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The stories we tell ourselves shape what we believe is possible. We all carry stories about who we are. Some are empowering — they remind us of our resilience, our ability to learn, to grow, to start again. Others, though, are quieter and more persistent. They whisper doubts, reinforce old patterns, and subtly limit what we allow ourselves to reach for. For years, I didn’t notice how often these inner stories were running the show.I’d catch myself thinking, “I’m not ready for

What if you designed your life around what you’re good at? For a long time, I didn’t pay much attention to my strengths . Like many people, I focused on what I should improve  — the gaps, the weaknesses, the skills I thought I needed to “round out.” I saw strengths as something obvious and fixed , not as forces that could actively shape my life . That changed when I started to sense it was time for a career shift . I loved my years in the museum world , but I found myself lon

When you know what matters most, you know where to go. You can have the career, the recognition, the achievements—and still feel something is missing. On paper, everything looks right. But inside, there ’s a quiet restlessness. A sense that the effort doesn’t add up to real fulfillment. I’ve been there. Some years ago, at a major crossroad, I made what I thought was the right decision—the one that looked good on paper. It ticked all the boxes, made sense to those around me, a

Rediscovering what energizes us through moments of awe and connection I’ve just returned from a four-day business trip for my museum role...

Simple practices to cut through the noise and reconnect with what truly matters As summer fades and September brings with it the energy...

“How did you find the courage — and the time — to start a whole new career, while still working in the cultural sector? And how do the...