Senior Manager Strategy & Transformation in the Financial Services | Strategic Leadership Coach | Speaker | Mentor | Leader, passionate about people and continuous organizational improvement | 2x LinkedIn Top Voice

Global Senior Manager with 15+ years' banking experience in areas of Enterprise Risk Management, Governance, Strategic Transformation Projects, and Change Management with a heavy focus on Executive Leadership Reporting. Demonstrated ability to cultivate strong relationships, influence others, and lead high performing teams that advance global priorities. 

Committed to continuous organization improvement, enhancing customer experience and delivering solutions to support strategic financial and business decision-making. 

As a persuasive communicator fluent in English and Spanish, I effectively engage with clients, regulators, stakeholders, management, and staff at all levels. My diverse background includes extensive experience in ERM frameworks, risk culture programs, control assessments, audits, capital structure optimization, and statistical modelling for risk management matters. Leader with a proven track record of leading large-scale projects, implementing change management strategies, and delivering cost savings through efficient project management methodologies.

Core competences include:
•Enterprise Risk Management •Governance & Compliance •Operational Risk •Internal Audit • Executive Leadership Reporting & Analytics •Project Management •Change Management •Data Risk •Model Risk •Strategic Risk •Coaching & Talent Development •SAS/SPSS/DWH •SharePoint & Power Apps •Power BI/Python/R •Copilot •Agile/ Waterfall •JIRA/Confluence •Six Sigma/Kaizen •Protiviti

Diana Lasso

Fear isn’t the enemy. 
Staying stuck is!

Comfort zones feel safe.
But they also keep us small.

You want more:
➟ Impact
➟ Fulfillment
➟ Confidence

Yet fear whispers: What if you fail?
Instead, ask: What if you don’t?

Every breakthrough starts with discomfort.
Every success story begins with a risk.

As Nelson Mandela said, 
"Courage is not the absence of fear, 
but the triumph over it."

You don’t need to take a giant leap.
Just one step forward.

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What makes someone a Top Performer?
 → It’s not a title
 → It’s not a one-time win
 → It’s who you are, every single day!

In a company with 90,000 employees across 55 countries, 
standing out is hard.

→ The pressure is real.
→ The expectations are high.
→ And some days feel heavier than others.

But I’m here to tell you something important:
It is possible!

Yesterday, I felt deeply humbled and grateful
to receive the Best of the Best award
in the Top Individual Performance category.

Thank you to my Senior Leadership Team,
my team, my mentors, my mentees,
my LinkedIn community, and to you reading this.
This recognition belongs to all of you!

Thank you for the space, the trust, and
the support to live my purpose and 
show up as the best version of myself.

Leadership is a shared journey, and
I’m grateful to walk it with you.

Here are my 3 secrets:

1- Clarity of purpose:
 → Know exactly why you do what you do.
 → Turn that “why” into daily, intentional actions.

2- Commitment to growth:
 → Invite feedback, even when it’s uncomfortable.
 → See every challenge as a chance to evolve.

3: Consistency with heart:
 → Show up fully. especially on the hard days.
 → Deliver not only results but trust.

As Aristotle said,
"Excellence is not an act, it is a habit." 

Be the person who gets things done.
You already have what it takes!

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Good luck is a myth.
A story we tell ourselves.
A comforting tale that makes success look effortless.

But here’s the truth:
The master has failed more times
than the beginner has even tried.

This isn’t about luck.
 ↳ It’s resilience.
 ↳ It’s persistence.
 ↳ It’s showing up, again and again.

Think of Thomas Edison.
When asked about his thousands of failed attempts
before inventing the light bulb, he said:
“I have not failed.
 I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”

Success is a collection of failures.
 
Failures that:
 ↳ Teach
 ↳ Shape leaders
 ↳ Build character

Leaders aren’t born.
They are forged through experiences,
especially the painful ones.

Mastery evolves every time you show up.
 ↳ Showing up builds resilience.
 ↳ Showing up strengthens your effort.
 ↳ Showing up reinforces your choice to grow.

So, the next time you see someone succeed, remember:
It wasn’t good luck.
It was good lessons learned.

The road to mastery is built on failures,
each one a stepping stone to something greater.

Your story is proof of your resilience. Own it!

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Sometimes all you need is charisma
(and one moment taught me exactly why).

Five years ago, I walked into a meeting
already feeling rushed.

Too many tasks.
Too many tabs open in my mind.
Too many versions of me trying to keep it together.

I sat down, pretending to be fine.
Inside, I was overloaded.

Then a colleague looked at me
and gave me a simple, open, genuine smile.
I still remember it like it was yesterday.

We’ve all met someone like that.
Someone whose presence feels warm.
Someone who makes you feel good
before a single word is spoken.

In that moment, something shifted.
My shoulders relaxed.
My breath slowed.
I felt seen.

No words.
Just presence.
And the entire room felt different.

That moment taught me something powerful:
Charisma begins before you speak.
It’s the emotional message you send
When your inner world feels steady.

Charisma is not a performance.
It’s a practice.

Charisma is about:
→ Feeling aligned with yourself.
→ Connecting with warmth and intention.
→ Leaving people emotionally better.

If you want to lead well,
You must work on your presence.

When we train our presence, we:
→ Build trust faster.
→ Strengthen connection.
→ Create safer, warmer spaces at work.

Here are 5 simple ways to train your charisma every day:
→ Ground your energy before you enter a room.
→ Show warmth in small, genuine ways.
→ Keep your posture open and steady.
→ Listen fully, without rushing the moment.
→ Aim for people to feel lighter after talking to you.

As Brené Brown says,
“Connection is why we’re here.”

Charisma grows when you feel calm inside.
It expands when you lead with warmth.
And it becomes unforgettable
When your presence helps others breathe easier.

P.S. What’s one small action you'll practice today to grow your charisma?

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Your team needs a leader, not just a boss.
The difference changes everything.

Bad Leaders:
→ Focus on blame
→ Criticize in public
→ Avoid responsibility

Good Leaders:
→ Praise in public
→ Focus on solutions
→ Take responsibility

As Simon Sinek said,
"Bad leaders care about who's right, and 
Good leaders care about what's right."

Leadership is not about power. 
It's about empowering others!

Do the right thing, always. 
Be the leader you wish you had.

