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We Don’t Talk About This Part (Periods)
"I'm on my period" I can’t do a triple axel. I can ice skate, but don’t ask me to brake. And yet here is an elite athlete landing world class jumps while actively shedding the lining of her uterus, performing in front of millions as if her body were not simultaneously demanding attention, energy, and resilience. We applaud the performance, we celebrate the discipline, we replay the medal moment, but we rarely pause to consider what her body is doing at the exact same time. Th
Laurence Paquette
Feb 212 min read


If We Tell Young Professionals to Toughen Up, We Will Lose Them
Building Leadership Cultures Where People Don’t Have to Mask When I look at Gen Z entering the workplace, I don’t see entitlement or fragility. I see a generation that is far less willing to trade their identity for a title, and honestly, I respect that. I don't think they're obsessed with climbing ladders for the sake of it. They care about meaning, about mental health, and about whether they can show up as themselves without being subtly corrected into something more polish
Laurence Paquette
Feb 193 min read


The Reality of Burnout When You Are a Neurodivergent Leader
Advocating for yourself in the workplace is never easy. Add the complexities of being a neurodivergent professional, and it can feel downright intimidating. For years, I struggled to balance my unique needs with the unspoken norms of corporate life. But over time, I’ve learned that self-advocacy isn’t just necessary, it’s transformative. In this post, I want to share my journey and offer practical tips for advocating for your needs, whether you’re navigating life as a neurodi
Laurence Paquette
Feb 173 min read
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