At today’s outdoor gym session, my reflection from the pod was this: on Bloomberg Intelligence, the conversation around Apple’s reliance on Google, Lululemon’s hoped-for rebound, and broader market volatility revealed a common tension—Apple and Lululemon are both defending strong positions, but when innovation is delayed or delegated, leadership shifts from shaping the future to managing risk in the present.
Tonight, I am the tour leader for the board, guiding them around CAMRA-themed pubs in London, giving them the chance to celebrate the day’s progress. I provided the background on CAMRA and concluded with a spontaneous workshop on repositioning markets in response to consumer campaigns.
CAMRA is a consumer organisation promoting real ale, cider, and traditional British pubs.
“A gentleman stepped into the hall of mirrors, where the lady guided him to his own reflection.”
A special session in Nice, France, with my favorite personal coach to figure out my next steps in both business and personal development.
After three years of running my own business—with a track record of taking companies to the stock exchange, conducting multiple share issues, handling numerous investor relations assignments, serving as CFO, being a board member in public companies, managing M&A projects, and much more—it’s time to develop the next phase. Let me be guided to that next step after a full day of workshops.
An evening in the old city, at a bistro in the main square, should contribute to the discussion as I remain open to new opportunities.