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Insights

“I’m burnout.”
I hear this often; almost casually, in passing.

But burnout isn’t just a feeling you shake off after a weekend away.
It’s not something that goes away with a bubble bath, a walk, or a productivity hack.

Burnout is serious.
It’s a state of chronic physical and emotional exhaustion, often tied to a sense of disconnection, cynicism, and feeling ineffective, especially in environments where people care deeply.

And while the term is often overused, the truth is:
More and more people, especially leaders, are running on empty, while still showing up with a brave face.

If that’s you or someone in your team, pause.
Start by getting honest. Get support. Ask the deeper questions.
Burnout isn’t a personal failure. It’s a signal. One that asks for attention, not denial.

You deserve to feel lit up, not burned out.

#LeadershipWellbeing #ConsciousLeadership #BurnoutAwareness #TeamHealth #BareAndBrave

Sometimes the most breathtaking places are right under our nose.

We were planning a visit to the cave of Arrikrutz when my cousin Gilen said,
“If you're going there, you have to see Aitzuloko Begia.”

I checked some photos; it looked impressive.
But nothing prepared me for standing in front of it.

When we arrived at the eye, I had a moment of awe.
I thought to myself:
“Wow! Had someone told me this was in a faraway land, I’d probably jump on a plane to go see it.”

And yet, there it was.
This eye, carved into stone, has been watching over this land for millennia…
And somehow, it took me over 40 years to see it.

It made me pause and ask myself:
How often do we look far and wide, outside of ourselves, our homes, even our countries, searching for beauty, inspiration, or perspective? When maybe… just maybe…
What we’ve been looking for has always been there, waiting patiently to be seen.

Have you had a moment like this lately when something or someone familiar suddenly felt extraordinary?

#Reflection #LeadershipPresence #NatureAsTeacher #SelfAwareness #Euskadi #LeadershipInsights

I love that this quote emphasizes that while 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 is essential, it is ultimately the power of the mind that determines victory. However, I’d like to challenge this perspective. 𝗜𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀—𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.
𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 through our bodies, and the way we navigate and regulate them can significantly impact our chances of triumph.

#SportsMindset #EmotionalWellbeing #SuccessInSports #WinningMindset #PeakPerformance #SportsPerformance #MindsetCoaching

𝗜’𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟲𝘁𝗵, 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆; 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜’𝗺 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺.

A few things you might enjoy knowing about my region:

- 𝗔 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲’𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲: San Sebastián and its surroundings boast one of the highest concentrations of Michelin-starred restaurants per capita anywhere.

- 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻: Coastal spots such as San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and Zumaia served as filming locations for Game of Thrones.

- 𝗔 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲: We speak Euskara, one of the very few isolated languages left in the world; it isn’t related to anglosaxon languages such as English or German, neither to latin ones like French or Spanish.

- 𝗘𝘂𝘀𝗸𝗮𝗱𝗶: In Basque we don’t say “Basque 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆”; we say Euskadi literally “the land of Basque speakers”.

If you’re nearby and would like to grab a coffee, zurito or pintxo send me a note;
I’d love to catch up while I’m here.

All the best,
Mireia

We often say that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

And yet, when we talk about teams, we still tend to focus on individuals; on their skills, their roles, their responsibilities.

But a team is more than a collection of people.
It’s a system. A living, breathing one. Shaped by the relationships within it, the unspoken dynamics, the energy that flows (or doesn’t) between its members.

The more I think about what makes a team work, the more I realize it's about connection.
Connection allows a group of capable individuals to move together with clarity, trust, and strength.

#TeamCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #Teamwork #ORSC #Synergy #UnlockPotential

Every night, when my body sinks into the mattress of my bed and I can tuck myself into clean bedsheets, I know that, in this life, I’ve been very lucky.

Then I think of the kisses and hugs I have given to and received from my children, knowing there’s a big chance of getting them again the next day. And in those moments, I know I couldn't be luckier.

And then I think of all the children in this world who won't be able to see their parents or relatives the next day; all the children who won't be able to hug their siblings; all the parents who won't kiss their children goodnight again. And I feel all sorts of emotions.

Above all, there is this feeling of “we have failed”.
We have failed them,
We have failed ourselves.

It’s far too easy to see the world in binaries: allies and enemies, winners and losers, us and them.

