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On a regular basis, I visit two types of centre with my dog Bella, as a volunteer pet therapist: Memory Care units — for elderly people living with dementia or Alzheimer’s — and Assisted Living facilities. I never quite leave these places untouched. What strikes me first is often the silence. Not necessarily the absence of sound, but a certain slowing down of life itself. Faces that seem withdrawn. There is almost always a television on in the background, as if the sound its

For decades, we have been told a reassuringly simple story about the brain. The left hemisphere is logical, analytical, structured.The right hemisphere is creative, intuitive, emotional. Two worlds. Two modes of functioning. And, implicitly, two types of people. It is a compelling narrative. It is also, in large part, a myth. Where the idea comes from The origin of this belief is not entirely unfounded. In the 1960s, neuroscientist Roger Sperry conducted pioneering research o

A “life transition” may feel psychological or existential—but at its core, it is also deeply neurobiological . The brain is not designed for stability alone; it is designed to adapt , and transitions are precisely the moments when this adaptive machinery is most activated. Here’s how neuroscience helps us understand what is happening beneath the surface: The brain as a prediction machine Your brain constantly tries to predict what comes next to keep you safe and efficient. I

And in practice? If perfect balance does not exist, it does not mean there is nothing to adjust. But the answers are not found in universal formulas. They lie instead in small, often discreet decisions that shape the longer term. Here are some practical considerations, without slipping into “quick-fix solutions.” 1. Reframing what is truly necessary At senior levels, everything can appear important if not urgent. And yet, not everything carries the same weight. Taking the tim

Work–life balance has become a widely shared ideal. It is spoken of as something attainable. A state to be reached, then maintained. A form of harmony that seems almost self-evident. And yet, for many senior executives, this balance is less a reality than a myth. A Demand That Has Become Paradoxical At senior levels, responsibilities do not remain within clearly defined boundaries. They extend beyond them. They involve decisions that carry weight, stakes that exceed the immed

A largely unseen challenge within organisations Organisations rightly continue to invest in performance, capability building, and results. However, at senior levels, the nature of the challenge evolves. It is no longer only about the ability to deliver,but about the ability to remain meaningfully engaged over time . When success is no longer enough Many senior leaders reach a level of success where traditional markers — progression, recognition, impact — are no longer suffici