by Bruna Batista

I once watched a talented colleague navigate her career carefully. She had mentors who offered advice, guidance, and encouragement, but her progress felt slow. At the same time, another peer with fewer mentors but strong sponsors was suddenly stepping into high-visibility roles and leadership opportunities. That’s when it became clear:…

I once watched a colleague secure a new project lead role—not just because of her technical skills, but because of the network she had built quietly over time. She knew who to approach for advice, who could champion her ideas, and who had influence in decision-making circles. Her success wasn’t…

Returning to work after maternity leave can feel like stepping into a parallel universe. I’ve seen this clearly in the experience of a colleague who returned after several months away. Despite policies and well-meaning gestures from management, she faced unclear expectations, limited support, and the subtle sense that her career…

Some professional collaborations begin long before they become actual work. Sometimes they begin in classrooms, in shared ideas, and in friendships that quietly continue through the different paths life takes. That was the case with Do Hi ao Bye!: Curso Intensivo de Introdução ao Inglês, written by Lays Lima. Lays…

I remember sitting in a team meeting where my manager handled a tense disagreement between two team members. She was known for being very direct, sometimes even perceived as rigid. In that meeting she listened, kept the discussion structured, and quickly moved everyone toward a decision. Afterward, someone commented that…

It starts with small, almost invisible gestures. A colleague arrives early to the office, quietly reorganizing the team’s shared drive so everyone can find what they need. She stays late, making sure that meeting notes are complete, that deadlines are gently nudged, that no one else has to feel the…

This weekend was one of those moments that remind you why stepping away from the city is essential. My husband, a true biologist at heart, was in his element pointing out every plant, bird, and insect as if the forest were his personal encyclopedia. Meanwhile, our dog completely transformed into…