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Rolling Out a Country Is Not a Project — It’s a Movement

Rolling Out a Country Is Not a Project — It’s a Movement

Entering a new country isn’t a project; it’s a movement. In sectors like energy and e-mobility, success demands local insight, community engagement, and change management. It’s about embedding, building trust, and creating lasting impact—beyond just ticking boxes.

Marketing Is Not Dead—You’re Just Doing It Wrong

Marketing Is Not Dead—You’re Just Doing It Wrong

Marketing has quietly become one of the most misunderstood disciplines in modern business. While everyone talks about content and automation, very few actually do it well. Here’s what that means—and why real marketing still matters more than ever.

Rethinking Public Holidays: A Personal (and Slightly Confused) Perspective

Rethinking Public Holidays: A Personal (and Slightly Confused) Perspective

Tired of rigid public holidays? What if we flipped the script—closed shops on Wednesdays and kept weekends buzzing? Life doesn’t always follow a calendar, so why should our breaks? Here’s to embracing spontaneity and rethinking when we pause. #DoWhatYouWantWednesdays

Turning ESG Reporting Into Real-World Readiness

Turning ESG Reporting Into Real-World Readiness

ESG reporting is no longer enough. Real estate portfolios need actionable insight—what to fix, when, and why. This post breaks down how to turn ESG data into real-world resilience, building on trends identified by Plan Be Eco and lessons from working with large-scale property owners.

From ESG Compliance to Climate Resilience: A Roadmap for Real Estate Leaders

From ESG Compliance to Climate Resilience: A Roadmap for Real Estate Leaders

ESG compliance is no longer enough. Real estate portfolios must shift toward climate resilience with localized, actionable strategies. This post explores how to move from reporting risk to actively managing it—starting with what to fix first, and where it matters most.

Group Chats Are Not Team Communication

Group Chats Are Not Team Communication

Instant messaging tools like WhatsApp make team communication fast and easy — but that doesn’t mean they’re the right tool for every message. In this post, I explore why leadership communication needs more intention, and how group chats can quietly undermine clarity, trust, and team culture.

Turning Policy into Action: Why EU Funding for Decarbonisation Caught My Eye

Turning Policy into Action: Why EU Funding for Decarbonisation Caught My Eye

As the EU triples its support for decarbonisation projects, the spotlight turns to building owners and what it really takes to act. In this post, I reflect on why this policy update matters — and how clarity, not just capital, is becoming the real differentiator.