Thoughts & Musings
from Lorene

 

Welcome to my personal vault of lessons, reflections, and strategies — drawn from decades of leadership experience, global speaking engagements, and real conversations with professionals navigating today’s fast-changing world of work.

 

 

Unfiltered Insights for
Bold Leaders & Trailblazers
 

Here, you’ll find practical tips, bold truths, and behind-the-scenes wisdom on everything from leadership and career growth to the hidden challenges no one talks about.

I’ll also keep you updated on upcoming events and emerging trends, so you can stay ahead of the curve — and lead with intention.

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Empowering Women Through Leadership and Communication: What Organizations Must Do Now bias communication skills executive presence inclusive leadership leadership development sponsorship vs. mentorship women in leadership workplace diversity Mar 28, 2025

Recently, I had the pleasure of leading a leadership development session for a group of mid-to-senior level professionals at a large financial services firm, as part of their International Women's Mon...

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Hope Is Not Optional: What Today’s Workplace Needs Most from Its Leaders effective leadership employee engagement gallup leadership report hope in leadership leadership development leadership trends 2024 leading with empathy workplace culture Mar 27, 2025

What do followers want from their leaders right now? According to Gallup’s 2024 Global Leadership Report, surveying people in 52 countries, the answer is clear—and surprisingly universal: Hope.

By a ...

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Mindset, Manners & Meaningful Connections: Why Social Skills Still Matter business etiquette corporate etiquette customer service best practices leadership excellence mindset & manners program professional development social skills development soft skills training Mar 24, 2025

I had the pleasure of hosting my business partner and founder of The British School of Excellence, Philip Sykes, here in Bermuda. Having Philip on island reminded me just how important—and impactful—o...

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Three Fears Professionals Have About Change and AI—And How to Overcome Them ai and ethical concerns ai and job security ai for professionals ai in the workplace future of work overcoming ai fears upskilling for ai workplace technology trends Mar 19, 2025

AI is transforming the way we work across all industries, but with change comes uncertainty. While professionals from different generations may view AI differently, there are three common fears that m...

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Executive Presence - Why You Need It authenticity career progression communication composure confidence decision-makers executive presence feedback gravitas high visibility roles influence leadership listening skills perception promotion recognition respect stress management trust Feb 17, 2025

So, what is the mystique surrounding executive presence? 

Anyone aspiring to stand out as a leader needs this X-factor that has single handedly advanced careers. Executive presence distinguishes you....

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Coaching Case Study authenticity coaching communication skills confidence executive presence growth leadership personal style professional image self-awareness Nov 07, 2024

Starting in November, I will share with you real life case studies of my work as a coach with teams and individuals. I hope you will perhaps see yourself or someone you know in these real-life stories...

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The NEW Face of Leadership Presence AKA Executive Presence appearance authenticity communication skills executive presence gravitas inclusivity leadership professional image respect for others virtual presence Apr 29, 2024

As a communication consultant I provide practical understanding of application around the topic of Executive Presence so just imagine my delight when I read a recent research  by economist Sylvia Ann ...

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Are you Over-Mentored and Under-Sponsored? advocacy career advancement career strategist coaching corporate training high performance mentor networking opportunities professional support sponsor Apr 17, 2024

Do you have one of these in your professional corner? “...(a) person who behind closed doors will use their political and social capital to make sure you get promoted, get paid well and get access to ...

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Navigating Professionalism in Today's Workplace business etiquette communication corporate training hybrid work networking onboarding organizational excellence professionalism soft skills workplace culture Mar 22, 2024

As the professional landscape continues to evolve in the wake of the pandemic, the need for business etiquette and soft skills development has never been more apparent. Recent data from the Resume Bui...

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Tell Me About a Time career success challenge failure growth opportunities problem-solving resilience self-agency self-belief setbacks Dec 22, 2023

Tell me about a time when you faced a challenge and how did you solve it? Where do I start?

The way you answer this question can position you well for that desired job or promotion opportunity. The t...

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Enhancing Your Communication by Shifting Your Perspective audience engagement career success coaching communication confidence executive presence non-verbal communication practice public speaking self-doubt Dec 11, 2023

I have discovered that one common challenge faced by high-performing professionals is the quest to enhance their communication skills. Whether it's nailing a panel discussion, delivering a captivating...

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Lessons I learned (again) to stay calm when things simply go off the rails adaptability audience engagement confidence building creative solutions international speaking jetlag management preparation presentation skills professional development troubleshooting Oct 11, 2023

Last week I had the opportunity to present internationally 3 days in a row. This included a half-day training for a senior team, one keynote and a panel presentation inclusive of moderating. I always ...

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