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Ripped from the Headlines: Governance and the Rule of Law in the US, Six Months into the New Administration

July 25, 2025

In this installment of “Ripped from the Headlines with Andrea Bonime-Blanc,” we examine the sweeping legal, political, and economic shifts emerging from the second Trump Administration’s first six months—and what they mean for democracy, business, and society.

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Ripped from the Headlines: Governance and the Rule of Law in the US, Six Months into the New Administration

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Coaching Is Career Health—Not a Buzzword

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Ripped from the Headlines: The Rise of the Tech “Broligarchy” in America

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Unlocking New Doors: Megan Barbier on Finding a Truly Transformational Community

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So You Made It to the (Board)room Where It Happens. Now What?

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The Greenhouse Effect: How Your Environment Shapes Your Potential for Impact

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Ripped from the Headlines: Business Implications from the “Quiet” Cyberwar

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Coaching Is Career Health—Not a Buzzword

July 24, 2025

In a world where growth advice is everywhere and “coaching” has become a buzzword, it’s time to rediscover its real value: a focused, transformative investment in your career health.

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Ripped from the Headlines: The Rise of the Tech “Broligarchy” in America

June 23, 2025

The fifth installment of “Ripped from the Headlines with Andrea Bonime-Blanc” focuses on the business and political implications of a rising “broligarchy” – a brotherhood of tech billionaires who are achieving unprecedented political and business influence and extraordinary wealth.

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Unlocking New Doors: Megan Barbier on Finding a Truly Transformational Community

June 18, 2025

“It’s like I walked into a hallway, heading toward one door… and Athena helped me kick open all the others I didn’t even know existed.” Megan Barbier shares how joining Athena revealed opportunities she hadn’t even considered—and delivered meaningful connection, clarity, and momentum faster than she imagined.

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So You Made It to the (Board)room Where It Happens. Now What?

June 10, 2025

We all know the allure of “the room where it happens”—a place of power, prestige, and influence. But once you’re in, the experience can be both humbling and disorienting; Cory shares her savvy, unvarnished perspective on how to approach your first 90 days and succeed as a new board director.

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The Greenhouse Effect: How Your Environment Shapes Your Potential for Impact

May 28, 2025

As a leader, you’ve probably been taught to focus on your goals, your performance, your outcomes. But there’s a powerful, often overlooked variable in your growth: your environment.

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Ripped from the Headlines: Business Implications from the “Quiet” Cyberwar

May 26, 2025

The fourth installment of “Ripped from the Headlines with Andrea Bonime-Blanc” focuses on the business implications from what appears to be a quieter (but certainly no less active and potentially more ominous) global cyberwar.

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Cracking the Code: How North Americans Can Join UK and European Boards

May 21, 2025

The demand for international directors is rising—especially in the UK and broader European boardroom landscape. Yet for many U.S.-based leaders, the leap across the Atlantic remains shrouded in mystery.

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Unleashing Your Potential: Why a Growth Mindset Matters

May 7, 2025

Have you ever felt like some people are just naturally gifted? Or maybe you’ve caught yourself shying away from a challenge, worried about not being “good enough”? If so, you’re not alone. In this post, we’ll look at something incredibly powerful that can reshape how you approach your career and unlock your true potential: the growth mindset.

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