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Most costly decisions begin with
an inaccurate understanding of the situation.

I help leaders understand what is actually happening before major decisions are made or
resources are invested in solving the wrong problem.

Category: Strategic Sensemaking

  • Why Learning needs a Revival in Organizations

    Everywhere online you see evidence of “learning.” There are workshops, webinars, online academies, and leadership retreats. People are busier than ever absorbing information — yet very little of it translates into sustained transformation. The problem isn’t that we’ve stopped learning. It’s that we’ve mistaken information for insight. What’s Gone Missing True learning — the kind…

    Giselle

    October 6, 2025
    🔄 Client Systems, Strategic Sensemaking
    curiosity, learning, motivation code, packaged solutions, strategic alignment, strategic learning, systems thinking, The Hudson Alignment Framework, Zone of Genius
  • Where do you go for Inspiration?

    The world has never been more abundant with access. We can see more, listen more, do more — all at our fingertips. Social media overflows with inspirational quotes that we love, embrace, and eagerly share. And yet, for all this abundance, many of us find ourselves starved of something deeper. We are looking outward at…

    Giselle

    October 3, 2025
    Strategic Sensemaking
    abundance, comparison, developing our inner lives, Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, fatigue, inspiration, motivation, nourishment, stagnation, success, validation
  • The Psychology of Misjudgment and its Effect on Smart Leaders

    Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s long-time partner, once gave a legendary talk called The Psychology of Human Misjudgment. His central point?It’s not lack of intelligence that ruins decisions. It’s the predictable ways our minds misfire. 1. Incentives Rule the Game Munger said, “Never, ever think about something else when you should be thinking about incentives.” He…

    Giselle

    October 2, 2025
    Strategic Sensemaking
    blind spots, Charlie Munger, leadership, misjudgment, rebranding, restructuring, sabotage, strategic alignment, strategy, The psychology of human misjudgment
  • The Business Cost of Ignoring Emotional Intelligence

    The idea of Emotional Intelligence (EI) first appeared in academic psychology in the 1990s through the work of Peter Salovey and John Mayer, who defined it as the ability to perceive, understand, and regulate emotions in ourselves and others. But it was Daniel Goleman’s 1995 book, Emotional Intelligence that pushed the concept into boardrooms and…

    Giselle

    October 1, 2025
    Strategic Sensemaking
    ability, Daniel Goleman, EI, emotion management, Emotional Intelligence, energy leaks, energy management, Ethan Kross, IQ, John Mayer, leverage, Peter Salovey, regulate emotions, talent drain, trust, Warren Buffett
  • Creativity: The Work We Resist

    We live in a culture obsessed with innovation. Leaders and consultants toss the word around like it’s a commodity — something you can buy off the shelf if you just hire the right people or invest in the right tech. Satya Nadella captured this sentiment perfectly when he said: “What the world rewards most is…

    Giselle

    September 30, 2025
    Strategic Sensemaking
    consultants, creativity, gapingvoid, innovation, leaders, resources, Satya Nadella, the one question, tools
  • A Well-Paid Life is only Sustainable, if it is First a Well Life

    On Facebook a short video from Calm defined sobremesa—the lingering after a meal when the plates are half-cleared, conversation is full, and hearts stay at the table. It’s not just about food. It’s about a way of living that values presence more than pace. Another post circulating this week named a quieter reality: we need…

    Giselle

    September 29, 2025
    Strategic Sensemaking
    A well life, challenge, ease, financial goals, integrity, overwhelm, productivity hack, purpose, sleep quality, structure, The Well-Paid Pro, the well-paid professional
  • Bragging is Allowed

    When you read/saw this title – did it make you feel uncomfortable? The thought of you bragging? Did it go against the grain of everything you know to be true? Did thoughts of pride and falling surface? Some days your ego shows up like a karaoke star—Notice me. Applaud me. Hand me the mic. It…

    Giselle

    September 27, 2025
    Strategic Sensemaking
    clarity, Dan Rockwell, ego, ego is the enemy, honoring brilliance, Jon Acuff, possibility, recognition, Ryan Holiday, Self leadership, the bragging table
  • Are you really ready?

    The moment you say yes, you’re ready. At least, that’s the story we’ve been told. But what does ready actually mean? Most of us were raised on a traditional picture of readiness: It sounds responsible. It also keeps a lot of brilliance stuck at the starting line. The Myth of Traditional Readiness Traditional readiness is…

    Giselle

    September 26, 2025
    Strategic Sensemaking
    action, change, confidence, evolution, focus, market shift, perfection, personal energy, preparation, readiness, self acceptance, trust
  • Do it even if your Hands Tremble: the Courage to Speak Anyway

    I recently decided to add an official Speaking page to my website. It felt overdue, not because I’ve suddenly become braver, but because a life spent saying yes — haltingly, tremblingly, and sometimes blindly — deserves space. Long before there was a page there were years of rooms. I’ve spoken at school graduations, executive retreats,…

    Giselle

    September 25, 2025
    ⚙️ Sensemaking in organizations, 🧩 The Hudson Alignment Framework™, Strategic Sensemaking
    Allison Demas, clarify before you amplify, Dr. Marcia Reynolds, Dr. Phyllis Moreau, fear, Karen Walrond, Marcia Miranda, nervousness, public speaking, Robin Sharma, social anxiety, speaking, strategic reflection, Vickie Sullivan
  • Do You Want to Spend Your Life as a Hunter and Gatherer of Income?

    The title of the post, is straight out of Thomas J. Stanley’s ‘Millionaire Women Next Door.’ In his introduction he talks about hunter gathering, versus cultivating wealth. He questions whether we would like to continue hyperconsuming versus becoming financially independent? His question is a deceptively simple one, especially if you’ve built a reputation, a business,…

    Giselle

    September 23, 2025
    ⚙️ Sensemaking in organizations, 🔄 Client Systems, Strategic Sensemaking
    Benjamin Hardy, business journey, financial independence, hyperconsumption, income, limitations, logic, millionaire, strategic audacity, success, Successful Businesswomen, The Science of Scaling, Thomas J. Stanley Ph.D.
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