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Anyone can lead when things are easy.
But the real measure of a leader?
How you treat people when things fall apart.

Kindness is often misunderstood.

It’s not:
 → Saying yes to everything.
 → Pretending everything is fine.
 → Avoiding the hard conversations.

Kindness is how you show up when it matters most.

→ It’s courage to make the right call.
→ It’s respect, especially when emotions run high.
→ It's clarity, even when the truth is uncomfortable.

As Brené Brown said, 
“Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind.”

Kindness costs nothing.
But its impact?
↳ Huge

Lead with heart and let that be your legacy.

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Your next chapter starts with one simple step:
Understanding the one you just finished.

Most people rush into planning 2026:
→ New goals
→ New dreams
→ New intentions

But here’s the truth:
You can’t design your future 
If you don’t understand your present.

→ We forget our wins.
→ We magnify the hard moments.
→ We overlook the small things that made us feel alive.

As Stephen Covey said,
“Begin with the end in mind.”
And that starts by knowing where you’re standing today.

Here are 5 Tips to Create Intentional Goals for 2026:

1. Revisit your year:
✓ Review your calendar to remember what actually happened.
✓ Write down the top 3 moments that defined your year (good or bad)

2. Track the moments that made you happier:
✓ Identify where you felt most alive (places, people, activities)
✓ Highlight 3 things you want to feel more often next year.

3. Write down what worked, and what didn’t:
✓ Capture 3 wins you want to repeat in 2026.
✓ Capture 3 things you’re ready to leave behind.

4. Capture the lessons that shaped you:
✓ Write the 3 biggest lessons this year taught you.
✓ Turn each lesson into one simple action for 2026.

5. Notice what is changing around you:
✓ Acknowledge shifting priorities (family, health, values)
✓ Set one goal that honors the reality of where you are now.

2026 isn’t just another year.
It’s an invitation to create a life with clarity, intention, and truth.

And when you're ready, use the SMART method:

 S —  Specific: Clear and concrete.
 M — Measurable: With a number you can track.
 A —  Achievable: Realistic for your life today.
 R —  Relevant: Connected to your values and priorities.
 T —  Time-bound: With a deadline that creates momentum.

SMART makes your goals:
→ Real
→ Visible
→ Actionable

And here’s the best part:
When you gain clarity, your confidence returns.
When you choose with intention, your energy rises.
And when you design your year with truth, 
Your life begins to feel like it’s finally yours again.

Step into 2026 with clarity. Lead it with purpose.

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Your resume opens the door.
Your Power Skills decide if you stay in the room.

The game has changed.

Today, everyone has:
↳ Talent
↳ Credentials
↳ Experience

So, what makes you different
In a global, fast-moving world?

Your judgment.

Maybe you’ve felt it too,
you deliver, you show up, you care…
and still, growth feels out of reach.

Your next promotion isn’t about time in the company.
↳ It’s about how you interpret information,
↳ anticipate what’s coming,
↳ and make decisions with a human touch.

And the data is clear:
LinkedIn: Power Skills drive 89% of promotions.
McKinsey: Strong judgment improves decisions 3.8x.
IBM: Critical thinking and adaptability are CEOs’ top 3 priorities.
WEF: Cognitive flexibility is the #1 differentiator for 2030.
PwC: 72% of executives value judgment over technical expertise.

AI can give you all the data you want.
But your Power Skills
will define your future.

That’s why I created the 5-step MINDS Formula
to help you stand out in rooms where decisions are made.

M — Map:
→ Name the real problem in one sentence.
→ Identify the three elements that shape the outcome.

I — Investigate:
→ Look for the pattern behind the data.
→ Ask what’s missing, not just what’s shown.

N — Notice:
→ Picture the best and worst scenario.
→ Identify who will feel each choice.

D — Design:
→ Create two or three real options.
→ Test a small step before a big decision.

S — Sense:
→ Combine data, intuition, and ethics.
→ Choose what you can explain calmly a year from now.

As Albert Einstein said:
“Not everything that counts can be counted.” 

Leadership starts when you trust your own decisions.
Own your growth.
Own your judgment.
Own the leader you’re becoming.

P.S. Which step of the MINDS Formula speaks to you today?

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Now that you’re back in person,
You feel more tired when you get home.

You are not alone
This has a name: Neurofatigue.

When your brain moves from a controlled environment
to noise, movement, conversations, fluorescent lights,
and constant social evaluation,
Its energy drains faster.

Deloitte found it in 2024:
↳ Emotional exhaustion rises by 52%

You’re not losing capacity.
You’re navigating overexposure.

But you can protect your energy.
You can also train your brain to adapt.

Here are 5 Simple Anchors to Stay Strong During In-Person Work:

1. Manage your brain’s load early:
↳ Simple mornings create stronger days.
➟ Pick one clear priority first.
➟ Delay non-urgent chats until after your focus block.

2. Give yourself small pauses:
↳ Tiny resets work wonders.
➟ Take a quiet 3-minute pause between tasks.
➟ Stand and walk every hour to release tension.

3. Use your social energy wisely:
↳ Connection fuels you. 
➟ Choose two meaningful conversations to invest in.
➟ Step away when everything feels too intense.

4. Protect the space where you think:
↳ Your attention is gold.
➟ Review emails in set time blocks.
➟ Turn off notifications during deep work.

5. Take care of your body:
↳ Physical comfort boosts mental clarity.
➟ Keep water at your desk and sip often.
➟ Add small stretches during the day to release tension.

As Maya Angelou said,
“You can’t pour from an empty cup.”

You may not shape every moment in the office.
But you can shape how you care for your energy.

You grow stronger when you honor your rhythm.
You gain clarity when you support your mind.
You protect your presence when you lead yourself first.

P.S. Which anchor will you practice today?

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Your work opens the door.
Your evidence keeps you in the room.

The competition isn’t the real challenge.
The lack of documentation is.

In a world where excellence is the baseline, everyone brings:
 ↳ Skill
 ↳ Ambition
 ↳ Performance

So, what truly sets you apart
in a fast-moving, global environment?
Your visibility.

Maybe you’ve felt it too…
 ↳ you deliver, you show up, you exceed expectations
and still, your growth moves slower than your impact.

Your next promotion isn’t about effort.
 ↳ It’s about what you can prove,
 ↳ how clearly you show your value,
 ↳ and the story your achievements tell for you.