And I'm tired; tired of those who divide us for their own gain, clinging to power in its most fragile, weak and destructive form.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗺𝗯 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲, 𝘄𝗲 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱; 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀.

𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 “𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀” 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹.

To all the souls taken far too soon:
We won’t forget you.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿

In today’s fast-changing workplace, strong leadership is key to:
🌍 Adapting to change with confidence
👫 Engaging and motivating your team
⚡ Making better decisions, faster
🚀 Building a culture of growth and innovation
🎯 Securing long-term success

Great leadership isn’t a destination — it’s a journey.
👉 Ready to grow as a leader? Let’s connect and explore how you can make a lasting impact.

🌟 What makes leadership growth with us truly different?
In this short video, Mireia Mujika, Founder & Executive Coach at Bare & Brave, shares the heart of our unique approach.
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🌟 Inspired? Book a session today and take the next step in your leadership growth.
#LeadershipDevelopment #BareAndBrave

Reflection.
One of my favorite words.

It can mean “the return of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it.”
Or simply: “serious thought.”

And the more I sit with both meanings, the more I see the connection.

To reflect an image in water, the water must be still, not trying to hold or absorb what it sees. The same goes for our thoughts. When we get tangled in them, we lose clarity. We stop seeing.

This proverb reminds me that true insight comes from stillness.

As an executive leadership coach, I often invite my clients and myself to pause.
To reflect on our actions, thoughts, and beliefs without immediately absorbing, reacting, or fixing.

Because in that space…
We begin to see more things clearly: our leadership style, our patterns, our blind spots, our possibilities.

When we’re constantly in motion, we miss what’s right in front of us.

💬 How often do you give yourself the space to truly reflect?

#LeadershipCoaching #ExecutiveCoaching #SelfAwareness #Stillness #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth

👀 People don’t do what’s written on the wall. They do what they see you do.

I’ve been a fitness trainer on the side for over 11 years at Circuit Factory. These days, I only coach one class a week (if at all).

A couple of weeks ago, I was training for myself. I wasn’t wearing anything that identified me as a coach. That day, my mind was wandering; I wasn’t in the zone.

Suddenly, a colleague came running up to me:
“Mire! Focus! The three lines behind you are doing whatever you are doing!

Ups, I was not aware of my impact.

The exercises were clearly written on the board. Everyone knew what they were supposed to be doing. But they saw someone with a perceived ‘rank’ doing something else, and they unconsciously followed.

As Brian Cunningham pointed out when I shared this story in our last webinar:

Values are also written on boards and walls, but people do what they see their leaders do.

As a leader, in the gym, in your kitchen or in the boardroom, you always have an impact. You can choose to make it conscious instead of unintended.

#LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipInAction #LeadByExample #SelfAwareness #CultureAndLeadership #HumanLeadership #CollectiveImpact

What does it really take to perform under pressure when the whole world is watching?

I’m a huge F1 fan, and I’ve been closely following the work that Hintsa does to support drivers at the highest level of performance. A few weeks ago, I had the chance to hear Owen Satterley speak about the physical and mental preparation F1 drivers go through.

Owen mentioned something I’ve often thought about. If you make a mistake in your company, not many people notice. But if you make a mistake as a professional athlete, you're on the cover of every digital magazine, newspaper, TikTok, Reel... and more.

The preparation a professional athlete needs goes far beyond physical training.
They must endure the pressure of being known, to smile even when they’re exhausted, to remain calm and composed when things go wrong, to hold back emotion or frustration, and to go into an interview minutes after a race (that may not have gone their way). All while managing team dynamics, expectations, and a global spotlight. (I got exhausted just by writing it).

That kind of pressure demands more than talent. It takes emotional regulation, self-awareness, and the ability to reset fast.

I often think that in both sports and business, it’s not always the most technically prepared who wins; but those who can withstand the pressure.

Thank you both for the inspiration and insights.

#PerformanceUnderPressure #F1 #Hintsa #LeadershipDevelopment #MentalResilience #HighPerformance

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is about connecting and coordinating, aligning our actions within our environment. It's the subtle dance of 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 and 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, shaping our interactions in a way that fosters collaboration and harmony.𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀, 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

It's not just about the exchange of information but about how that information influences and shapes the actions and interactions of the beings involved, within their ecosystem.
𝗜𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀.

#LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipCoaching #MindsetCoaching #EffectiveCommunication #Collaboration #Connection #Coaching

Over the past nine months, I’ve had the privilege of coaching a group of brilliant young talents through the Dubai Business Associates program, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

As their coach, I accompanied them through many key moments: settling into a new culture, clarifying their purpose and values, shaping their LinkedIn presence, navigating challenges within their placements, and building stronger relationships and team dynamics at work.

What often goes unsaid is how refreshing and inspiring this experience was for me. I usually work with leaders who have plenty of years of experience. Yet these young men and women offered me a fresh lens on the world. Their thoughtfulness, their drive, and the sacrifices they’ve made for their future moved me deeply. Through them, I reconnected with the raw ambition and clarity of a generation that is shaping what comes next.

Thank you, DBA Associates, for letting me be part of your journey.
You inspired me more than you know.

#LeadershipDevelopment
#NextGenLeaders
#DubaiBusinessAssociates
#FutureLeaders
#DBA2025

In our recent webinar “Self-Awareness: Beyond Strengths and Weaknesses”, led by leadership strategist and Bare & Brave founder 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝘂𝗷𝗶𝗸𝗮, we explored the deeper layers of what it really means to be a conscious leader — and why it matters now more than ever.

The session uncovered how self-awareness influences leadership behavior, relationships, and impact — beyond personality traits or surface-level skills.

Thank you to everyone who joined us live and engaged in this meaningful conversation.

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What truly makes a great leader?

I recently had the chance to reflect on this question, and for me, it always comes back to this: Self-awareness

Leadership starts from within.

Want to go deeper into this conversation?

Join me for a free webinar where we’ll unpack leadership behaviours through the lens of self-awareness:
🗓 June 12th
⏰ 4–5 PM GST
📍 Online

We’ll explore the patterns that hold us back and the mindset shifts that move us forward.

✨ Limited seats—save your spot now.
🔗 Link to register in the comments 👇

#ConsciousLeadership #BareAndBrave #LeadershipDevelopment #SelfAwareness #InnerWorkOuterImpact

عيد أضحى مبارك وكل عام وأنتم بخير
Eid Mubarak 🌙
On behalf of Bare & Brave, we extend our warmest wishes to our Muslim friends, clients, and community.
May this Eid bring peace, reflection, and renewed strength.

Think you’re self-aware? Think again.
95% think they are… but only 10–15% actually are.
This overlooked skill could be the key to better leadership and team performance.
👉 Swipe through to see what’s holding leaders back — and how to fix it.

🎯 Join our FREE webinar on June 12th to unlock the power of self-awareness.
Seats are limited — save your spot now!
#SelfAwareness#HRLeadership #Webinar #BareAndBrave

Most leadership challenges aren’t caused by a lack of skill.They may be caused by a lack of self-awareness.

This quote of Aristotle hits differently when you’ve been in the room with a team that’s struggling. They struggle, not because they don’t care; not because they aren’t talented; not because they don't believe in their service or product.
But because blind spots are running the show.

Leadership starts within.

It’s in the pause before you speak.
The awareness of your own patterns.
The courage to examine how you might be contributing to the very thing you’re trying to fix.

And that journey, of truly getting to know yourself, just doesn’t end.
It deepens.

What’s one pattern you’ve become aware of lately that’s shifted how you lead?

#SelfAwareness #LeadershipGrowth #ConsciousLeadership #ScalingLeadership #LeadershipEfficiency

𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀
This webinar is for you, whether you’re leading a team, shaping HR culture, or navigating the C-suite.
Mireia Mujika, Executive Leadership Coach and founder of Bare & Brave brings real-world stories and deep insight from years of working with leaders across industries and cultures.
📅 June 12
⏰ 4–5 PM (Dubai time) | 60 minutes that could shift your leadership for good
💻 Free & online

👇 Save your free spot now — space is limited!
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#Leadership #SelfAwareness #ExecutiveCoaching #HRLeadership #Webinar #MireiaMujika #BareAndBrave

Why do brilliant, experienced and skilled leaders sometimes stall?
Often, it comes down to one quiet but powerful ingredient: 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀.

The kind of awareness that helps you notice, in real time, how you're showing up, how you're impacting others, and what might be getting in your way.

Whether you're a C-level executive, Team Lead, or HR professional, this session is for you.

