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The modernization of leadership

Why future-fit leadership is the key to continued relevance Something fundamental has shifted in the world of leadership. The women I meet are established entrepreneurs, strategic leaders, visionaries with proven track records and are all at a similar crossroads. Successful? Absolutely. But somewhere it falters. Because despite all the success and the many strides they have made in their careers, they wonder, "How long will

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Why perfectionism, control and loyalty block your greatest growth

What if the three things that always gave you security and outside affirmation are the very three things that block you from becoming truly free and influential? Why are you perpetuating it yourself? Last week I spoke to a female CEO who told me she was working harder than ever, her knowledge is deeper than ever, but her impact is shrinking. "I feel lost in the noise.

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You have not yet experienced anything of what you can

Why focus work starts with energy, not discipline You haven't yet experienced anything of what you can really achieve. And when you learn how to unlock that power, you can do what most people call impossible. But not in the way you think. Last week I sat across from a female entrepreneur who told me that she gets up at five every morning to work before her family

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The Power of No, Reduce and Eliminate 

From chaos and stress to strategic simplicity and peace Her first sentence: 'Gerdi, I'm so tired. I work 60 hours a week, but I don't feel like I'm moving forward.' When I asked what she wanted to let go of, there was silence. Because that was exactly the problem. She knew what she wanted to add, but not what she could eliminate. This is the paradox of growth. Everyone says they want to grow because we

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The non-financial strategy of value and wealth accumulation

This is how you create freedom alongside your business Working hard, driving for more clients, higher rates and scalable models. Understandable, but how sustainable is this? Both for your health and relationships, as well as for staying relevant and growing forward. Because what happens if your health is not optimal to (be able to) work, what if the market changes? How strong are you if your business temporarily stops? Or if you yourself

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Why are you sabotaging your own future?

The mask of success and the dark side of growth That inner voice that whispers that it is time for the next step towards your new 'more' can no longer be ignored. Because continuing like this is at the expense of yourself, your health, your relationships as well as your new growth and developments. The success that imprisons you Your career, your business, your status...everything breathes success. People see you as a

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Positioning strategy: grow your business successfully by positioning yourself cast-iron in a changing market.

Successful career, successful business, yet you're no longer in the right place

You have achieved what many only dream of. Your career is impressive, your business is thriving or your position within an organization gives you prestige and responsibility. But somewhere you hear that whispering little voice, "Is this it now?" a chronic restlessness, the feeling that while your career is successful, it is no longer fulfilling. The accomplishments are still there, but the spark seems extinguished. And deep down, you know there is more

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Why do you keep yourself trapped in a place you have long since outgrown?

Repositioning begins with clarity. Understanding and leveraging your true value There are times in your career, in entrepreneurship when you find that the old coat no longer fits. You have made many promotions, you work a lot and hard, you achieve great results because your income is multiples. Yet it feels like you are still trapped in a system that keeps you small. You work over fifty

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The danger of your own success story

When being successful is no longer enough Yesterday I sat across from a senior consultant who on paper had everything. Healthy revenue, a waiting list of great clients, financial security. Yet she said, "I feel like I'm getting lost in my own success. It was exactly how I felt before I left my corporate career behind. Successful according to the outside world, but inside I didn't feel that success. After all, how often do you see

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The price of not choosing 

You do too much that no longer serves you. And that costs you time, energy and freedom You have a top career that many dream of. Successful in business, in your field or in a company you built all by yourself. You have proven that you can perform, lead, build. The outside world sees the successes. They see the power, the status, the network you've built. But behind that

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