School Readiness is What You Think. If a child starts school developmentally behind, they don’t just catch up.

They struggle quietly.
They feel different.
School moves quickly.
They struggle quietly.

Instructions get longer.
Sitting still gets expected.
Listening becomes constant.
Independence is assumed.

If a child’s language, emotional regulation, or attention isn’t ready -
they can’t do what everyone else is doing.

And here’s what happens next.
They watch.
They copy.
They guess.
They start to believe they’re not as clever.

By Year 3 or 4, it doesn’t look like “school readiness” anymore.
It looks like:
• Low confidence
• Avoidance
• Rushing
• Behaviour issues
• “Careless mistakes”

But the root was earlier.
School readiness is not about reading at four.

It’s about:
Can they listen and hold instructions?
Can they regulate when frustrated?
Can they express what they don’t understand?
Can they separate confidently from you?

If those foundations aren’t there, the academic gap widens over time.
And waiting doesn’t slow school down.

It speeds up.
This isn’t about pressure.
It’s about preparation.
Parents matter more than they’re told.

If the brain is busy coping, it isn’t learning, then they fall behind.

Save this. You’ might need it later.

#schoolreadiness
#earlyyears
#parentingtruth
#childdevelopment
#receptionparents
#mumlife
#raisingchildren

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Connecting GWC-members, with corporate background and/or corporate key-stakeholders in their entrepreneurial ecosystem, to build bridges and create opportunities that shape the future 🚀🌐✨

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We Are Thrilled to Announce Our New Regional Director in Düsseldorf Nicoleta Olaru !
At the end of last year, we toured across Germany and had the privilege of meeting some truly incredible women. One of them was Nicoletta, and today, we are beyond excited to officially announce her as the Regional Director of Global Women Club Düsseldorf!
Nicoletta brings a powerful combination of international experience, strategic leadership, and heartfelt community-building:
🔹 20+ years of HR leadership across Europe (VP HR, international teams, M&A, culture transformation)
🔹 Experienced speaker, trainer & mentor
🔹 Strong network in Germany and internationally
🔹 Deep understanding of women’s challenges in leadership, entrepreneurship & reinvention
🔹 Proven ability to build thriving communities (Blooming Business 50+)
🔹 Multilingual (DE, EN, RO, RU, FR)
🔹 Strong media presence & content creation skills
🔹 A personal story of resilience and reinvention
🔹 TOP EXPERT Award from BVMID
Nicoletta combines strategic clarity with human warmth, and she knows how to turn a community into a powerful movement.
And the growth continues! In just the last few months, we have announced three new regional directors. The Global Women Club is expanding beautifully across the world.
If you are in Germany, join us for our Official Launch with the New Regional Directors on March 10th in Düsseldorf, perfect timing to celebrate International Women’s Day together.

👉 https://globalwomanevents.com/....club/3287?edit_event
If there isn’t yet a Global Woman Club in your city and you feel called to lead, here’s your opportunity to apply as a Regional Director:
👉https://director.globalwomancl....ub.com/apply-to-dire

🇬🇧 And next week, we are hosting five events across the UK!
If you’re in the UK, come and join us.
If you’re elsewhere, visit the Global Woman Club page to discover the masterminds and events happening around the world.
Please join me in congratulating and warmly welcoming Nicoletta as our Regional Director for Düsseldorf!

Today’s lunchtime walk was gray and rainy - classic midwinter mood.

But I brought my rainbow-colored umbrella🌈. Instantly, a bit more brightness. A small choice, but it reminded me: even when the world around us feels gray, we can bring our own color and lightness to the day.

On gray days like these, I also use a daylight (SAD) lamp to support my circadian rhythm and keep my energy steady - another small but intentional way to influence how I feel during the day.

High performers often focus on managing time and tasks. But the truth is: energy is what shapes how we show up. And some of the most powerful energy shifts come from small, deliberate choices - like adding color or light to our day.