Here’s the truth:
What isn’t documented gets lost.
What you capture becomes career capital.

That’s why I created the 7-step EVIDENT Formula
to help you make your results impossible to ignore.

E — Extract:
 → Capture the real outcome you created.
 → Name the problem you solved in one sentence.

V — Verify:
 → Collect numbers, emails, and indicators that prove impact.
 → Anchor your narrative in real data.

I — Illustrate:
 → Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
 → Make your contribution unmistakable.

D — Document:
 → Keep a monthly log of actions, results, and insights.
 → Build a timeline of measurable growth.

E — Elevate:
 → Share wins with intention in meetings and updates.
 → Visibility with substance, not ego.

N — Normalize:
 → Make evidence a habit, not an exception.
 → Review it before interviews, evaluations, or negotiations.

T — Tell:
 → Turn your data into a compelling story.
 → Show how your impact moves the business forward.

As Seneca said:
 “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”

Your achievements deserve a record.
Your career deserves visibility.
Your future deserves to be EVIDENT.

Leadership grows when your impact is seen.

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What my niece taught me about delegation 
(it transformed my team’s productivity since)

Last weekend, I decided to teach my 5-year-old niece
how to make the bed. 

Normally, it takes me just a few minutes. 
But she was excited to help, so I couldn’t say no. 

I showed her how to pull up the sheets, 
smooth out the blanket and arrange the pillows. 

She struggled a bit ... tugging the blanket unevenly
and getting the pillows all mixed up. 

We had to redo a few steps, and 
it ended up taking much longer than usual. 

In the end, it took nearly 20 minutes. 
But by the time we were done, 
she had learned something new 
and something to brag to her brother about!

Delegation is not just about offloading tasks.

Delegation is about:
→ Empowering others to learn and grow. 
→ Fostering a culture of capability and independence. 
→ Leveraging diverse strengths to achieve greater results.

When we invest our time in training and coaching others, we: 
→ Cultivate trust.
→ Build a stronger team.
→ Encourage innovation. 

As John Maxwell says,
“Leaders become great, not because of their power, 
but because of their ability to empower others.”

Delegation is an investment 
in someone else’s growth and confidence. 
Invest in your people today!

P.S. What’s one small responsibility you could delegate today to help someone grow?

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We all have days when you feel on top of the world. 
The next day, it’s hard to get out of the bed. 
But let’s be honest: motivation doesn’t last.

Here’s why you shouldn’t rely on it:
→ It’s Unpredictable: Motivation varies daily 
→ It Can Fade: Excitement diminishes over time
→ It Lacks Structure: No plan for sustained progress 

That’s where discipline comes in.

Discipline is like a muscle:
→ Provide Consistency: Ensures daily commitment 
→ Builds Strong Habits: Habits drive results 
→ Keeps You Accountable: Maintain focus on goals

As Aristotle said,
“We become what we repeatedly do.” 

So, the next time you rely on motivation, 
Remember: it’s your discipline that will carry you through.

In the end, Discipline is doing what needs to be done, 
even when you don’t want to.

P.S. What habit are you strengthening this week?

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People love the finish line.
Few see the grit it took to get there.

Because success isn’t built on luck.
It’s built on resilience, focus, and 
tiny steps that no one applauds.

For years, you might’ve believed:
↳ “Once everything aligns, I’ll move forward.”
↳ “If I had more time, I’d do better.”
↳ “When things calm down, I’ll start.”

Those beliefs once protected you.
Now, they hold you back.

Many high performers professionals lose momentum because:
❌ They wait for perfect conditions.
❌ They let setbacks define their pace.
❌ They forget that progress requires endurance, not ease.

Here’s the truth:
You don’t need a smoother road.
You need a stronger mindset.

Here are 5 Ways to Stay Strong When Growth Feels Slow:

1- Start before you’re ready:
↳ Courage grows through movement.
➟ One imperfect step beats endless planning.

2- Treat challenges as training:
↳ Pressure shapes character.
➟ Every hard moment prepares you for the next.

3- Focus on what you can control:
↳ Chaos is constant.
➟ Your focus is your anchor.

4- Protect your recovery:
↳ Your brain needs oxygen to think.
➟ Resilience depends on renewal.

5- Keep your “why” close:
↳ When you know your why, you can handle any how.
➟ One priority. One outcome. Real progress.

As Angela Duckworth said,
“Our potential is one thing. 
What we do with it is quite another.”

Don’t chase perfection. Build persistence.
Rome wasn’t built in a day
and neither is your growth.
You already have what it takes.
Trust your process, the results will follow.

P.S. Which step speaks to you the most?

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The moment you choose yourself…
your energy begins to return.

But burnout rarely starts with a big moment.
It starts with the tiny ones you ignore:

The moment you push through the headache.
The moment you answer one more email at 10 PM.
The moment you whisper, “I’ll rest later.”

And suddenly…
Later never comes.

According to Gallup,
1 in 5 professionals is experiencing burnout right now.

Not because they lack talent.
But because high-performing professionals tend to overgive.
Instead of reducing their load, they carry more.
And what begins as dedication slowly becomes depletion.

Burnout is a silent disease.

Maybe you’ve been there:
➟ You deliver
➟ You support
➟ You show up

And still, your body struggles.

Not because you lack discipline.
But because you stopped listening to yourself.

That’s why I created the 7-step RENEWAL Formula
to bring you back to the leader you are:

R — Reduce strain:
➟ Ask for clarity on deadlines.
➟ Cut one commitment that drains you.

E — Ease your nervous system:
➟ Practice 3–5 breathing twice a day.
➟ Take short pauses to reset your mind.

N — Nurture connections:
➟ Share pressure points early.
➟ Reach out to someone supportive weekly.

E — Establish daily limits:
➟ Protect recovery windows.
➟ Set a hard stop for the workday.

W — Withdraw from noise:
➟ Silence notifications before sleep.
➟ Reduce evening screen exposure.

A — Adjust your workload:
➟ Clarify what truly needs you.
➟ Redistribute tasks with your leader.

L — Live your core values:
➟ Write your top 5 values.
➟ Choose actions that honor them.

As Maya Angelou said:
“Nothing will work unless you do.”

Sustainable leadership begins the moment 
You choose your health as part of your success.

