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.
Explore the latest posts — and let’s start a conversation.
As professionals, we often chase the next opportunity, the next promotion, or the next big win. But let me ask you: what anchors you along the way to career success?
Your core values are not just wor...
Everywhere we turn, the buzz is about AI and technical skills. It’s tempting to believe that mastering the latest tool or coding language will be the surest way to future-proof a career. But recent r...
It starts subtly. A schedule adjustment here, a revised expectation there. One moment, you’re clear on your role and agreement. The next, decisions are being made about you, not with you. Sound famili...
Sometimes the biggest career move begins with one bold question: What do I want now?
That was the theme of a recent career coaching session I had with Sam, a talented professional in the reinsurance ...
We all know great leaders when we encounter them. They don’t just lead with results—they leave an impression. That impression? It's their brand. And in today’s evolving workplace, your personal leader...
Here’s a truth most growing companies eventually run into: what got you here, won’t get you there. But that doesn’t mean throwing away your culture. In fact, during periods of growth and change, your ...
When companies know what make their employees (or their competitors employees) unhappy, there is an opportunity for them to do a better job at attracting and retaining the best talent.
According to ...
Why organizations and employees can both do better
Let’s talk about something we all know but often ignore: our schedules are doing too much.
Like many of you, I’m driven. As a business owner, meeti...
One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is connecting with the next generation of professionals—the ones who are just starting to shape their leadership voices, define their aspirations, and find...
We are well at the halfway mark of 2025 – where did the time go? The opportunities for growth and success have never been more exciting—or more attainable. For leaders, teams, and ambitious career pro...
As the pace of change continues to accelerate, many of us are leading in uncharted territory—across geographies, across generations, and increasingly, alongside AI.
From hybrid teams to digital overl...
Let’s talk about courage for a minute.
Not the big, flashy kind we see in headlines. I’m talking about the quiet, powerful kind—the kind it takes to stop. To say, “This version of success doesn’t fit...
