🌳 Read, reflect, lead

C – Connect with the world

Since I can remember, I’ve always been the curious kind — like really curious. About nature, people, food, everything. I did enjoy the magic that comes from the unexpected. As I grew up, that spark evolved into a passion for connecting with people — especially those I didn’t know (yet). I’m endlessly fascinated by what makes people tick, what they’re passionate about, and how their story fits into this big puzzle we call Life.

U – Unlock potential

Curiosity has a funny way of leading you into places you didn’t expect — like entire career paths. Most of the turning points in my journey came from random (yet magical) encounters with people or opportunities I hadn’t planned for. Spoiler alert: that’s how I went from marketing to headhunting. It wasn’t strategy — it was more “go with the flow and see where you land”. Other people help you unlock pieces of yourself so you could grow along the way. One key moment? Being mentored by Gérald Jasmin, now President of Adecco. I watched him masterfully shift from local agency floors to high-stakes boardrooms like a chameleon. One quote I’ll never forget: “The ground — the agencies — is where the operational intelligence lives.” That stuck with me: being grounded, hands-on sometimes, leads to strong strategic thinking.

R – Reinvent yourself

Landing in HR was, again, not the result of a carefully crafted master plan, but more like two worlds accidentally colliding and I am grateful for that. As an NPD marketing manager, I loved decoding consumer needs and putting innovative products on the market, cosmetics products that made people feel more confident. In HR consulting, I was suddenly answering questions again by solving talent development puzzles for international clients building tailor- made HR strategies.

I – Invest in growth

Let’s be honest: I’m a bit of a learning addict. Books, courses, coffee chats with someone in a field I know nothing about — I’m in. That’s why I started studying occupational psychology. It was eye-opening. I discovered the gap between “prescribed work” and “real work” — and how deeply our identities influence the way we do our work. That insight changed the way I looked at dealing with ambiguity in the work environment.

O – Open-minded journey

Curiosity has helped me navigate change (sometimes gracefully, sometimes with frictions). It pushes me to question the obvious, embrace different perspectives, and try to stay human in everything I do. In complex, multicultural environments, being open-minded has been my secret sauce — especially when the recipe keeps changing. To this day I am amazed by the people I met in international organizations that enabled me to be their trusted partners building new path to develop their workforce capital.

S – Stay tuned

I stay tuned by listening — to trends, to voices not always heard, and to those who think differently. Mentoring is one way I give back, especially to young people who don’t always get a fair shot in life. Sharing what I’ve learned (and unlearned) keeps me grounded — and reminds me how much more there is to discover. If you are interested of staying tuned to innovative initiatives let’s connect!

I – Inclusive behavior

Curiosity also means caring. Creating inclusive, psychologically safe spaces where people can try, fail, and grow is pivotal. I was honestly shocked to learn how much inclusive cultures drive economic growth. Diverse people in diverse teams leads to business success! Do you know that 85% of people with disabilities don’t need accommodations to work. And can we please talk more about the glass ceiling?
Cognitive biases are real, and recruitment should definitively be about skills, not stereotypes. That’s how I met Anita Cassagne when she was driving the D&I initiatives at Nestlé. I love our open discussions and the way she actively listened. She has a solar energy that enlighten everything she does and if you are lucky to be under her sun enjoy! I am very grateful to be lucky enough to still have her in my life.

T – Test your boundaries

Let’s just say I’ve tested mine — many times. Never doing the same things twice is my motto. Moving across functions, industries, cultures... leading global projects with people way smarter than me. It’s been amazing, sometimes messy, and totally worth it. That said, curiosity can be a double-edged sword — not every workplace loves someone “why do we do it that way?” type. I’ve learned that I thrive in environments that welcome that mindset. The more professionally you live according to your values the more you feel align with yourself. Mental security is key in the work environment and letting people have initiatives and shape their job leads not only to a more productive workplace but also to a healthy workplace.

Y – Yes to you

In the end, curiosity means saying YES — to people, to change, to your own wild ideas. It’s helped me bridge worlds: marketing and HR, business and psychology, strategy and empathy. My driver? Curiosity helps me make work a little more human and the world a little better... one step, one story, one connection at a time.