Join our free webinar to explore why leaders get stuck and how to move beyond them.
🎯 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀
📅 June 12 | 💻 Online
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#SelfAwareness #LeadershipDevelopment #BareAndBrave

𝟵𝟱% 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲
But research shows only 10–15% actually are.
(Source: Harvard Business Review, Eurich Group)

This gap has real consequences: It impacts how leaders communicate, how teams collaborate, and how trust is built (or broken).

Curious to explore what it really takes to lead with deeper self-awareness?

𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻: 𝗼𝘂𝗿 �𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 "𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀" 𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿.

#LeadershipEffectiveness #Leadership #Self-Awareness

“Do you get a promotion every year at your job? 𝗡𝗼, 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁? So every year, your work is a failure? 𝗡𝗼. Every year, you work towards something, which is a goal:𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺, 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲; 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘁. 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗝𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟭𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗻 𝟲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝟵 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲? 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲.”

This powerful response from 𝗚𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘁𝗼𝗸𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗺𝗽𝗼 to a reporter’s question about whether the team's season was a failure went viral—and for good reason.

The road to success is often paved with moments that might initially feel like setbacks or failures. But we can 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: these moments are not dead ends; they are 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀.
Each stumble along the way offers an opportunity to learn, adapt, and grow. It's through these experiences that we gain the wisdom and skills needed to reach new heights and build resilience.
𝗚𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀'𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗕𝗔 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 is a testament to this mindset. His path was filled with hard work, perseverance, and setbacks. Yet, he used each setback as a springboard to propel himself higher.
𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 is not defined by the 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 but by our ability to turn them into 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 "𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲" 𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀.

#LeadershipDevelopment #Coaching #LeadershipCoaching #SuccessMindset #Resilience #KeepGoing #ContinuousImprovement #Success #Goals

Let’s be honest; we didn't sign for this.
Most of us were not trained for this.

We were taught to set goals, make plans, build roadmaps.
Not to lead through fog.
Not to hold space for not knowing.
Not to navigate change without clarity.

But here we are. Uncertainty isn’t a season: "Just hold it, this also shall pass!" ...
Uncertainty is the new landscape.

And what I’ve learned (through coaching leaders and navigating it myself) is this:

Uncertainty doesn’t ask for control.
It asks for presence, for listening, for adapting without losing your center.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝗽 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁.
Here’s what I see working:

🌟 Leaders who ask bold, open questions and enbale trust
🌟 Teams that prioritize getting things done over perfection.
🌟 Cultures where it’s safe to say “I don’t know—yet.”
🌟 Actions that are driven by values, not just certainty.

If you’re in the middle of the fog, keep going.
It doesn’t mean you’re lost.
It means you’re in the work.

🌟 What helps you stay grounded when things feel uncertain?

#LeadershipDevelopment #NavigatingUncertainty #ConsciousLeadership #ScalingLeadership #SelfAwareness

Yes, I solved the Rubik’s Cube.
And let me tell you; it’s really not that impressive.

I just followed a YouTube tutorial: Up, right, left, down... down, down, down, up. And it was done.

And that’s how so much in life works. If we just want to get the job done, we can follow someone else's formula. Copy the steps. Do what’s been done. Tick the box.

But if we want to master something, that’s a different story.

Mastery requires more: Curiosity. Repetition. Failure. Insight....
It means going beyond the “how” and starting to understand the “why.”

Leadership is the same.
You can read the books. Mimic the tools. Recite the models. And it’ll probably work; at least for a while. But mastering leadership? That’s a deeper practice.
It asks you to look inward; to become more self-aware; to challenge your patterns; to challenge your assumptions, beliefs and identity.
To master leadership, you need to lead from presence, purpose, and courage; not just from skill.

There’s no shortcut for that.

💬 What’s something you once copied... and later decided to truly master?

#LeadershipEffectivenss #Leadership #LeasdershipDevelopment #MasteryInLeadership #LearningToLead

𝗕𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗛. 𝗟𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗻 was already saying it in his book “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳", in that chapter called: “𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗽𝗶𝗱.”

If we do not flourish, it may be our 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 that we need to change. Just like a 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘁, if we neglect these changes, not only might we 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵, but we could also become unwell.

#LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipCoaching #TeamCoaching

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀?
Leadership is about growth, impact, and meaningful transformation.