Honor your energy.
Honor your health.
Honor the life you’re building.

P.S. Which step of the RENEWAL Formula speaks to you today?

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Do you feel your team could achieve more?
The secret lies in investing in your people.

Last week, we celebrated the graduation of 
our HOLA Mentorship Program 2025.
What a journey it's been!

Leading this program has been a true honor.
Seeing 270 Mentors and Mentees 
grow has been truly inspiring.

A huge THANK YOU to our Mentors and Mentees
for believing in our team's growth. 
Your dedication and commitment make us stronger every day.

Special thanks to our allies in Mexico Adda Nelly Lopez Gallegos, Emmanuel Serrano Loza, Edgar Ricardo Araujo Alcántara and our HOLA Canadian team Ellis Mendez (MSc, MBA, PMP®, CSM®, CSPO®, ITIL®), Federico Yu, 
Andrea Alonso-Kuri and Pablo Cuevas. 
We couldn’t have done this without you.
Thank you for your collaboration and support.

Why invest in your team?

→ Growth
↳ Investing in your team fuels their personal 
and professional growth.
A growing team is an evolving team.

→ Retention
↳ People stay where they feel valued and developed.
Retention isn’t just about pay; it’s about purpose.

→ Innovation
↳ A well mentored team is an innovative team.
They bring fresh ideas and solutions to the table.

As John Quincy Adams said,
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, 
learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”

Your team’s growth reflects your leadership.

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If you only measured three things this week,
you’d transform your entire career.

Anyone can look busy.
But the real measure of a strategic leader?
What you choose to track.

Because productivity is often misunderstood.

It’s not:
 → Checking off tasks.
 → Going from meeting to meeting.
 → Replying to every email the moment it appears.

Productivity is how you direct your energy with intention.
 → It’s moving one strategic goal forward.
 → It’s solving the problem that actually matters.
 → It’s strengthening the relationships that elevate your influence.

For years, many professionals believed:
 ↳ “If I finish everything on my list, I’m performing.”
 ↳ “If I stay busy, I’m adding value.”
 ↳ “If I join every meeting, I’m leading.”

Those beliefs once helped you survive.
Now, they limit your impact.

Here’s the truth:
You don’t rise by doing more.
You rise by measuring what matters.

Here are the 3 metrics that can elevate your leadership:

1- Value (Impact Today):
What problem did you truly solve?
Real value comes from outcomes, not effort.

2- Progress (% Implementation):
How much did you move your quarterly goal?
One needle moved is worth more than tasks completed.

3- Relationship (Influence & Alignment):
Who did you align, support, or strengthen this week?
Leadership grows through trust, not titles.

As Peter Drucker said,
“What gets measured gets managed.”

 ↳ Lead with clarity.
 ↳ Measure with intention.
 ↳ And let your metrics tell the story your calendar never will.

P.S. Which of these 3 indicators is your favorite?

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Big goals don’t fail from lack of talent.
They fail from a lack of focus.

You don’t need more time.
You need fewer distractions.

The hard part isn’t setting the goal.
It’s protecting it.

Every ping, every scroll, every “just 5 minutes” 
chips away at the future you said you wanted.

Distractions aren’t harmless.
They’re expensive.
And they often wear the mask of productivity.

Answering one more email.
Rewriting the plan instead of executing it.
Saying “yes” to things that don’t move you forward.

Here’s the truth:
If everything matters, nothing does.

When you protect your goal:
➟ You move with intention
➟ You reclaim your energy
➟ You make progress faster

As James Clear said:
“You don’t rise to the level of your goals. 
You fall to the level of your systems.”

So, build systems that honour your focus.
And stop negotiating with your distractions.

P.S. What’s one small habit that helps you stay focused each day?

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You can ask for a raise all year…
and still walk out with nothing.

Because compensation isn’t about effort.
It’s about value, demonstrated with clarity.

For years, you believed:
↳ “If I show how hard I work, they’ll see it.”
↳ “If I’ve been here long enough, I deserve more.”
↳ “If others earn more, I should match them.”

Those beliefs once helped you survive.
Now, they’re hurting your strategy.

Many high performers fail in negotiations because:
❌ They negotiate from efforts, not impact.
❌ They compare themselves to others and create friction.
❌ They speak from emotion instead of measurable results.

But here’s the truth:
You don’t need more justification.
You need more evidence.

Here are 5 ways to negotiate your salary like a Strategic Leader:

1 — Know your impact before you ask:
↳ Confidence comes from data.
➟ List your top wins and estimate your results.

2 — Speak in outcomes:
↳ Effort is invisible. Results are undeniable.
➟ Turn your work into numbers, savings, or improvements.

3 — Build a simple business case:
↳ A raise is an investment, not a favor.
➟ Show how your contributions strengthen the future of the team.

4 — Think in total compensation:
↳ Growth has many forms.
➟ Explore bonuses, stock, certifications, or development programs.

5 — Choose your moment wisely:
↳ Timing gives you leverage.
➟ Ask after a win, a success, or a visible achievement.

As Peter Drucker said,
“What gets measured gets managed,
and what gets measured gets rewarded.”

You don’t earn a raise with hours.
You earn it with impact.
Visible. Measurable. Irrefutable.
And it all begins with one step: own your value.

P.S. Which of these steps will you apply in your next negotiation?

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You can work hard all day…
and still feel like you didn’t move anything forward.

Because productivity isn’t about doing more.
It’s about directing your mind with intention.

For years, you believed:
↳ “If I keep multitasking, I’ll get ahead.”
↳ “Jumping between tasks means I’m fast.”
↳ “Being busy means I’m productive.”

Those beliefs once helped you survive.
Now, they’re draining your clarity.

Many high performers lose impact because:
❌ They overload their brain with constant switching.
❌ They stay in reaction mode all day.
❌ They confuse activity with progress.

But here’s the truth:
You don’t need more speed.
You need more focus.

Here are 5 ways to work smart when your mind feels overloaded:

1- Choose one task at a time:
↳ Your brain performs better with one target.
➟ Single task. Full presence.

2- Cut distraction triggers:
↳ Noise kills clarity.
➟ Fewer tabs. Fewer apps. Fewer pings.

3- Protect your deep work:
↳ Focus is a boundary.
➟ Block time. Close doors. Own your attention.