👉🏻 What’s one small thing you can do today to bring your own color into a gray day?

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Intentional action builds success. Sustainable energy keeps it.


#energymanagement #sustainableperformance #highperformance #brainathlete #leadershipenergy

I took this photo of this gorgeous flower while away in Lanzarote. May you blossom over the weekend and into the week ahead. You are exquisite too. 💖

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We often encourage leaders to “stay positive.”
But another emotion carries important data: anger.

Not reactive anger —
but the quiet signal that something is misaligned.

A boundary crossed.
A contribution overlooked.
An unsustainable expectation normalized.

When ignored, that signal becomes disengagement.
When acknowledged, it becomes clarity and leadership.

Radiant Revolution explores how emotional awareness — including discomfort — strengthens collaboration and decision-making.

Feb 25 launch.
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Grateful to be invited as a guest on Luz Stella’s Heart to Heart Podcast.

We talked about courage, heart decisions, and the unseen emotional shifts that change everything.

If you’ve ever had to choose yourself, this one is for you.

Watch here:


#hearttoheartpodcast #podcastguest #womeninleadership #emotionalwisdom #growthconversation

Luz Stella Cardenas

Stuck In Transition!

You are not stuck because you lack ability.
You are stuck because you are quietly navigating a transition.
You get stuck between the old version of yourself - who you were, and the new one - who you’re becoming.

The signs that you're stuck are subtle. I will unpack these common indicators in a series of posts.

Let’s begin with Overthinking. Not the casual kind. I'm not talking about the regular "thinking things through" before taking a decision or making a move.
It's the overthinking that shows up after a setback.
The kind that looks responsible, intelligent and even strategic, but is actually fear trying to stay in control. It is very much an anxiety-fuelled technique, that only contributes to our worries rather than bringing us relief from them.

After a setback, you begin to:
Question decisions you once made confidently
Replay past mistakes repeatedly
Delay action while “researching a bit more”
Feel mentally exhausted before even starting

You tell yourself things like:
“Let me just analyse this a little more.”
“I need to be 100% sure this time.”
“What if I make another wrong move?”
“I can’t afford another mistake.”

Here’s what’s really happening beneath the surface; your mind is trying to protect you from experiencing disappointment again. You hide behind overthinking, but deep down you’re just scared to make a decision and be responsible for it.

Overthinking creates the illusion of progress without the vulnerability of action.
It feels like you're busy and productive. You feel like you're nearly there but you are emotionally stalled.

But there's a hidden cost of analysis - and that is paralysis. The longer you stay in analysis mode, the more your self-trust weakens. Instead of leading to a solution, it stops you from taking action.

Progress rarely requires perfect clarity, it requires small, strategic and safe supported steps.
Overthinking is not a character flaw. It is often a trauma response to disappointment. But staying there too long keeps brilliant women in holding patterns.

In the words of Martin Luther King, Jr. - "You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step"

Does this resonate with you? Have you missed out on opportunities by overthinking?

#backontrack #ladyshabachcoaching #womeninleadership #lifetransition #careertransition #confidencebuilding #personaldevelopment #resilience

The hidden energy drainers your team may not even notice...

High-performing professionals often feel stretched - but sometimes the biggest drains aren’t obvious. It’s not just about workload; it’s about how work is structured.

Here are some “silent” energy drainers common in many organizations:
- Back-to-back meetings with no transition time
- Decision-making without recovery, leaving people mentally exhausted
- Constant context switching, especially across time zones
- The pressure to be always “on”, emotionally and cognitively

None of these feel dramatic individually - that’s why they’re so dangerous.
Left unchecked, they quietly erode focus, slow decision-making, and reduce creativity.

👉 Which of these drainers show up most in your team or organization - and what could you change this week to protect your energy?

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Intentional action builds success. Sustainable energy keeps it.

#energymanagement #highperformance #worksmart #leadership