all the books that have kept me company over the course of the prior year, including my recommendations as to w

Today I want to talk about something different. In fact, I want to talk about someone: me. For someone like me who generally prefers not to be at the centre of attention whenever possible, this makes for quite an interesting change. However, I believe this is actually needed here. Coaching is very personal, and relies heavily on the trust between coach and client. I always tell people that they will get out as much as they put in, and for that to happen, they need to feel com

Today I am back with some reflections I have been making over the past few months on the topic of unlearning to make space for new knowledge, and rethinking to find new solutions to existing problems. But also, appreciating how humility, curiosity and openness to challenge and being challenged can lead to excellence in organisations. I recently devoured Adam Grant’s book on the topic (details are at the bottom, as usual, and if anything you read sparks your interest, I defini

When the word 'failure' is mentioned, what's your immediate reaction? Discomfort? Anxiety? Fear? Shame, perhaps? Or, just maybe... curiosity? My perspective on failure has evolved significantly over the years. The catalyst for this change was my coaching journey, introducing me to new concepts, diverse ways of thinking, and, most importantly, instilling the habit of regular self-reflection. I used to perceive failure as something to be ashamed of. I believed that capable and