4- Reset your mind often:
↳ Your brain needs oxygen to think.
➟ Step away. Take breaks. Breathe.

5- Pick your “one win” for the day:
↳ Impact comes from direction, not volume.
➟ One priority. One outcome. Real progress.

As Cal Newport says,
“Focus is the new superpower.”

You can’t multiply your brain.
But you can multiply your impact when you protect your attention.

P.S. Which habit will you reset today?

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What my high school nuns taught me about managing energy 
(It transformed my leadership style and my team's effectiveness)

At high school, I was juggling basketball, volleyball, and homework, often feeling drained by the end of the day.

No matter how organized I was, 
The exhaustion never seemed to go away.

One afternoon, one of the nuns looked at me and said:
“You don’t need to manage your time.
You need to manage your energy.”
That sentence stuck with me for life.

Here’s what I learned over the years:

1- Set a clear goal: 
Such as ending your day feeling energized.

2- Identify your why: 
Like being present for your family and pursuing your passions.

3- Implement a plan: 
Simple changes like regular breaks and 
focusing on energizing tasks can make a big impact.

Managing energy keeps you going when the tasks seem endless. It allows you to show up as your best self.

As Oprah said:
“You can’t be a source for others if you’re running on empty.”

So, if you feel drained, pause and reassess.

Ask yourself not just what you need to do, 
but how you want to feel while doing it.

Your energy is your most valuable resource.

P.S. What’s your goal for energy management?

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I teach, consult, coach, and facilitate using my JOY framework to drive growth and success. I Fractional Head of Learning I ExDell

Most leaders know employee happiness matters. Few know how to measure it—or prove its ROI.

I'm Dr. Zippy Abla, founder of Zippy Consulting Group and creator of The JOY Framework™. I help Fortune 500 companies, pharmaceutical executives, and government agencies turn happiness science into competitive advantage through measurable organizational transformation.

What I do:
I lead complex, multi-stakeholder programs that impact thousands of employees. My work combines rigorous data analysis (qualitative + quantitative) with evidence-based interventions in leadership development, team effectiveness, and culture change. I've managed initiatives spanning 10,000+ employees across multiple geographies, coordinating external contractors, internal teams, and C-suite stakeholders to deliver results that move the needle—often by 30% or more.

My approach is different:
As a social scientist with a Doctorate in Leadership Studies and MBA, I translate positive psychology research into business strategy. I don't do "soft skills"—I do hard metrics that prove people investments pay off. My clients include Michigan first responders, Dell Technologies, and executives across biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.

Before we invest another dollar in engagement surveys, let's measure what matters.
I created a free assessment tool that helps leaders understand their happiness baseline. It takes 5 minutes and gives you immediate insights into where your culture stands.

→ Download the Inner Home for Happiness Self-Assessment: [https://subscribepage.io/2xs58P]

Currently:

Teaching Organizational Behavior at Cleary University
Launching The JOY Institute (January 2026)
Speaking on happiness as a leadership strategy
Building partnerships with organizations ready to prove ROI on their people investments

Let's connect if you're:
✓ Leading transformation initiatives that need measurable impact
✓ Managing complex programmes with multiple stakeholders
✓ Curious about the neuroscience behind high-performing teams
✓ Ready to stop treating happiness like a "nice-to-have"

Dr. Zippy Abla

90% of disease and illness is stress-related.

Read that again.

Not genetics. Not luck. Not random chance.

STRESS.

Your chronic stress isn't just making you tired or a little short-tempered with your team.

It's literally making you sick.

⚠️ It damages your cardiovascular system. 
⚠️ Weakens your immune function. 
⚠️ Disrupts your sleep. 
⚠️ Impairs your cognitive abilities. 
⚠️ Accelerates aging at the cellular level.

And yet, we wear stress like a badge of honor.

"I'm so busy." "I haven't slept in days." "I'll rest when I'm dead."

Here's the uncomfortable truth: If you keep running like this, that day comes sooner than it should.

But here's the empowering truth: You have FAR more control over this than you think.

Your body is designed to handle acute stress. It's brilliant at it.

What it CAN'T handle is chronic, relentless, never-ending stress with no recovery.

The fix isn't complicated: 
→ Prioritize sleep 
→ Move your body 
→ Eat real food 
→ Build in actual rest (not just scrolling)

Small shifts. Massive impact.

Because the goal isn't just to live longer.
It's to actually ENJOY the life you're working so hard to build.

⚡ What's one small thing you can do TODAY to reduce your stress load?

💡 Ready to break the stress cycle? 
The JOY Institute starts January 2026—6 weeks to transform how you lead and live. 
♻ Share this with someone whose stress level worries you. 
➕ Follow Dr. Zippy for the neuroscience of happiness applied to high-stakes leadership.

Happiness Consultant | I help HR leaders turn their PEOPLE investments into measurable ROI using science-backed happiness strategies. | 🎯 FREE Webinar Series Nov 18-Dec 11 (See Featured)

My leader once yelled at me in front of my team. I cried.

But that’s not why three of us quit.

We didn’t leave because of what he did in that moment.

We left because of what came after.

No apology. No ownership. Just “miscommunication.”

Top performers don’t quit hard conversations.

They quit when leaders model avoidance and ego.

When leaders deflect, teams go silent.

Mistakes get hidden. Risks disappear.

And smart people stop trying.

The best cultures aren’t built on perfection. They’re built on repair.

If this resonates, pass it on to someone leading people right now.

Follow me Dr. Zippy Abla, for science-backed strategies that help teams be happy at work.

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🔟 Things that require Zero talent 

1️⃣Being on time
 Shows respect. Builds trust. Costs nothing.

2️⃣Following through
 The fastest way to stand out? Do what you said you would.

3️⃣Being coachable
 You don’t need to be the smartest. Just willing to learn.

4️⃣Taking ownership
 Blame is easy. Accountability is rare and respected.

5️⃣ Being kind
 Not soft. Not weak. Just powerful and uncommon.

6️⃣ Listening without interrupting
 People don’t remember who spoke the most. They remember who made them feel heard.

7️⃣ Having a positive attitude
 Your energy is contagious. What are you spreading?

8️⃣Being prepared
 You can’t control outcomes, but you can control how you show up.

9️⃣Giving credit
 Want loyalty? Start by spotlighting others before yourself.

