Blogs by Sandrine Bruneau

Help! One bad piece of feedback ruins my entire week
Why it matters One offhand comment, one critical remark in a meeting, and suddenly your week is derailed, replaying in your head at 2 a.m., colouring every interaction that follows. Left unchecked, a single piece of feedback can hijack your energy, your focus, and your relationships for days. This hits…

Why your team’s stress levels start with your nervous system
As a leader, you’ve earned your authority, but your lasting influence depends on something less visible: the state you bring into the room. If you’re driven by results, consider this: your team’s performance ceiling is capped by your stress levels long before it’s capped by their skills. And if what…

Help! I’ve lost my purpose at work
Losing a sense of purpose at work is often silent and it’s a signal of inner evolution. What motivated you yesterday may no longer fuel you today, and that gap can create fatigue, frustration, or even a sense of emptiness. But this loss is also an invitation: a chance to…

Help! – I can’t switch off on holiday
The year-end holidays are almost here. You can feel the excitement rising – but let’s be honest, with deadlines breathing down your neck, your mind feels anything but free. You’re tired, overloaded, maybe even fed up with a few colleagues. Sound familiar? That’s your body and brain telling you, it’s…

What next for my career? Advice for technical leaders
For technical leaders, career development often feels like a leap into the unknown: moving from technical mastery to the realm of leadership and management. But here’s the truth, planning your career is not optional. It’s the key to driving innovation, shaping change, and building credibility in your field. Fail to…