When Life Hits a Wall (And You Build One Back)
Sometimes life brings you to a wall—unexpected, immovable, and overwhelming. This is a reflection on pressure, perspective, and learning to build space to move through it.
Tag: growth
Does Art Have to be Useful?
We often struggle to justify art because it doesn’t feel “useful.” But what if its value lies elsewhere? A reflection on emotional connection, joy, and expression—and why art deserves space in our lives.
Why I Don’t Believe in Work-Life Balance
Last week I was invited to speak on a panel about work-life balance. My first response intrigued them: I don’t believe in work-life balance. Instead, I’ve come to think about life more like a river—dynamic, imperfect, and constantly flowing. This reflection explores perfectionism, guilt, and why letting go of balance might actually bring more ease to our lives.
Taking a Stand While Maintaining Perspective
Taking a stand in today’s world can feel risky. In this reflection, I explore how leadership requires conviction grounded in values — and the willingness to slow down, question, and maintain perspective even in heated debates.
Web Summit Reflections: Finding My Balance Between Learning and Connection
This year, I approached the Web Summit differently—less rush, more intention. Between learning, AI debates, and walking the floor, I found a new balance between insight and connection.
What I Learned About Thinking — and Myself — While Teaching Critical Thinking in the 21st Century
Last week, I launched a new skills workshop at Nova SBE — Critical Thinking in the 21st Century. What began as an idea two years ago turned into a milestone and a mirror. Through learning, creating, and making people think, I discovered how much joy comes from doing something you love — and how teaching reshapes your own thinking too.
Day 6 – The Skill of Patience
Day 6 of my journey brings a simple but essential reminder — that patience is not passive. In development work, change takes time, and impact takes trust. This is what it looks like to wait with purpose.
Day 5 – Change is Good
Change can be daunting, but when met with openness and care, it becomes transformative. At the São Vicente de Paulo school, we’ve seen the power of change in education — where feeding programs, sponsorships, and partnerships work hand in hand to create lasting impact.
Day 2 – Gathering at the Beach: Building resilience through education
This year, our scholarship students’ annual gathering took an unexpected turn — to the beach. Between laughter, capolanas, and heartfelt stories, we reflected on the power of opportunity, resilience, and belonging that education can bring.
Day 1 – The Return Home
After the rush to “get everything done,” I land in Mozambique and finally slow down. Between joy, teamwork, and purpose, this first day back reminds me why we do what we do.
Reflections from My Nova SBE Commencement Speech: On Humility, Ambition, and Community
Returning to Nova SBE after nearly twenty years, I shared reflections on what I wish I had known when I graduated — about humility, ambition, and community. These lessons, spoken for the Class of 2025, continue to resonate far beyond the ceremony.
Take Stock: An Audit for Life and Business
An audit doesn’t just belong in business. A life audit can reset your goals, turn gaps into actions, and bring clarity in both work and personal life.
Boredom resisted: why doing nothing is so hard to do
This weekend I did nothing for an hour. No podcast. No phone. No agenda. Just stillness—and a surprising amount of resistance. Why is boredom so hard to access?
Can grown-ups really grow?
We often think change is for the young. But what if the ability to grow is something we carry with us all our lives? From parenting lessons to neuroscience and long Duolingo streaks, I explore why grown-ups can grow—if they want to.
I hate sales… what a cliché!
Sales is often seen as a necessary evil—but what if we changed the narrative? In this blog, I share my personal journey with sales and how entrepreneurs can turn fear into fuel and purpose.