🔟 Respecting everyone, no matter their title
 Character isn’t revealed in big moments. It shows in how you treat the “invisible.”

Which of these has nothing to do with talent…
 …and everything to do with leadership?

➕ Follow me for content that puts character back at the center of culture.

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Trust isn’t a soft skill. It’s your company’s most undervalued growth metric.

 (And it’s quietly killing 41% of your innovation pipeline.)

👇 Here’s what 200+ teams revealed:
✅ Companies with high interpersonal trust outperform peers by up to 400% in innovation outcomes.

That’s not a vibe. 
That’s financial data your CFO needs to see.

Here’s what happens in low-trust cultures:

✅ The brain goes into survival mode
✅ Amygdala fires
✅ Cortisol spikes
✅ Innovation centers shut down

🧠 Your team literally can’t innovate in fear.

What the data confirms:
 ✅ 79% of employees who trust leadership are more loyal
 ✅ Teams with psychological safety are 35% more likely to generate breakthroughs
 ✅ Trust-rich teams recover from failure 56% faster

But here’s where most exec teams get it wrong:
They treat trust like a personality trait, not a measurable capability.

The JOY Framework™ fixes that.

It operationalizes trust using 3 neuroscience-based protocols:
📊Neural Mapping
📊Safety Protocols
📊Trust Metrics

A 500-person health tech org used it last quarter.
Result?
 ⚡ 43% increase in innovation velocity
 ⚡ Time-to-solution dropped 37%
 ⚡ Idea implementation rate doubled

👉 Your next breakthrough isn’t stuck behind budget or bandwidth.

It’s buried under low-trust dynamics no one’s measuring.

Want to quantify what low trust is costing your org?
Comment/DM “INNOVATE” and I’ll send you our Trust-to-Innovation audit tool.

I used to believe I was just one promotion away from happiness.
✨More money.
✨More recognition.
✨More joy... right?

But the season I earned the most…
I also cried in my car the most.

Then I read this:
👉 Research from Oxford found that sleep quality has twice the impact on your happiness than income or relationship status.

Why?
Because when you’re sleep-deprived:
➟ Your amygdala goes into overdrive (hello, emotional spirals)
➟ Your prefrontal cortex shuts down (bye, judgment and calm)

The result?
➟ Overthinking
➟ Reactivity
➟ Emotional burnout

Sleep isn’t rest.
 ✅It’s resilience.
 ✅It’s joy maintenance in disguise.

Want to lead better?
Start by protecting your sleep time like it’s your most important meeting of the day.
Because it is.

I am hosting a Free webinar on Happiness on today at 1pm EST. Register here to learn the one Leadership skill technology cant replace. https://lnkd.in/gubHkyac
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I used to think leadership was about being the smartest person in the room.

The most prepared.
The most respected.
The most liked.

So when someone challenged me, I’d get defensive.
When someone dismissed me, I’d shut down.
When someone rejected an idea I worked hard on, I’d spiral for days.

Not outwardly.
But in my head.
And in my body.

Then one day, a mentor said something that flipped everything:

“The people who trigger you the most are your greatest teachers.”

At first, I rolled my eyes.
Then I started listening.
And everything changed.

Follow me to learn how I turned triggers into leadership tools—
It’s the foundation of what we’re building inside The JOY Institute, launching January 2026.

Who's triggered you lately? 👇

Most leadership programs teach how to manage people.

Very few teach how to manage yourself in the moments that matter most.

🌀The colleague who shoots down your ideas.
🌀The team member who resists everything.
🌀The client who’s never satisfied.
🌀They're not always the problem.

Sometimes... they’re the mirror.

This carousel breaks down the 4 most common leadership triggers and what they’re actually trying to teach you.

Because emotional maturity isn’t about avoiding difficult people.

 It’s about understanding the parts of you they activate.
👇 Swipe through, reflect, and tell me—
 Which one hit hardest?

(P.S. This is the kind of work we’re doing inside The JOY Institute, launching January 2026.)

What Your Triggers Are Trying to Teach You

My whole life, I was the person holding everyone's bags.

While others screamed with joy on roller coasters, I waved from the sidelines.
Safe. Scared. Supporting everyone else's adventures.

And you know what happened? 
My kids inherited my fear.
We all became the bag holders.

Something shifted when I turned 50.
I looked at my life and realized I was living it from the bench.
Watching. Waiting. Supporting.

But never truly LIVING.

Last week, I went to Universal Studios and SeaWorld.

At Universal Studios, I walked up to my first roller coaster.
My hands were shaking.
My heart was pounding.
But I got on anyway.

Then another.
Then another.

When my family wouldn't join me, a group of teenage boys adopted me for the day.
We rode everything together, laughing until our sides hurt.
I felt more alive than I had in years.

Day three at SeaWorld, same thing.
More rides. More freedom. More of who I really was.

Then my daughter said something that broke me wide open:

"Mama... I think I'd like to try a ride with you."

My kid, who had inherited my fear, was ready to be brave.

We climbed into that seat together.
She screamed with pure joy the entire time.
When we got off, she was glowing.

I stood there, tears streaming down my face.
Not from fear.
From gratitude.

Because I finally understood:
When you step into your own life, you give others permission to do the same.

Your courage becomes their courage.
Your joy becomes their possibility.

I spend my days as a happiness consultant helping others live fully.
But that day, I learned the most important lesson:
You can't guide others to a life you're not willing to live yourself.

What's the one thing you've been too scared to try? Drop it in the comments.

Only 5% of high school seniors have high self-esteem.

In first grade, it's 80%.
By fifth grade, it drops to 20%.
By the end of high school? Just 1 in 20.

Somewhere between finger painting and final exams, confidence erodes.
And 2 out of 3 adults are still carrying that weight—silently struggling with low self-worth.

It doesn't matter how many degrees they collect or how high their title climbs.
Inside, they're still asking:

Am I enough?

That's not a mindset issue.
That's a system failure.

And it's exactly why I do this work at the JOY Culture Lab—helping people rebuild the self-trust that school systems slowly dismantled.

Because self-worth shouldn't expire at 8 years old.

If you're leading teams, raising kids, or building companies—ask yourself:
Are you protecting their confidence, or quietly eroding it?


Follow me Dr. Zippy Abla for more on rebuilding self-trust in workplaces, schools, and homes.