As a leadership coach, I support leaders in elevating both their Outer Game (skills, strategy, execution) and their Inner Game (mindset, self-awareness, presence). The combination that drives effective leadership. The kind of Leadership that transforms organizations and their performance.

Here’s how we make it happen:
⭐ Leadership Effectiveness Assessment to map your Leadership growth.
⭐ A safe, trust-based partnership designed for deep, lasting growth.
⭐ Real-world, personalized coaching on the challenges that matter most to you.

If you're a business leader, founder, or team lead who’s ready to lead with more clarity, courage, and impact, let’s talk.

Let’s build the leadership that transforms teams, cultures, and results.

#LeadershipCoaching #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #1on1Coaching #ScalingLeadership #InnerGame #BareAndBrave #TransformationalLeadership

Recently, our founder, Mireia Mujika, had the honor of representing Bare & Brave at the Women in Business Networking Dinner in Dubai — a gathering that brought together visionary women leaders from across finance, tech, healthcare, and entrepreneurship. It was a powerful reminder that when bold conversations meet shared purpose, real impact follows.
✨We're proud to be part of a community that’s shaping the future of leadership in the region — one that values collaboration, authenticity, and growth.
Here’s to more spaces where women rise, together. 💫

When my clients think about improving their leadership, very few of them consider food, sleep, or exercise.

(And no—I’m not going to dive into the ever-expanding morning routine discourse that seems to be getting a little out of hand...)

But here’s the thing: these three factors—often overlooked—can have a direct impact on your leadership effectiveness.

🛌 Sleep: If you’re not sleeping well, you’re not thinking clearly. You can’t regulate your emotions, articulate ideas effectively, or make good decisions.Sleep expert, Dr. Matthew Walker, says that operating on poor sleep is the cognitive equivalent of being legally intoxicated. Imagine leading a team in that state.

🥗 Food: What you eat affects how you sleep, how you feel, and how you lead. Clean, nourishing food stabilizes your energy, supports emotional resilience, and helps you stay present; especially in high-stress moments.

🏃‍♀️ Exercise: Regular movement isn’t just good for your body; it sharpens your mind, lowers stress, and helps you reset after difficult conversations or long days or before them.

So, if you don't know where to start when it comes to Leadership, start with the basics.

#LeadershipEffectiveness #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #PeakPerformance #HolisticLeadership #WellbeingAndPerformance

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴?
You might sense some things aren’t working—but can’t quite put your finger on what (or why).That’s where we come in.

At 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗲 & 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲, we’re offering 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲, 𝟰-𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 to help you get clarity fast.
In just a few clicks, you’ll:
✅ Measure how your team scores in trust, communication, alignment, and more
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No guessing. No fluff. Just data-driven clarity to lead better.

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#TeamPerformance #LeadershipDevelopment #FreeAssessment #BareAndBrave #TeamCulture #CollectiveLeadership #WorkBetterTogether

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺, 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝘅.
#LeadershipDevelopment #CompanyCulture #InvestInYourPeople #EmployeeRetention #EmployeeDevelopment #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #RichardBrandson #Virgin #QOTD

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝘀.
But when the vision is clear, when the work matters more than the doubt, fear gets quieter.
Power isn’t the absence of fear. It’s choosing to act anyway.

What vision are you serving right now, even if fear is present?
Let’s name it. There’s strength in saying it out loud.

In my case, I'll tell you that speaking in public, posting on LinkedIn, even marketing my services scare me. 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗲. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻, 𝗜 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗮𝘆.

#Leadership #LeadersipEffectiveness #TeamCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #CollectiveLeadership #Coaching #TeamFacilitation

An evening to remember! The DBA gala dinner was filled with meaningful conversations, inspiring stories, and brilliant talent.

If you've never heard about the Dubai Business Associates (DBA) Program, you're genuinely missing out! Sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and managed by Falcon and Associates, it's an incredibly selective initiative; think lower acceptance rates than many Ivy League schools. The DBA program attracts diverse and exceptional global talent dedicated to driving real change and innovation in business in the UAE and beyond.

Within this program, I've had the wonderful opportunity to coach several associates, each uniquely talented, passionate, and committed. Truly brilliant individuals you'll want to keep an eye on: If you're hiring or looking for exceptional additions to your team, you should definitely check them out!

