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 qualities, for most of us, leadership isn’t inherited. It’s a…
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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 something you embody. It’s how you show…
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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 loved. Through re-building my business. Through an…
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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 reasons: Lack of clarity – Without a…
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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 founders from Germany, we explored what it means to lead with…
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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 reflects the work I’ve been privileged to do…
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