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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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...
We talk a lot about career strategy, success stories, and even burnout. What we don’t talk enough about — and what we must — is career grief.
Career grief is what you feel when a role that once defin...
Change rarely shows up on our calendars. One moment you’re cruising in a role you’ve held for a decade, and the next, your company is restructuring, or your personal goals shift—and suddenly you’re st...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
