All Posts

Last week I was in a room full of working mothers. I expected to hear about the juggle — the logistics, the guilt, the relentless mental load. And yes, those things came up. But what struck me most was something quieter and harder to name. One woman described how she had restructured her work to travel less and be closer to home. A real sacrifice, made with clarity. And yet — it still didn't feel right inside. So she adjusted again. And again. It took time, and several iterat

Nearly twenty years ago, as a graduate at Barclays Capital, an HR manager showed our cohort a slide. It was a simple S-shaped curve — and she told us this would be our journey. Not in a week or a month, but over time. And it would look different for each of us. The curve started with a steady climb — the excitement of something new, the sense of making progress, learning fast. Then it peaked. A brief moment of feeling on top of the world, capable, confident. And then it dropp

You're in the car. The traffic ahead has ground to a halt. You can see the minutes ticking by and your mind is already racing — running through who you need to message, what they'll think, whether you'll make it at all. And yet, sitting in that traffic, there is absolutely nothing you can do to make it move. We've all been there. And most of us know, even in that moment, that the worry isn't helping. And yet we can't seem to stop. Change works the same way. It shows up uninvi

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” It’s a quote that’s often shared, but rarely unpacked. Because creating the future doesn’t mean controlling everything. It means recognizing that the future is, at least in part, negotiable. This idea sits at the heart of solution-focused coaching: we are not just passive recipients of circumstances—we are active participants in shaping what comes next. And yet, in moments of pressure or uncertainty, it’s easy to slip into

We were blessed with amazing autumn weather the other weekend, and it drew us up into the mountains. It was one of those golden days — crisp air, sunshine, and leaves turning every shade of red and gold. My son was absolutely thrilled. He ran through the forest, played in the leaves, and even made a new friend while we enjoyed lunch in the sunshine. After eating, we wandered over to a viewpoint overlooking “the Swiss Grand Canyon” — the Rheinschlucht. While taking in the view

The other morning offered an unexpected insight into just how deeply routines can anchor us — especially when everything feels like it’s spiraling. After a few rough nights of poor sleep thanks to a lingering cough, the day started off on shaky ground. Add to that a toddler in full “no” mode — no to getting dressed, no to brushing teeth, no to stopping play — and the morning quickly became tense. Eventually, the child was coaxed into the bathroom for the usual teeth-brushing

Have you ever noticed how some people snap at others for no apparent reason, or bump into someone without so much as a "sorry"? If you’re...

In Canton Zürich, first-time dog owners are required to attend dog school. As someone who grew up with dogs—as did my husband—I initially...

No one disputes the importance of self-care. A well-known analogy often used to explain this comes from air travel: you're instructed to put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others. The message is clear—if you're not well, you can't effectively help anyone else. A major part of self-care involves setting boundaries. This is especially crucial in today’s world, where we're constantly bombarded by information and demands on our time. The result? Many of us feel perpetua

When I was working at the World Economic Forum, Anne-Marie Slaughter’s article “ Why Women Still Can’t Have It All ” caused a stir. The conversation it sparked was so intense, I felt compelled to read it myself. At the time, I was unmarried and a self-proclaimed workaholic. I understood her arguments on an intellectual level, and while I didn’t disagree, I also didn’t really get what she was talking about. Fast forward ten years: I was now married and fortunate to have a b