The stories that sustain us

The stories that sustain us

I recently facilitated a session on my experiences with perimenopause. Every few slides, I included reflection prompts, inviting the group to share if they had similar experiences. At first, the room was quiet. Then something shifted. Mics came unmuted. Hands popped...
AI Fatigue and the Real Story Behind the Hype

AI Fatigue and the Real Story Behind the Hype

Welcome to ‘The Human Side of AI,’ our blog series exploring what AI truly means for creativity, ethics, sustainability, and the future of human work. This series cuts through the hype to ask deeper questions about how technology impacts us all. You can...
When Silence Speaks: Ghosting as the New Normal

When Silence Speaks: Ghosting as the New Normal

Ghosting didn’t start in the workplace, but it’s certainly made itself at home there. What used to be a dating term has crept into how we do business. It shows up in job applications, project proposals, client emails, vendor requests, collaborative efforts, and even...
Email Still Matters. Here’s Why We’re Not Letting It Go.

Email Still Matters. Here’s Why We’re Not Letting It Go.

Post by Erin Beattie, CCO, Engage + Empower Consulting We have all heard the same pitch. New tools. Instant updates. AI everything. It’s easy to feel like email is outdated or less useful than the faster, flashier ways we communicate today. But that is not the...