Mothers As Leaders

Conflict is inevitable, combat is optional.

It is the end of April. The birds are chirping away, and romance is in the air. April should not be a month for conflicts and still combat has been in the air. Literally. From the war in Iran to disagreements between family members, everyone is trying to be right, including myself at times. My mentor often asks: What is life, knocking at your door, asking you to do right now?...

Conflict is inevitable, combat is optional. It is the end of April. The birds are chirping away, and romance is in the air. April should not be a month for conflicts and still combat has been in the air. Literally. From the war in Iran to di…

The Trap of “Being Right”: From the kitchen table to the systemic team coach world

A few weeks ago, a friend shared a breakthrough. He had finally resolved a three‑year communication “glitch” with an important person in his life. The solution wasn’t a complex negotiation. It was simpler—and much harder: he let go of the need to be right. Instead, he showed commitment to the relationship by simply showing up. Trust, Empathy, and the Bravery to Let Go of Ego…...

The Trap of “Being Right”: From the kitchen table to the systemic team coach world A few weeks ago, a friend shared a breakthrough. He had finally resolved a three‑year communication “glitch” with an important person in his life. The solution wasn’t a complex negotiation. It was …

Speak Out. Stand Out. IWD 2026: Eight Women, One Conversation

Every year, International Women’s Day invites us to pause, reflect, and listen. This year, through Mothers as Leaders: Learning Across Borders, I wanted to create something more intimate and more courageous — a space where women across generations, cultures, and life journeys could speak out and stand out. The result is the IWD 2026 Cross‑Generational Interview Series: eight women, eight stories, eight visions for a better world....

Speak Out. Stand Out. IWD 2026: Eight Women, One Conversation Every year, International Women’s Day invites us to pause, reflect, and listen. This year, through Mothers as Leaders: Learning Across Borders, I wanted to create something more intimate and more c…

When you run out of options with your kids, you might want to ask yourself, what kind of leadership style works with this teenager:). Find out your prefered Parentship style through our book survey. Are you the micromanager, the Populist, the Carin Altruist or the the Tech savy pace setter?

What do I do next in my career? Strengthen… or rebrand?

Technology and AI continue to reshape the labor market, and frequent job changes have become the norm. While you can’t stop the wheels from spinning, you can pause and ask yourself: Why am I here? How am I making a difference — for my family, my team, my community? Almost ten years ago, in 2017, I found myself at a similar crossroads....

What do I do next in my career? Strengthen… or rebrand? Technology and AI continue to reshape the labor market, and frequent job changes have become the norm. While you can’t stop the wheels from spinning, you can pause and ask yourself: Why am I here? …