#DubaiBusinessAssociates #LeadershipDevelopment #Networking #ScalingLeadership #LeadershipEfficiency #CollectiveLeadership

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 ?
Leadership: The Game-Changer for Thriving Companies

In today’s complex and fast-changing business environment, one factor consistently makes the difference between companies that thrive and those that merely survive:
→ Leadership.

At 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲, we’ve seen it time and again—when leadership is strong, everything changes.

🔹 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
✔️ A culture of trust, communication, and shared purpose
✔️ Engaged teams inspired by mentorship and clear vision
✔️ Performance that drives innovation and real results

🔻 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴?
✖️ Poor communication and low morale
✖️ Disengagement and high turnover
✖️ Missed opportunities and stagnation

💡 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 “𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹” —it’s a strategic advantage.
When you invest in developing your leaders, you’re building a future-ready organization.

📈 Ready to lead your team—and your business—into a brighter 2025?

#Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ThrivingBusinesses #BareAndBrave #Innovation #TeamCoaching #OrganizationalGrowth #CollectiveLeadership

𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱, 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽

Great leaders don’t just act; they pause, reflect, and adjust. Yet, in the rush of deadlines and decisions, reflection is often the first thing to go.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽?
Without reflection, leaders risk:
❌ Reacting instead of responding.
❌ Repeating mistakes instead of learning from them.
❌ Missing growth opportunities for themselves and their teams.

𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽
🔹 Daily Check-In: Take five minutes at the end of the day to ask: What went well? What could I improve?
🔹 Team Retrospectives: Regularly review projects to capture lessons learned.
🔹 The 90-Day Review: Every quarter, step back and ask: How have I grown as a leader? What do I need to work on next?

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆
Reflection isn’t a luxury, instead, it’s a leadership accelerator. The best leaders don’t just move forward; they take time to look back and refine their approach.

What’s one leadership habit you can reflect on this week?

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𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀.
A great team isn’t just about skills; it’s about how they work together. That’s where Team Coaching comes in!

At 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗲 & 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲, we use a science-based systemic approach to help teams:
✅ Communicate effectively & resolve conflicts
✅ Align on goals & improve collaboration
✅ Overcome dysfunctional processes & silos
✅ Navigate change & work across cultures

Did you know? Teams that invest in coaching experience higher productivity, lower turnover, and stronger engagement.

📅 Ready to transform your team’s performance? Let’s talk!
👉 Schedule a session with our Founder, Mireia: https://calendly.com/mireia_mujika/meeting-with-mireia
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The One Leadership Skill That Changes Everything: 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

At 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲, we’ve learned that some of the most powerful leadership shifts don’t come from strategy—they come from presence.

Most leaders think they’re good listeners. But real listening—the kind that builds trust, deepens understanding, and fuels innovation—is rare.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀?
When leaders truly listen, they:
🔹 Strengthen relationships by making people feel valued.
🔹 Reduce misunderstandings that lead to inefficiencies and frustration.
🔹 Encourage innovation by creating space for new ideas to emerge.

Teams with leaders who listen feel safer, perform better, and are more engaged. It’s that simple.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴?
1️⃣ Listen to understand, not to respond. Instead of planning your reply while the other person speaks, focus entirely on their words.
2️⃣ Pause before responding. A few seconds of silence show you’re considering what was said, not just waiting for your turn.
3️⃣ Ask clarifying questions. “Can you tell me more about that?” signals genuine curiosity.
4️⃣ Summarize what you heard. “So what you’re saying is…” helps confirm understanding and avoids misinterpretations.

#Leadership #LeadershipEfficiency #CollectiveLeadership #LeasdersipDevelopment #TeamCoaching #1:1Coaching

We talk a lot about outcomes. KPIs. Deliverables.
But what truly stays is presence.
Did we make people feel seen? heard?
Safe? Inspired? Challenged with care?
That’s the invisible work that defines legacy.

Who’s someone who made you feel something unforgettable in your career?
Tag them or share the story—those moments matter.

Recently, I read 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗺 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗱𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 ’s latest book, 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁. Among the many fascinating insights he shares, there’s one concept that particularly resonated with me: "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱."

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽.

Gladwell illustrates this clearly: Imagine a board of 9 people. If only one member is a woman, she becomes the token—the representative for all women. Add a second woman, and they remain "the women," still feeling pressure to represent their entire gender. But when you reach three women (one-third), suddenly they stop representing their gender and start being themselves—performing authentically, confidently, and effectively.

