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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....

5 Self-Leadership Practices to Ignite Your Next Business Breakthrough
As women leaders, we all hit those moments in our business journey where growth slows, energy dips, and momentum feels out of reach. The frustrating plateau. The good news? Your next business breakthrough doesn’t require overhauling your entire business. Instead, it...

How to Navigate the Messy Middle of Transformation
Do you know that feeling when nothing seems to fit anymore? The things that once lit you up now feel heavy, old beliefs start to crumble, and you’re standing there thinking, “What the heck is happening?” Here’s the deal—disconnection isn’t a sign that something’s...

Top 15 Coaches in Amsterdam
Michela Quilici named one of the top 15 coaches in Amsterdam in 2024, by Influence Digest Media who highlighted those professionals who have made a significant difference in their clients’ lives. Amsterdam, the vibrant capital of the Netherlands, is a city famous for...

When “Good Enough” No Longer Feels Enough: What to Do Next
You know that moment when everything feels like it’s going great—you're hitting your goals, living the life, and then, BAM! Life throws you a curveball. Whether it’s a sudden illness, a divorce, or the loss of a loved one, it shakes you to the core. You thought your...

Tips to Fuel your Entrepreneurial Spirit
It’s that magical time of year again. That subtle shift in the air, the days growing longer, and the Sun blessing us with its radiant energy - the start of the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, meanwhile, our friends down south are cozying up for winter....

Dubrovnik Run Your Life Retreat Highlights
We did it! The Run Your Life Women’s Retreat, co-created with my amazing friend Sandra, was an absolute blast and truly unforgettable. It was such an honor to facilitate and guide this incredibly diverse group of women, all so deeply committed to their personal and...

How to Break Free from Stagnation
I've got change on my mind...and I want to share something with you. Whether it's in your personal journey or your business evolution, embracing the magic of "creating the new" can truly propel you forward. Baby steps lead to momentum, and action begets more action. ...