The Truth About Becoming a Leader (that nobody tells you about)
We often think that leadership is something you’re either born with or not. That the “real” leaders have some kind of magic in their DNA… a natural ability to inspire, influence, and lead with confidence. While I do believe some personality types have natural...
Leadership Lessons from the Flamenco Stage
Recently, I danced in a Flamenco theatre show in front of an audience of 250 people, and I completely messed up…! And from that mess, came this insight about navigating change that I just couldn’t wait to share with you. Leadership isn’t just something you do — it’s...
The Quiet Doorway to Growth (Most Leaders Miss It)
Behind the urgency is a quiet doorway to growth. I’ve learned this lesson the hard way — and more than once. Through hustle burnout. Through the fear of using my voice. Through walking away from a business partnership that no longer fit. Through the loss of people I...
My Secret to Growing a Business That Works
For years, I believed that success came from doing things right the first time. Like many high-achievers, I thought perfection was the goal—and failure was a detour to avoid at all costs. But to my surprise, the real growth in my business didn’t happen when I nailed...
4 Common Traps That Stall Business Growth (Plus How to Get Moving Again)
It’s a common story, and one I’ve seen play out over and over again: a business starts strong, grows steadily, and then… stalls. Despite hard work and good intentions, momentum slows and progress feels just out of reach. So why does this happen? Here are a few common...
3 Leadership Shifts Start-Up Founders Need to Drive Business Growth
Scaling a business is a dream for most start-up founders, but the road to growth is rarely straightforward. One of the most common obstacles is the shift in leadership mindset and approach required to grow effectively. In a recent workshop with six dynamic start-up...
Speaker of the Year Award 2025
I’m deeply humbled to share that I’ve been selected as the recipient of the Speaker of the Year Award 2025 - Business Growth & Self-Leadership, presented by the Excellence Awards as part of Dr. Yasemin Yazan LLC. This recognition means a great deal to me as it...
The Power of Everyday Stages: Reflections on TEDxVUAmsterdam Student Pitch Night
This month, I had the incredible honor of serving as a judge for the TEDxVUAmsterdam Student Pitch Night at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. The experience was nothing short of inspiring, and I left with a profound sense of optimism about the future. The energy in the...
From Stagnation to Growth: The Leadership Shift
As a high achiever or business owner, you've experienced success—likely more than once. But what happens when that upward momentum slows, your vision becomes hazy, and you feel disconnected from the very passion that fueled your growth? It’s a challenge many leaders...
Feeling Stuck at a Business Plateau? 3 Strategies for Next Level Growth
As a high-achieving business owner or leader, you've already experienced a significant level of success. But if you're feeling like you've hit a business plateau, you're not alone. Many leaders reach a point where, despite their best efforts, growth seems to stall....