The statistics don’t lie. The risks are real. The time for action is now. Every day, police officers across the globe put on their uniforms knowing they may not return home.

There are people who show up for work. And then there are people who show up for purpose. Mrs. Sheila Y. Wilson is one of the rare few who have always chosen the latter...

In our rapidly globalizing world, the concepts of race and culture are often intertwined, misunderstood, or even misused. Yet, understanding the distinction, and the synergy between the two is...

Imagine experiencing yourself in ways you never even knew were possible. You can’t see what you can’t see. And you don’t know what you don’t know until you do. When I reflect on my life before...

Not long ago, I had a conversation with a former client, Denise. She was in the middle of preparing for a series of critical pitches, something I help many professionals with.

Many leadership development programmes focus on tangible skills such as strategic thinking, vision, emotional intelligence and self-awareness, inclusive leadership and diversity awareness...

Every woman executive encounters pivotal moments that test her confidence, resilience, and leadership. Whether it's speaking up in a room full of doubt, navigating burnout, or negotiating for her...

Leadership, at its core, is not about authority; it’s about alignment. It’s about creating space for others to rise, empowering people to step into their purpose, and cultivating environments where...

Leadership doesn’t have to be a battlefield. Winning Without Fighting offers a practical guide for results-driven leaders who are tired of office politics, power struggles, and unnecessary conflict.

In today’s fast-dynamic, complex, and ever-changing world, business success is no longer guaranteed by strategy and execution alone. As someone who transitioned from a corporate CFO and CEO...

Building a startup is a bold move. You have the drive and the vision, and now you need the right people to bring it to life. But here's...

For too long, success has worn a sharp suit, walked in fast strides, and spoken the language of strategy, structure, and speed. But a new frequency is rising and it doesn’t look like the hustle.

The world feels heavy. We see it in the headlines, wars, elections, betrayals of justice. We feel it in our communities, in rising costs, rising tensions, and the quiet ache that follows one too...

Navigating the complexities of running an effective team of people who likely have a broad range of personalities, values, and working...

In 2025, the tech industry witnessed a seismic shift, with over 61,000 jobs eliminated across more than 130 companies, including giants like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and CrowdStrike.

Do you ever feel like you are never enough, despite evidence of your efforts and achievements? Like you always run out of air? You're not alone. You are leading from your unbalanced...

The journey to destiny is never paved with ease. It is a wilderness of becoming, a place where you are tested, pressed, broken, refined, and eventually revealed. Entrepreneurship, for me, has never been...

This month was a special collaboration moment; I would love for Ariana Del Re to share the tremendous success of the collaboration and how others can get involved with like-minded versions for intergenerational connections. 

Coaching culture is often seen as a hallmark of progressive organizations, one that empowers individuals and fosters growth. But when it's implemented without depth...

You don’t need a title to lead. In this article, I share real-life lessons from my journey—from paramedic to federal executive and Leadership coach—on influencing others, growing professionally...

You’ve done the mindset work. You’ve hit the income goals. From the outside, it looks like you’re thriving. But underneath it all, something still feels off.

At Brainz Magazine, we’re always seeking out voices that lead with heart, clarity, and purpose, like our Executive Contributor, Katie Smeherman Holmes. As the CEO and Master Brand Strategist of...

To better understand the topic of this article, I invite you to do a short exercise. Go back to your childhood, when you were in school. Think of a teacher who used to say something about you that...

Employee satisfaction is not merely an added benefit; it is crucial for long-term success. Many leaders must adopt this mindset change. Frequently, satisfaction is seen as a “luxury,”...