I was doing my thing, walking toward the big entry doors of NATO HQ, trying to find my way to my new office. We had just moved into the glass palace. It was stunning, but at first, my sense of direction inside it was a little blurry. All of a sudden, I could feel her walking next to me—one o...

  I’ve always loved creating and consuming content—it’s one of the ways I connect with the world. But I’ll be the first to admit: I don’t always get the balance right. There are periods when I consume more than I create, endlessly scrolling through posts, stories, and updates. Right now, though...

Two Lives: The Public Success and Private Pain It was my third year working in Southern France, and by all appearances, I was thriving. I worked at the NATO Helicopter Management Agency, enjoying a career I had worked hard to build. I loved my job, my team, and the amazing opportunities it broug...

  The Question That Started It All “I am struggling with perfectionism, Nadja. How do I get over that? How do I let go of the need to please, to overachieve, and finally feel content with where I am now?” This question landed in my inbox recently, and it struck a deep chord within me. It wasn’...

Welcome to EQ Oasis Welcome to this special edition of the EQ Oasis Newsletter, where we journey into the heart of emotional intelligence, self-discovery, and healing. This week’s theme, The Power of Vulnerability, is a deeply personal one for me. Vulnerability has often been misunderstood as a ...