This is a tale of two ancient queens – which example will you follow?   Boudica was a Celtic queen in Britain whose husband willed that the kingdom should be left in the care of their two daughters after his … Read More

The question is never ‘should you’ make an impact as a business leader, the question is what type of impact do you want to be making – positive or negative, unconscious or deliberate. Whether you realize it or not, every … Read More

It’s incredibly common for me to see people making excuses for another person’s (or their own!) harmful words or behavior on the basis of their ‘intention’. While I do think there’s a distinction between deliberately malicious versus neutral or even … Read More

Hmm… Exactly what does Dostoevsky have to do with manifestation? Ok, that’s a weird question. But I was a Russian major in college, and sometimes I find myself wondering what my academic past has to do with my present life. … Read More

If you’re considering hiring an intern to work for you over the summer, there are a few key points to consider before making that decision. The common mythology about interns is that they are a magical solution to help you … Read More

Developing your capacity for empathy is not only a desirable personal attribute – empathy in leadership, particularly vis-a-vis your business, is also a crucial component of your ongoing professional success. To illustrate what empathy looks like in the workplace, let … Read More

Yesterday I raised Bijou’s prices. Yep. Now, I know that’s not something a client ever wants to hear – but before you get too concerned, let’s take a look at a few of my new rates: 12 pages of writing … Read More