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What does it take to bring 750 accomplished women leaders from 41 countries to one city for a few days?

I recently attended the International Women’s Forum Cornerstone Conference in London — the theme was “Tradition to Transformation” — and I'm still thinking about it.

There was such a rich variety of conversations: geopolitical shifts, AI, mental health, justice reform, and what it actually means to lead collectively. And London was the perfect backdrop.

What stayed with me most was simply being surrounded by women who have built careers, led organizations, navigated enormous complexity, and still showed up to keep learning from and supporting each other.

Oh, and the conference ended with a performance by Flo & Joan, a sister comedy duo who had the whole room laughing. If you haven't heard their music, do yourself a favor and check out the link in the comments.

One of the things I believe most deeply is that the people you surround yourself with shape how you think and grow. This was a reminder of why communities like IWF are so important.

I'm so grateful that we have an amazing IWF Dallas Chapter right here. It was wonderful to spend time with you Carine Feyten, Bets Lillo, NACD.DC, PhD, Debbie Dennis, Gertrude Van Horn, Kathy Cooper, Merrilee Cook, Janet Robertson, Karyl Innis, Janice Davis, Patricia Q. Rodriguez Christian, MPA, QRD, Lauren Hasson, Erin Dickes, Suzy Kriscunas, Valerie Freeman, Alice Rodriguez, Renda Mathew , and Barbara M. G. Lynn .

😩Are you feeling overwhelmed with everything on your plate and frustrated that there’s never time for what really matters?

You’re not alone. In fact, this is the most common thing I’m hearing from leaders right now.

🕤I can’t add hours to your day. But I can give you a framework that makes the most of the hours you do have.

My latest article (link in comments) lays out the same process that has helped my clients transform their work lives, make a bigger impact and ease the stress that so often leads to burnout. It’s practical, straightforward and will help you remember all you bring to the table.