The takeaways

At the Brotherhood for Professional of Color (BPoC), we are an inclusive community where shared experiences spark meaningful and thought-provoking conversations (both in person and online). Think of BPoC as your partner in the room: a space where your voice, ideas, and perspectives matter.

I hope you leave today’s session with a thought or insight that continues to inspire reflection and exploration. Today was an invitation to notice, to stay curious, and to engage with how your international colleagues and neighbours show up every day. Bringing their unique stories, strengths, and ways of being to our shared spaces is gift to the Danish society.

““We must become the change we seek.””
— Ghandi

We are all biased

c/o BOLD community

We are all biased, none of us can be 100% neutral. It’s not a bad thing, it’s not a negative, it’s part of our own uniqueness. Obviously we don’t want to be judgemental. It’s always healthy to ask: What do I believe in? And why do I believe it? My mentor calls these beliefs “family heirlooms” – the ideas and messages we inherited from our upbringing. Some of them we want to keep and others we might want to let go. I think this awareness gives us a choice.

Step into your power

Are you afraid of making a mistake?

The status quo often sounds like: “This is the way we’ve always done it, so we have to keep doing it this way.” At its core, this is really about the fear of failure, the fear of having to admit that something didn’t work. Many of us carry a quiet voice that whispers, “You’re a fraud,” but shame is the real creativity killer. When shame and resistance join forces, progress stalls. The key isn’t to fight them, it’s to acknowledge them and use them as your compass. I think when resistance shows up, I know I’m on the right path as that tension tells me I’m about to grow. So, instead of running from it, I lean in because that’s where the magic happens.

Check in - Check out

I recently heard someone say that no one gets fired for being rational, they get fired for being creative. Does this mean that a rational decision comes with an insurance policy attached, as it’s safe, predictable, and easy to justify. I think that’s why it’s easier to sell to rational decision-makers: you can show them numbers, even if the advice itself isn’t all that good. In a world where we can connect with anyone, anywhere what’s really stopping you from surrounding yourself with people who are interesting, generous, and kind?

““The question is not what you look at, but what you see.””
— Henry David Thoreau

And what else?

Where are mistakes being made because people are being too rational?

If your business has the independence to make decisions without endless justification, there’s an enormous opportunity here. Look for the places where your competitors are applying rationality where it doesn’t belong, as that’s exactly where you should experiment with being irrational. You won’t always succeed, but when you do, the impact can be extraordinary because the overuse of numerical measures, mathematical models, and rigid logic in areas that demand intuition, empathy, and creativity is one of the greatest sources of inefficiency in modern business. I think sometimes, the most strategic move is to think less like a spreadsheet, and more like a human.

Discomfort is part of the process

How do people truly change in sustained and desired ways?

I think by understanding that discomfort is part of the process, not a sign of failure. By building the emotional resilience to manage stress rather than avoid it. And by creating the kind of support systems in both personal and professional relationships, inside and outside of organisations that make growth sustainable. From a coaching perspective, this is where real transformation happens. Change doesn’t start with strategy; it starts with self-awareness. When leaders learn to notice their triggers, manage their stress, and stay curious in the face of uncertainty, they not only grow themselves they make it safer for others to grow too.

Are you curious how coaching can support your growth journey?If so, contact me via email to book a free 30 minute discovery call.

The transformative power of coaching

How do people change in sustained and desired ways?

When people say they are looking forward to change or adapting easily, they are often being economical with the truth. Real change, I mean the kind that lasts is rarely comfortable. All learning and growth involve stress because they demand self-control and a willingness to step into uncertainty. Helping others through change can be equally taxing. It carries the weight of responsibility and requires continuous self-regulation, what some call power stress. Are you curious about how coaching can support your growth journey? If so, contact me via email to book a free 30 minute discovery call.

Life is not linear

I think in order for a goal to be effective, it must involve change. Everyone wants to grow and scale fast, but in the rush to move forward, we often forget that growth isn’t just about speed or size. Sometimes, the most valuable insights come from slowing down, asking the right questions, and reconnecting with the people who already know your business best, who are your existing customers. Real change doesn’t always mean chasing something new, it can start by listening to what’s already there.

5 points of discussion

  1. Difficulty creates opportunity.
    The moments that challenge us most often reveal where growth and innovation live.

  2. Action brings clarity.
    Moving forward even when the destination isn’t clear is often what helps us discover it.

  3. Diversity fuels innovation.
    Cross-cultural perspectives spark creativity and unlock new ways of thinking.

  4. Timing matters.
    The right idea needs the right moment to take root and grow.

  5. Networks have power.
    Passionate, connected communities can turn ideas into lasting impact.

We are all hypocrites

We are all hypocrites and that’s part of being human. We all hold values we don’t always live up to. We all make choices that don’t always match our ideals. The goal isn’t to hide our contradictions, but to understand them and lean into the parts we can sustain over time.

I think attention’s best friend is trust. You can get attention without trust, but it doesn’t last. You can earn trust without much attention, and that’s worth far more. So, maybe we are measuring the wrong thing. Because remarkable doesn’t mean loud or viral, it simply means worth making a remark about.

Empowering your leadership skills

Leaders and executives and don’t need coaches to tell them what to do, they need thought partners. As a coach, it’s easy to slip into problem-solving mode, but my clients are bright, capable leaders who don’t need me to strategise for them. I have learned instead to hold space for them to think differently and see familiar challenges from a new perspective.

My role is to ask questions that help them check in with themselves and uncover what’s already there. When I coach, I don’t make assumptions, I stay curious and keep asking questions. That’s where real insight and growth begin. Contact me via email for a complimentary 30 minute discovery call

Change makes you want to hustle

Whenever change happens, our first instinct is often to resist it. It’s human nature as we crave certainty, familiarity, and control. In reality progress rarely comes from comfort and change rarely starts from the centre. True transformation begins at the edges, where people are willing to see things differently, to challenge convention, and to lead with intention. The edges are often uncomfortable places, and I think it is also here where creativity, courage, and new possibilities live.

Those who operate at the edges are usually the ones who ask the difficult questions, who see what others overlook, and who imagine what could be instead of settling for what is. Over time, their ideas and actions ripple inward, reshaping the centre itself. Real leadership is about creating space for that kind of change, encouraging others to explore the edges, experiment, and grow, even when it feels uncertain. This is because lasting transformation doesn’t happen to people; it happens through them.

NB: “Change (Makes You Want To Hustle)“ - Donald Byrd song