This isn't just about gender—it applies equally to race, religion, nationality, or any dimension of diversity.

This left me reflecting, and now I want to ask you directly:

👉 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆'𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱?
𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 "𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱"?

I’d love to hear your thoughts!

#Leadership #LeadershipEfficiency #DiversityandInclusion #MalcolmGladwell #ThoughtLeadership #WomenOnBoards #InclusiveLeadership #BookInsights

The Silent Killer of Team Performance: Unspoken Expectations

One of the biggest sources of frustration in teams isn’t lack of talent or effort—it’s misaligned expectations.

A leader assumes their team understands priorities, while the team assumes they have flexibility. A team member expects support, while their manager assumes they can handle things independently. These gaps lead to confusion, inefficiency, and even resentment.

Clear Expectations = Stronger Teams
Great leaders don’t leave expectations to chance.
They:
✅ Make priorities explicit – “This project is the top focus this quarter.”
✅ Define what success looks like – “A great outcome here would be…”
✅ Clarify roles and responsibilities – “You own this, and I’ll support you with…”
✅ Encourage alignment check-ins – “Let’s review—are we still on the same page?”

How to Get Started
1️⃣ Ask instead of assuming. What does success look like to you? What do you need from me?
2️⃣ Be specific. Avoid vague statements like “Take ownership”—what does that mean in practice?
3️⃣ Create space for clarification. Make it normal for your team to ask, “Can you clarify what’s expected?”

The Leadership Takeaway
Teams thrive when expectations are clear. The more explicit you are, the more confident, engaged, and aligned your team will be.

What’s one expectation you can clarify with your team this week?

#Leadership #LeadershipEfficiency #CollectiveLeadership #LeasdersipDevelopment #TeamCoaching #1:1Coaching

The Rings of Power

Last week, I was speaking to an exceptionally brilliant young woman.
She’s sharp, hard-working, professional, and knows her craft inside out.

One of the reasons she’s engaging in coaching is because she wants to make her work more visible—to be seen, heard, and recognized.

And then she said something that made my heart drop:
"I wish I had a wedding ring."

Why?
"Because then, I could walk into certain men’s offices, spend more time with them and build trust without them wondering if I’m romantically interested or not."

I froze. Because I used to think the same.

When I got married, I remember feeling this strange sense of freedom. I could approach more men in professional settings, engage more openly, even offer compliments, knowing there was this silent "signal" that I wasn’t crossing any invisible lines.

It’s subtle, and yet it’s not.
It’s one of those untalked-about dynamics that still exists. The unspoken boundaries that quietly shape how women navigate leadership spaces.

and I wonder… how many brilliant women hesitate, hold back, or second-guess themselves because of this invisible tension?

And how many opportunities are lost for connection, collaboration, and trust because of it?

It’s not always obvious . But it’s there.
And we need to name it, so we can change it.

How do we create workplaces where women can lead, connect, and engage fully without needing external symbols to feel “safe”?

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#LeadershipDevelopment
#WomenInLeadership
#LeadershipEfficiency
#CollectiveLeadership
#UnspokenBarriers
#HumanCenteredLeadership
#InclusiveWorkplaces
#ExecutiveCoaching
#BreakingTheBias

This is the kind of courage we rarely celebrate in business.
But in leadership, it’s everything.
The meeting you walked into with a shaky voice.
The moment you gave honest feedback, heart pounding so hard you were afraid everyone would hear it.
The day you said, “I don’t know, but I’m here.”
That’s real leadership.

What’s one moment recently where you chose to show up—uncertain, but all in?
I’d love to hear it.

#Leadership #LeadershipEfficiency #LeadershipDevelopment #CollectiveLeadership #Coaching #LeadershipCoaching

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 is such an important part of leadership. With a mentor, problems feel smaller and actions seem closer to reach. At least, that was my experience with 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗳𝗮.

When I got the email from 𝗗𝗕𝗪𝗖 to be part of this mentorship program, I didn't hesitate. Of course I wanted a mentor! Someone who understands the pain (and joy!) of being a female solopreneur. Please, bring it on! Haifa could easily empathize with me and would gently push me beyond my comfort zone.

Mentorship is much more than guidance. It's about genuine connection and understanding. Thank you, Haifa, for being that mentor for me. And thank you, Nadine and the team at 𝗗𝗕𝗪𝗖, for this wonderful opportunity.

