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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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Sleep to Lead Better
Sophie Makonnen Sophie Makonnen

Sleep to Lead Better

We often talk about distractions, motivation, and time management, but rarely name exhaustion and sleep loss as core leadership challenges. Yet the science is clear: when we cut sleep, we cut capacity. Focus, patience, memory, sound judgment—they all depend on rest.

This piece explores how sleep supports leadership, not just recovery. From cognitive clarity to emotional regulation, sleep is what allows us to show up with discernment and presence. It’s not about perfection or rigid routines; it’s about recognizing rest as an essential part of how we lead, decide, and sustain ourselves over time.

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Time Off is Part of the Job
Sophie Makonnen Sophie Makonnen

Time Off is Part of the Job

Taking time off isn’t a luxury, it’s part of your career path.  In this short August reflection, I explore why stepping away from work is essential to showing up fully, building trust, and creating healthier team dynamics. Sometimes, the best way to lead is to unplug…. Once in a while .

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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.