A Connection Can Shift Everything
“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” — Heraclitus
Years ago, I made Pope Francis laugh — an authentic, deep laugh.
It happened mid-air, at 10,000 meters, on his first international trip as pontiff.
I was a journalist, covering events that were reshaping the world — from wars to economic summits, from the Vatican to geopolitics.
But what struck me most that day wasn’t the news.It was how a small shift in how I approached the Pope turned a formal exchange into a moment of real connection.
That moment stayed with meIt showed me a skill the best leaders use: the ability to read the person in front of them, and connect. I took that insight with me — among many others — when I left high-pressure newsrooms for a quieter, yet deeply transformational space: coaching.
That journey shaped my method: blending neuroscience, journalistic listening, and questions that open new paths.
It happened mid-air, at 10,000 meters, on his first international trip as pontiff.
I was a journalist, covering events that were reshaping the world — from wars to economic summits, from the Vatican to geopolitics.
But what struck me most that day wasn’t the news.It was how a small shift in how I approached the Pope turned a formal exchange into a moment of real connection.
That moment stayed with meIt showed me a skill the best leaders use: the ability to read the person in front of them, and connect. I took that insight with me — among many others — when I left high-pressure newsrooms for a quieter, yet deeply transformational space: coaching.
That journey shaped my method: blending neuroscience, journalistic listening, and questions that open new paths.
Curious about what made the Pope laugh?
Read the full story here.Work with the brain, not against it
Picture yourself generating fresh ideas, acting with intention, and unlocking what’s best in you.
I won’t tell you what to do — but I’ll support you in discovering it for yourself.
That’s how real change begins.
I won’t tell you what to do — but I’ll support you in discovering it for yourself.
That’s how real change begins.
Break the cycle
Many leaders know they need to delegate more — yet still fall into micromanagement.
Why? Because the brain favours familiar patterns — even when they no longer serve us.
The good news: when an idea or insight feels personal and relevant, the brain pays attention — and begins to rewire.
Science is clear: people learn best when the insight comes from within.
When we connect new ideas to what we already know — and make them our own — they stick.
AWARENESS + RELEVANCE = NEW NEURAL PATHWAYS
That’s where lasting change starts: not through pressure, but through reflection that truly resonates.
Why? Because the brain favours familiar patterns — even when they no longer serve us.
The good news: when an idea or insight feels personal and relevant, the brain pays attention — and begins to rewire.
Science is clear: people learn best when the insight comes from within.
When we connect new ideas to what we already know — and make them our own — they stick.
AWARENESS + RELEVANCE = NEW NEURAL PATHWAYS
That’s where lasting change starts: not through pressure, but through reflection that truly resonates.
Leaders often lack that rare moment to pause and think — without pressure, without noise.
And as you know — there’s plenty of noise in today’s world.
Neuroscience shows that real growth and change happen when people feel both safe and challenged.
Neuroscience shows that real growth and change happen when people feel both safe and challenged.
That’s where I step in.
I create spaces where you can reflect openly, question long-held assumptions, and build stronger strategies.
I create spaces where you can reflect openly, question long-held assumptions, and build stronger strategies.
No solo heroes: leadership is a team sport
Think of all the untapped intelligence around you.
Now imagine what could emerge if your team had the space to think together — not just execute.
You can create environments where teams truly listen, constructively challenge ideas, and innovate through their differences.
Book a conversation or explore my services.Now imagine what could emerge if your team had the space to think together — not just execute.
You can create environments where teams truly listen, constructively challenge ideas, and innovate through their differences.
