Did you ever wonder why the military is big on the phrase: “MISSION FIRST: One Team, One Fight”?
At first, I did not believe in this mantra when I started working with NATO and military officers.
While managing tactical helicopter programs in Southern France within a small...
Effective communication is crucial in every aspect of life, including in high-stakes situations such as discussing classified state-sensitive information with a 4-star military general.
But what if you were doing it while wearing a flower print dress and semi-high heels?
This was a reality for me...
As someone who has risen through the ranks at NATO from Secretary to Senior Executive, I know firsthand the importance of self-confidence in achieving success.
Over the past two decades, I have been involved in large digital transformation programs that required me to build and re-build a strong...
My professional journey began at NATO, where I started working at the age of 21 in Southern France. The NATO agency in Aix-en-Provence was like a dream come true with its beautiful scenery, delicious food, and long lunch breaks.
However, I soon realized that command and control leadership was...
"Nadja, emotional intelligence is just a bunch of nonsense. It's not a real field or science, and it undervalues our ability to think rationally and analytically. IQ scores are what represent true intelligence!"
I felt a wave of excitement when faced with such a direct challenge. I was eager for...
Consider the challenges and desired outcomes below:
Inclusion
X -During business strategy meetings, I am often criticized for being too logical and technical, without considering other perspectives.
V - For this reason, I developed a step-by-step process for analyzing business problems from...