𝗪𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆?

#MentorshipMatters #WomenInLeadership #ScalingLeadership #LeadershipEfficiency #CollectiveLeadership #Gratitude #BareAndBrave

𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀.
I was in primary school when the teacher pointed at a world map and said:
“𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻.”

𝗠𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗱. 🤯 🤯🤯

I thought, adults must have lost their minds. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀? 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴?

I remember sitting with that thought for days; until one afternoon, I gathered the courage to tell my teacher that I could not understand how adults could give a name to water.
The teacher gently explained, “𝗪𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿. 𝗪𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀.”

Ufff. That was a relief.

But I think of that moment often.
Because 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻?
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, “𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘁”?
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱; 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗻’𝘁?

Clarity matters. Precision matters. Not just for maps, but for leadership, communication, and trust.

And every now and then, I still smile at how confused I was about the Atlantic Ocean.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀?

#LeadershipDevelopment
#ExecutiveCoaching
#HumanCenteredLeadership
#CommunicationSkills
#ThoughtLeadership
#StorytellingForLeaders

عيد فطر سعيد أصدقائي! 🌙✨
Happy Eid to all my Muslim friends!
Wishing you a joyful Eid Al-Fitr. May this Eid bring happiness, love, and peace to you and your families.

#EidAlFitr #Leadership

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝘀. 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴—𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗘𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿-𝗢𝗿, 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝗵.
People often ask me: Which is more effective: team coaching or individual coaching?
The truth is, they serve different purposes and work best together for real transformation.

- 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 helps develop self-aware leaders who drive change, but their impact may be limited without a supportive team culture.
- 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 transforms the system as a whole; fostering collaboration, trust, and alignment. However, a strong team environment won’t automatically shape an individual’s leadership style.

When to Choose Each:
𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: Ideal for leadership development, career transitions, executive presence, and self-awareness.
𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: Best for improving team dynamics, communication, alignment on shared goals... and practically speaking, any challenge the team is facing.

For sustainable growth, organizations need both; strong leaders and a system that supports their success!

#Leadership #TeamCoaching #LeadershipEfficiency #CollectiveLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #Transformation #HighPerformingTeams

Viktor Frankl believed that the human spirit is capable of incredible resilience and adaptability—and the same is true for organizations. Even in the face of uncertainty, companies that embrace meaning, purpose, and a shift in perspective can transform challenges into opportunities.

In times of disruption, great organizations don’t just react—they redefine their path. By focusing on what is within their control, they can:

- Adapt with agility instead of resisting change
- Foster a culture of resilience and innovation
- Align teams around a shared purpose to drive sustainable success

When businesses stop dwelling on external obstacles and start owning their response, they unlock the potential to reshape their future. (Easier said than done. That's when you call us 😉)

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𝗔 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝗮𝗴𝗼, 𝗜 𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗷 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗷. A half marathon from Burj Khalifa to Burj Al Arab.

The days leading up to it, I got hit with a nasty sinusitis. I even considered not running; it wouldn’t have been the first time I pulled out of a race.

The day before the race, I ended up at the doctor’s office because I truly wasn’t feeling well. The diagnosis? A pretty bad sinusitis. But after starting antibiotics I felt like myself again. So, I told my friends I’d show up at the starting line.

And I did. We went off fast—pacing at 5:20/km for the first 10K—but then, my body and mind said: enough. I couldn’t breathe properly, my legs were heavy, I started feeling cold, and for a few seconds, my vision blurred. I had to stop.

If it was not because my children and husband were waiting at the finish line, I would have abandoned. Yes, when I reached the finish line the screams of MAMAAAAAAAAAAAAA coming from my children's voices were melody in my ears. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝘆𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱, 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲.

This year? A month and a half later, I have barely logged 15k yet. Physically, I probably could. Mentally, I’m not there. 𝗜'𝗺 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱, 𝗜'𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘆𝗺. 𝗜 𝘀𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝘆𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱. 𝗜'𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲, 𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗠𝘆 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲, 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗜 𝗮𝗺.

𝗡𝗼𝘄, 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱:
How often do we do this in the corporate world?
How often do we push ourselves and or our people beyond the point where it’s healthy or productive?

The consequences? Avoidance, disengagement, lower energy, reduced efficiency…

Resilience isn’t just about pushing harder; it’s about knowing when to pause.

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