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A Sense of Déjà Vu: What 2008 taught me

I remember 2008 less by the dates than by how it felt. And lately, there has been a growing sense of déjà vu. I was pregnant, working at The Economist Group, and my husband was at Lehman Brothers when it collapsed. I remember hearing the announcement and the alarm that followed. What stayed with me was not only the financial instability but the collective paralysis. People and organisations froze. Decisions stalled. Everyone waited for some certainty to return. Lately, I am r

Jun 92 min read

"What does trust look like in action, for you?"

This question stayed with me after the #TheSideBar session on "The Infrastructure of Trust: Why relational approaches matter." In the room, trust looked simple but demanding. It looked like listening deeply and not rushing to fix. It looked like showing vulnerability, co-designing work plans, feeling safe and practising accountability. It did not look like micromanagement, constant reporting and control. This idea really stood out to me: Trust cannot be performative. But it d

May 61 min read

Pondering on meaningful conversations

Heading to Skoll tomorrow. Already thinking about the conversations I'm looking forward to having. My personal checklist: Ask for permission to talk Share knowledge, Bring a standpoint Be useful, Be helpful Stay open to being challenged See you there! #SkollWF2026 #SkollWorldForum #SocialImpact #SystemsChange

Apr 201 min read

Are we going to hit a standstill?

Some moments call for stillness. Others demand action and honest conversation. This one calls for all of the above and even more. I’m heading to Skoll World Forum 2026 from 21 to 24 April to make sense of what this moment asks of philanthropy and our wider sector. The need to come together has always been there….now it feels more urgent. The world is moving so fast and unpredictably. I’m looking to engage in honest, grounded conversations about what this means in practice and

Mar 301 min read

Not a 100-day plan. Just 31 days!

As the past 31 days come to a close, I’ve taken a moment to reflect on what’s fuelled my mind, heart, inspiration and learning. For me,...

May 4, 20252 min read

What does it take to resource change through trust, flexibility & shared power?

Earlier this month, I greatly enjoyed moderating a Skoll TheSidebar session on Trust-Based Philanthropy, exploring whether we can truly...

Apr 24, 20253 min read