People think lifting others makes them smaller.

That's what I believed too.

Until I watched a leader I was coaching face a decision:

Take credit for a big win…
Or give it to the three people on her team who did the heavy lifting.

She chose the second option.
Six months later, those same team members became her fiercest advocates.

They pushed harder.
They innovated faster.
And when she needed support on her next initiative, they moved mountains.

That's when I stopped seeing leadership as individual achievement…
And started seeing it as collective elevation.

Because when you invest in others, here's what actually happens:

People stop guarding ideas and start sharing them

The quiet ones suddenly feel safe to lead

The mentee becomes your most trusted partner

You stop carrying everything alone — and go further because of it

Here's the part most leaders get wrong:

They believe lifting others means dimming their own light.

But look at the image in this post.
The person at the bottom isn't smaller.
They're stronger. They're foundational.

They're building something bigger than themselves.

That's not sacrifice.
That's legacy.

Your turn
Who lifted you when you needed it most?
And who are you lifting now?

👇 Follow me if you believe leadership is less about control — and more about multiplying impact.

Stop trying to achieve work-life balance.

It doesn't exist.

And chasing it is making you miserable.

Here's why:
The "balance" model assumes work and life are separate entities on opposite sides of a scale. 
When one goes up, the other goes down.

It creates a false choice: 
→ Be a great leader OR be present at home 
→ Advance your career OR take care of yourself 
→ Achieve success OR maintain relationships
It's exhausting. And it doesn't work.

What DOES work? Integration.
You are ONE person.
Not a work version and a home version. 
Not a professional self and a personal self.

ONE integrated human being trying to navigate all the parts of a full life.

When you're stressed at work, you bring it home. 
When you're struggling at home, you bring it to work. 
When you're exhausted, EVERYTHING suffers. 
When you're energized, EVERYTHING improves.

The question isn't "How do I balance these competing priorities?"
The question is "How do I take care of myself so I can show up WELL everywhere?"

That means: 
✅ Sleep that supports your brain function (at work AND at home) 
✅ Nutrition that fuels your body (for meetings AND family time) 
✅ Movement that reduces stress (before big presentations AND tough conversations) 
✅ Purpose that grounds you (in the boardroom AND the living room)

When you're operating from a place of sustainable performance, everything flows better.

You're not trying to divide yourself into pieces.
You're showing up WHOLE.

🌊 Where are you trying to "balance" instead of integrate?

💡 Learn the integration framework. 
The JOY Institute opens January 2026—for leaders ready to show up whole. ♻ Send this to someone who's exhausted from trying to "balance it all." 
➕ Follow Dr. Zippy Abla for whole-person leadership strategies that actually work.

Today everyone posts about gratitude. Tomorrow, most of us forget.

Gratitude isn’t just a feel-good ritual.
It’s a neurological power tool.

Your brain releases dopamine and serotonin when you practice it—
The same chemicals expensive wellness programs try to replicate.

But gratitude is free. Immediate. Sustainable.
And teams that use it perform better. Period.

It calms the amygdala (less stress).
Activates the prefrontal cortex (better decisions).
Boosts oxytocin (stronger relationships).

Grateful teams innovate more.
Take more creative risks.
And recover faster from setbacks.

So, this Thanksgiving—
Write down three wins you’re genuinely grateful for.
Then drop one in the comments.

Let’s train our brains to notice what’s working.

The quality of your sleep last night matters more than the size of your paycheck.

Let that sink in.

We've been taught to chase the next raise, the next role, the next achievement. 
But if you're exhausted, none of it lands. 
Joy doesn't stick. Motivation fades. 
Leadership becomes reaction, not intention.

Sleep is not a luxury. It's a biological foundation.

🧠It regulates your mood. 
💡It sharpens your thinking. 
⚖️It buffers stress. 
❤️It amplifies empathy and emotional capacity.

And without it? Even the most talented, driven, high-achieving professionals will hit a wall.

This isn't about "work-life balance." It's about biological reality.

Rest isn't the reward. It's the requirement.

At The JOY Institute, we teach leaders how to build lives that don't require burnout to feel meaningful.

Because what's the point of success if you're too tired to enjoy it?

What does real rest look like for you lately?

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💡The JOY Institute launches January 2026—6 weeks to master sustainable high performance without burning out.

♻ Share this with a leader who's running on fumes right now.
➕Follow Dr. Zippy Abla. Zippy for science-backed strategies on sustainable leadership.

"You cannot pour from an empty cup."

You've seen it on coffee mugs. Heard it in wellness workshops. Maybe even posted it yourself.

But have you actually STOPPED trying to pour from empty?

Most leaders I work with are running on: 
→ 5-6 hours of sleep 
→ Coffee for breakfast 
→ Meetings through lunch 
→ Stress eating by 3 PM 
→ Collapse by evening 
→ Repeat tomorrow

And they wonder why they're irritable. 
Why decisions feel harder. 
Why they're getting sick more often. 
Why that promotion they worked so hard for doesn't feel as good as they thought it would.

Here's what I learned the hard way:
Your energy isn't infinite. 
Your body isn't a machine. 
And sustainable high performance requires you to actually SUSTAIN yourself.

The Big 3 non-negotiables: 
✅ Sleep (7-9 hours, ideally during healing hours) 
✅ Nutrition (real food, not just fuel) 
✅ Movement (even 10 minutes counts)

Not someday. Not when things slow down. Not after this project.

Now.

Because the leader your team needs isn't the exhausted version of you pushing through.

It's the rested, energized, clear-headed version who can think strategically, lead with patience, and make decisions from wisdom instead of survival mode.

🫖 How full is your cup right now, honestly?
💡 Learn to fill your cup without sacrificing performance. 

The JOY Institute launches January 2026—applications open now. 
♻ Send this to a leader who's overdue for a refill. 
➕ Follow Dr. Zippy Abla for practical strategies on leading from fullness, not fumes.

I challenged a room full of high-performing leaders to go to bed by 10 PM for just 3 nights.

You should have seen the faces. 😅

"Impossible." 
"I have too much to do." 
"That's when I finally get quiet time."

I get it. I really do.

But here's what I know from the research AND from working with hundreds of leaders:

The hours between 10 PM and 2 AM are your body's healing hours.

