by Lucy Shenouda | Aug 1, 2020 | Conviction, Courage, Self-Authorship
I’ve worked for this opportunity and here it is. Here it is! Now what?! I only begin to digest the news. 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... 
by Lucy Shenouda | Jul 14, 2020 | Change, Courage, Self-Authorship
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, quite vocal in their protests. For them, I am taking a ‘backwards... 
by Lucy Shenouda | May 29, 2020 | Perspective, Self-Authorship
Lens There are a multitude of ways to perceive the world, using our eyes, our ears, our senses. Through various lenses, perspectives. We each process the world differently, in a continuous spectrum of shades that change over time. The pragmatic lens. The spiritual... 
by Lucy Shenouda | Sep 25, 2019 | Conviction, Courage, Self-Authorship
Complicity? We have all been complicit. At some point. Complicit to not showing up as our true selves. Complicit with our inner critic voice. Complicit to present ourselves as less than who we are, truly. We all have something special within us, a leader within. A... 
by Lucy Shenouda | May 15, 2019 | Attitude, Perspective, Self-Authorship
Language and words fascinate me. I find joy in understanding the connections between concepts and ideas. Between thoughts and deeds. I am particularly intrigued by the concept of ‘creative tension’. Creative tension was popularized by Peter Senge, author...