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Carol Watson: “People are choosing not to join companies, which treat the social contract as a transactional relationship”
Carol Watson is an independent consultant, who advises organizations on building inclusive culture. Her fearless championing of inclusion is the connective thread in her career. In this installment of my interview series on purpose-driven leadership, Carol shares how courage and honesty have shaped her career, how to remove our personal biases from hiring decisions, and how critical thinking, relationships and understanding the unwritten rules are still essential determinants

Kimberly Aguilera
Jul 21, 2025


Danni Mohammed: “Ask yourself what drives you, versus what sounds cool”
Danni Mohammed is the Founder and CEO of GentleForces, a practice for strategy, craft and innovation, based in London. Many years ago, I placed her at Saatchi & Saatchi and helped her navigate her move to New York. We quickly became fast friends, have stayed in touch ever since. And believe it or not, it was Danni, who introduced me to my husband! I admire Danni’s creativity and ambition; and her ease, naturalness and humor in any situation life throws at her. In this install

Kimberly Aguilera
Jun 26, 2025


Liz Swanson: “I have had to unlearn questioning myself and apologizing.”
Liz Swanson is an independent brand and growth consultant. Liz is passionate about health and wellness. Right now, she’s leading partnerships and growth for Sleep Cycle, the world’s number one sleep tracking app. We’ve known each other since her days in advertising, and I love her optimism, global mindset, and dedication to doing truly meaningful work. In this installment of my interview series on purpose-driven leadership, Liz shares how her attitudes around teamwork and per

Kimberly Aguilera
Jun 12, 2025
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