Miss them, and you're running on stress hormones instead of real energy.

You get that "second wind" that feels productive—but it's just cortisol and adrenaline keeping you upright.

The cost? 
→ Worse decisions by afternoon 
→ Shorter patience with your team 
→ Compromised immune function 
→ Cognitive performance equivalent to being legally drunk

You wouldn't show up to lead your team drunk. 
So why show up sleep-deprived?

Here's my invitation: 
→Pick 3 nights this week. Any 3. 
→Be in bed, lights off, by 10 PM. 
→Notice how you feel on day 4.
You'll be shocked at the difference.

And if you're thinking "I don't have time for this," I promise, you don't have time NOT to.

💤 Who's willing to try the 10 PM experiment with me?
💡 Want the full framework? The JOY Institute opens in January 2026 with accountability, coaching, and proven strategies for sustainable performance. 
♻ Tag someone who needs to see this (especially that leader who brags about running on 4 hours of sleep). 
➕ Follow Dr. Zippy Abla. for the science of happiness translated into leadership strategy.

The $2.7M mistake leaders don’t see?

An 18-point psychological safety gap.

📊 2025 research shows:

87% of executives say their org is psychologically safe.
Only 69% of frontline employees agree.

This isn’t a soft issue.

This is a performance leak that’s costing millions.

Here’s how it shows up:

🔇 Missed insights — frontline sees problems execs never will

🧠 Bottlenecked ideas — innovation dies before it reaches leadership

💸 Turnover — $21K per person when employees don’t feel heard

The neuroscience explains it:

When safety is low, the brain enters threat mode, shutting down the circuits for creativity, collaboration, and insight.

And execs rarely notice.

Why? Because their safety creates a blind spot, their brains filter out threat signals entirely.

That’s where the JOY Framework comes in:

🧬 Neural Reset Protocol – restores safety across hierarchy

🤝 Oxytocin Feedback Loops – builds biological trust

🧠 Strategic Gratitude Circuits – reactivates innovation pathways

One healthcare org closed this safety gap by 15 points in 90 days.

The result? $2.7M unlocked from frontline suggestions that were previously never shared.

Because the most expensive innovation...

is the one your team never tells you about.

👇 Comment “MEASURE” for access to our Neural Safety Assessment.

👀 Follow me, Dr. Zippy Abla, for science-backed strategies to build happier, higher-performing workplaces because when you solve for happiness, you unlock retention, innovation, and results.

AI can write your emails.
It can code your apps.
It can analyze your data.

But it can’t create what makes people stay.

Here are 9 human capabilities that build true loyalty at work:
1) Reading the room – noticing when someone’s off, even if they won’t say it
2) Building bridges – connecting people and ideas that others keep siloed
3) Holding space – letting someone process hard news without rushing to fix it
4) Translating vision – turning abstract strategy into meaningful work
5) Spotting potential – seeing leadership in the quiet ones who go unnoticed
6) Managing conflict – handling tough conversations without creating casualties
7) Creating safety – making it okay to speak up, mess up, and ask for help
8) Inspiring belief – helping people see the purpose in their role
9) Celebrating wins – marking progress in ways that build momentum

These aren’t “soft skills.”

They’re the skillset that turns obligation into ownership.

Work into belonging.

Because people don’t stay where they’re just paid.
They stay where they’re seen. 👀

Follow me for bold takes on leadership, culture, and the real reasons people stay (or leave) their jobs.
Because surveys give you data, but I’ll help you read the room.

Executives obsess over revenue, productivity, and retention.

Here's what they miss:

Those metrics are all downstream of how people feel.

When employees feel chronically undervalued, 
😰They make defensive decisions. 
🔒They hoard information. 
⚠️ They optimize for survival, not excellence.

When they feel genuinely valued? 
✅Better risk assessment. 
⚡Faster problem-solving. 
💡Creativity under pressure.

Every "hard" business problem is a people problem in disguise.
⚠️Slow decision-making? That's fear of failure.
⚠️Siloed departments? That's lack of trust.
⚠️Customer churn? Your team stopped caring before your customers did.

Happy employees outsell peers by 37%, stay 6x longer, and drive 4x the profit. (Gallup, MIT Sloan)

I've watched companies cut turnover by 60% by changing one thing: how managers give recognition.

While your competitors chase engagement surveys, you could build emotional infrastructure that moves your Q1 numbers.

What's one "soft" investment you could make this week that shows up in next quarter's financials?

💡 The JOY Institute launches January 2026—where happiness science meets business strategy. 
♻ Share this with an executive who treats culture like it's separate from revenue. 
➕ Follow Dr. Zippy for science-backed strategies that turn workplace happiness into competitive advantage.

Last week, my 11-year-old came home with tears in her eyes.

She had given her lunch to a classmate who forgot theirs.
They mocked her African stew in front of everyone.

“I don’t want to help people anymore, Mama. It just makes me feel stupid.”

That broke me.

But it also hit me like lightning:
 This is how culture dies—at school or at work.
→ One teammate gets punished for going above and beyond
 → One idea gets laughed at in front of others
 → One leader extends trust and gets burned

So, everyone retreats.
And innovation dies in silence.

As a Happiness Consultant, I’ve seen this across every industry:
Integrity isn’t soft. It’s the hardest thing to scale.

💬 When did integrity change everything on your team?
➕ Follow me for happiness science that turns culture into a competitive advantage.

She didn’t think leadership could feel joyful.

Now she’s rebuilding her team culture from the inside out.

When Kara, a senior HR leader at a fast-growing tech company, first reached out, she was exhausted.

Her leaders were technically brilliant but emotionally unavailable.

Engagement scores were dropping. 
Turnover was rising.

And she felt like the “culture police” instead of a true People Partner.

We started working together through The JOY-Driven Culture Lab™.

 She learned how to coach her leaders on emotional intelligence,
 build psychological safety into team norms,
 and shift from reactive HR to proactive culture strategy.

6 weeks later, she presented a full JOY Audit to the executive team
 and got buy-in to roll it out org-wide.

Today?

Kara’s not just in the room.
She’s driving the conversation.

Because when people-first leaders are empowered with real frameworks,
 they stop chasing culture… and start building it.

DM me if you want to know more about The JOY-Driven Culture Lab™
 and how it can shift your team from burnout to belonging.

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