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Nothing beats the joy of being seen and heard!
In one of my coaching calls, my coachee had a moment of insight about something that was once confusing and suddenly became clear. What does this power do? She commented: “You have a knack for listening between the lines.” The power...
byLucy Shenouda
Navigating Uncharted Waters
As professional coaches, we have the privilege to support leaders and teams to navigate uncharted waters. Often, our inquiry reveals concerns such as team members operating more as a group of individuals, than as an intact and aligned team. The...
byLucy Shenouda
Disrupting the Status Quo
“Originality is independence, not rebellion; it is sincerity, not antagonism.” ~ George Henry Lewes, English philosopher and critic of literature and theatre What’s my own story on the topic of disrupting the status quo? At a turning point in my...
byLucy Shenouda
One Mosaic Piece at a Time: We are Sisters. We are Family.
As I awaken, I look upward. My vision is out of focus. My sight gradually clears. I see a beautiful woman with bright, smiling blue eyes. She’s wearing a surgical cap. I am unable to speak. I hear her say...
byLucy Shenouda
Leading in a Global Mosaic: I Know and I Don’t Know
“Are we where we are supposed to be? How do we know? The way forward is hidden, I cannot see around the bend! Is this the path I am meant to take now? How do I know?”
byLucy Shenouda
Leading in a Global Mosaic: Fullness and Stillness of Life
I stand in my room. Very still. There was a lot of clattering and activity over the past few days. In this moment, there’s quiet. I actually feel and hear the stillness. I feel a deep sadness within. I stay...
byLucy Shenouda
Leading in a Global Mosaic: Courage and Conviction are My Allies
The news I receive is the ultimate privilege for a senior manager at a national advertising agency. It is the opportunity to visit the strategic global offices of our newly acquired client, Nestlé. This news represents earned recognition for months...
byLucy Shenouda
Leading in a Global Mosaic: Curiosity & Courage are My Guides
I am halfway to somewhere. I wake up disoriented, forgetting for a moment where I am. I feel a deep quiet within, a serene feeling brought on by the early sounds of nature and the rustic cosy cabin-like decor. The...
byLucy Shenouda
Leading in a Global Mosaic: One Mosaic Piece at a Time
As I prepare to step into a new life, new role, new team in an ancient country and culture, I do so with a deep sense of self-assurance. This feeling is strong in spite of the objections of my family,...
byLucy Shenouda
Creative Tension
I am fascinated by language and words. I find joy understanding connections between concepts and ideas, thoughts and deeds. I am particularly intrigued by the concept of 'creative tension'. I believe creative tension is a key precursor to transformative change for individuals, organizations and communities....
byLucy Shenouda
