When a Case Suddenly Hits Close to Home In my coaching sessions and group courses on assertiveness and self-defense, I have worked with many women who, for very different reasons, decided to start addressing their personal safety. For most of…
How to Stay Physically Present and Act with Confidence Under Pressure There’s a moment many women know well. It usually happens in everyday life: in the office hallway, at the kitchen table, during a meeting, or in an encounter that…
You know that feeling? You enter a room—a meeting, a family dinner, a gathering of friends—and immediately sense that something is off. Perhaps the atmosphere is tense, perhaps someone is laughing excessively loudly, perhaps there's a sudden silence. The ability…
Say it like it is I'm thinking back to a former colleague. A team assistant who had everything under control: reliable, structured, loyal. She was our rock in everyday office life – but at some point, she withdrew. She…
Navigating Self-Image, Self-Worth and Self-Deception Recently, I noticed a couple in a restaurant. He was relaxed, chatty and enjoying his dinner naturally. She? Dressed to the nines, perfectly made-up, every gesture rehearsed like from a manual. Almost too perfect. Here’s…
Why Silence is a good ally I’m facing my next belt testing. For weeks, I’ve been practicing techniques, refining movements, sharpening my reflexes. But now, as the moment approaches, I realise that the most important thing absorbing. The techniques don’t…
Spring has arrived, and with it comes that undeniable urge to refresh, reset, reorganise — Lately, I’ve also been feeling the pull to simplify and find more balance, to strip away distractions and rather focus on what truly matters. Maybe…
Zoras challenge Zora is seven. Tiny, slight – and facing the challenge of breaking a thin wooden board with her foot for her belt exam. Sounds cool? It is but right now, it doesn’t feel that way to her. Three…
Your Inner Dojo The Christmas season: Finally, a moment to pause, slow down and ask yourself the big questions: How did my year go? What do I want to do differently next year? What do I want to focus…
6 Proven Models for Successful Feedback Conversations Whether it’s about improving behaviour, giving feedback after a successful performance, conducting employee development or annual reviews—feedback is one of the most powerful tools available to leaders and managers. Why is Feedback…
