Category: Business

I once got cornered at a networking event by a guy who claimed his startup was going to “change the world.” Classic. He was peddling organic socks—apparently spun from the tears of…

As I sit amidst my collection of vintage globes, each one a reminder of the diverse cultures I’ve had the privilege to experience, I’m often frustrated by the oversimplified narratives surrounding Women…

I once tried to budget my own business expenses on a cocktail napkin during a layover at JFK. Spoiler alert: it didn’t end well. The numbers blurred into a chaotic mess of…

I still remember the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the conference room of my first job as a diplomat, where discussions about business operations would often go late into the night….

I remember the first time I sat across the boardroom table from a woman who was more qualified than anyone else in the room. She was brilliant, sharp—made the rest of us…

As I sit in my cozy London flat, surrounded by my collection of vintage globes, I often find myself pondering the intricacies of what are key performance indicators (KPIs) and which should…

As I reflect on my journeys to remote locations, I’m reminded of the numerous entrepreneurs I’ve met who are eager to take their businesses to the next level, but often struggle with…

I once sat through a sales pitch that was so mind-numbingly dull, I almost wished for a fire drill just to escape. It was one of those moments where the presenter droned…

I once found myself in a boardroom where the phrase “digital transformation roadmap” was tossed around more than a hot potato at a family reunion. Everyone nodded sagely, as if they were…

I remember the first time I tried to crack a new market. Armed with a spreadsheet full of fancy charts and a head full of optimism, I thought I had it all…