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For those who have been told to “wait their turn,” to “tone it down,” or to let their work speak for itself, who have worked twice as hard, spoken twice as carefully, and still wonder if they belonged or if it was enough.

Pour les personnes à qui l’on a dit d’attendre leur tour, de modérer leurs propos ou de laisser leur travail parler pour elles. Celles qui ont travaillé deux fois plus dur, parlé deux fois plus prudemment et qui se sont encore demandées si leur place était légitime ou si cela suffisait

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Career Insights is a space for growth and skill-building, helping young professionals master the unspoken rules of success—confidence, communication, and career strategy. With practical tools and insights, we help you navigate challenges, refine your skills, and step into your full potential—because talent deserves opportunity.

Perspectives carrière : Un espace dédié à la croissance et au développement des compétences, qui accompagne les jeunes professionnel·le·s dans la maîtrise des règles souvent tacites de la réussite : confiance en soi, communication, et stratégie de carrière. Grâce à des outils concrets et des ressources pertinentes, nous vous aidons à relever les défis, affiner vos compétences et exploiter pleinement votre potentiel. Parce que le talent mérite d’être reconnu et valorisé.


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Fire and Stillness in Leadership
Sophie Makonnen Sophie Makonnen

Fire and Stillness in Leadership

Speed and visibility are increasingly treated as signals of competence at work. Acting fast reassures, creates momentum, and keeps things moving. But speed also comes with costs that often surface later. This reflection looks at why speed has become so dominant in professional life, what it enables, what it crowds out, and how leadership judgment lies not in choosing speed or slowness, but in knowing when movement truly serves the work.

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Success Isn’t a Secret—So Why Are You Hiding It?
Sophie Makonnen Sophie Makonnen

Success Isn’t a Secret—So Why Are You Hiding It?

Doing great work isn’t enough—visibility matters. Learn how to claim your achievements with confidence, make your contributions known, and advocate for your career growth without feeling boastful. Discover practical strategies to ensure your work gets the recognition it deserves while staying true to your values.

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Confidence: The Career Skill You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Sophie Makonnen Sophie Makonnen

Confidence: The Career Skill You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Discover why confidence—not just competence—drives career success. Confidence is essential for career growth. Explore real stories, insights from top leaders, and practical tips for building confidence targeted for international development professionals.

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The information provided in these blogs is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace therapy, mental health services, or career counseling provided by a licensed professional. As a certified coach, my role is to support professional growth, not to offer psychological or regulated career counseling services.

Les informations fournies dans ces blogs sont à titre éducatif et informatif uniquement et ne remplacent pas la thérapie, les services de santé mentale ou l’accompagnement en orientation professionnelle offert par un·e professionnel·le réglementé·e. En tant que coach certifiée, mon rôle est d’accompagner le développement professionnel, et non d’offrir des services psychologiques ou d’orientation réglementée.