ID: Me (white female) posing with arms outstretched next to a tall, colorful, stylized figure in traditional African attire. At WTM Africa

The Power of Pinch-Me Moments

The moments when you pause, look around, and think—Is this really my life? This month, I had at least two powerful pinch-me moments—reminders just of how far I’ve come, and why the message of unhiding matters now more than ever. A Dream Realized in Cape Town, South Africa Five years ago, I stood on those…

Graphic, The Hiding Cycle: How It's Costing Your Workplace. Circle with 8 dots that show how when employees hide it impacts, engagement, retention, and innovation--and the customer experience.

The Hidden Workplace Tax You’re Paying (But Not Tracking)

I sat down to do my taxes this past weekend (sigh)… receipts everywhere, numbers swirling, and I kept thinking: Why didn’t I start this sooner? It got me thinking, though—every business, from small startups to global corporations, nonprofits to government agencies and education institutions, is paying a hidden tax. But unlike financial taxes, this one…

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The Power of Unhiding: How Leaders Can Create Cultures of Belonging

Hiding holds people back. It stifles creativity, limits engagement, and prevents employees from bringing their best ideas forward. Yet, in many workplaces, employees feel the need to hide aspects of themselves—whether it’s personal struggles, differences, or even their aspirations. But what if the key to unlocking innovation, trust, and high performance is creating cultures where…