Why the Old Paradigm Is Crumbling—and the Feminine Is Rising to Lead

Why the Old Paradigm Is Crumbling—and the Feminine Is Rising to Lead

We are witnessing the dismantling of an outdated paradigm—one built on performance, pressure, and burnout. The world has outgrown the story of constant hustle and control, and the old system is beginning to crack under its own weight.And it’s not just a systems collapse. It’s a spiritual one.

Rethinking Motherhood-MUM Leadership Programme

Rethinking Motherhood-MUM Leadership Programme

Becoming a mother is a profound personal transition — and a deeply professional one too.

Returning to work after having a child isn’t just about logistics or time management. It’s a full identity shift that reshapes how we see ourselves, how we lead, and what kind of impact we want to make.

This transition has a name: matrescence — a transformative life stage, just like adolescence,

Endometriosis: a corporate issue, with Valérie Desplanches, president and co-founder of the Endometriosis Research Foundation.

Endometriosis: a corporate issue, with Valérie Desplanches, president and co-founder of the Endometriosis Research Foundation.

While one in ten women in France suffers from endometriosis, dealing with this illness in the workplace remains a subject that is all too often forgotten in the day-to-day lives of female employees… Yet the impact is high, both for the individual and the organization, and makes women’s health a major issue for companies. Valérie Desplanches, president and co-founder of the Fondation pour a recherhce sur l’endométriose, explains.

Matrescence: definition, signs and symptoms

Matrescence: definition, signs and symptoms

Matrescence is a contraction of the words “maternity” and “adolescence”. The term is used to describe difficulties in the development of maternal feelings.

Indeed, if the birth of a child is also the birth of a mother, it’s also the birth of a mother, who suddenly changes from the status of a woman to that of a mother. This transition can be quite simple and natural, or it can be a real upheaval, both biologically and psychologically.

What are the symptoms of matrescence? How can I get through this stage without feeling guilty? Here are some answers.

Reclaiming Time: Why Women Should Challenge the Productivity Industry

Reclaiming Time: Why Women Should Challenge the Productivity Industry

Ninety-three percent of time management books were written by men. This is a problem, says self-improvement guru, Kendra Adachi.

In her recent book, The PLAN, Adachi advocates for an integrative approach to time management. While most (male) productivity writers view time as something to be controlled or mastered, Adachi views time differently. She recommends the pursuit of integration—of our intellect, emotions, and bodily cues—over measurable results. She worries that women— especially those who are mothers—are striving to implement strategies and achieve goals that aren’t built for them, for their bodies, their minds, or their work within their families.