When two executives become parents — The collision between career and reality
If you think about it, a new archetype is emerging in today’s world: couples composed of two highly educated, ambitious professionals, both forging demanding full-time careers. Their lives are a whirlwind—jam-packed calendars, relentless meetings, frequent international travel, tight deadlines, teams to lead, and targets to achieve. Then comes the arrival of a child—or perhaps a […]
Navigating the awkward promotion you didn’t expect
It happens more often than people admit. You walk into the weekly meeting expecting the usual routine. Same team. Same dynamics. Same everything. Then the announcement comes: a colleague — someone who sat next to you, someone who used to share the same level, frustrations, and even jokes about management — has just been promoted. […]
The World has changed — And we’re the ones struggling to keep up (if you are above 40, this is for you)
I still remember walking my daughter into her preschool for the first time. In my mind, I carried a vivid image from the 80s and 90s: teachers in formal blouses, modest dresses, sensible shoes, and aprons. They bled seriousness—a clear “adult” look, with authority carved into their posture and clothing. No phones in hand. No […]
Why ignoring AI is a career risk
Let’s be clear: there is currently one major topic dominating the corporate world. The question many leaders face is whether to allow their staff to use AI and, if so, how to ensure their safety in doing so. Should they permit them to use ChatGPT, Gemini, or stick with Copilot? Artificial intelligence has become one […]
Why Less Is More and Impact Is Everything when presenting a PowerPoint?
I still remember one of the most humiliating moments of my early career. I was a junior manager, eager to prove myself, and I had spent days preparing a presentation for a senior leadership meeting. My slide deck was filled with detailed tables, endless bullet points, and paragraphs explaining every nuance of the project. In […]
The real currency of a long career
A few weeks ago, I came across an interview with The Undertaker, one of the most iconic WWE professional wrestlers of all time. In the conversation, he criticized the new generation of wrestlers for portraying one character on television and a completely different one on social media. He explained that in his era, wrestlers lived […]
Surviving existential crises – career path changes
I think this happens to most people; in fact, it has happened to me more than once, so I would like to tell my story as an example. You are in a specific career path or maybe in a particular sector of your industry for a while (in some cases, a long time), and at […]
Turning to the “Dark Side”: When Technical Geniuses leap into sales
There’s a common joke heard in laboratories, engineering departments, or IT teams: “Those who can’t build, sell.” This usually starts polite laughter and eye rolls, as the idea of a serious scientist or engineer trading formulas for sales forecasts seems almost impossible. Many technical professionals take pride in their precision, rigor, and commitment to truth. […]
Politically incorrect?
One thing is very true in the corporative world: the larger the company’s size, the more office politics will matter. Not all of us are politicians by nature; therefore, this can be a significant barrier to jump if you want to grow professionally. I have had many former colleagues who used to say that they […]
Motivations for an introvert to talk to other people
I am trying to remember if I have mentioned this in a previous article, but I am naturally an introvert. Social events or just talking to people for a long time really takes a toll on me, and after that, I need to get away and be alone for a while to recharge. You can […]