As I travelled back from Boston to Paris, I could not help but reflect on the role of the US in the global pharmaceutical market. In the case of defense many have read or heard statements like “it is not the role of the US to protect the entire world,” sometimes linked with calls for [...]
French version after the English text Upon coming to France many people asked me what my values are, what is important to me, and upon answering I realized just how much my thinking on certain topics had evolved over time. That was most pronounced when it comes to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. And with international [...]
Traditionally, after 100 days in a new role, it's time to take stock and look back. In this blog, I would like to share my impressions and lessons learned after these 100 days. Upon coming back to France after more than twenty years, I was curious to decipher the healthcare system and see how it [...]
This year’s holidays sure were special. And, as with almost everything else in 2020, we won’t forget the way we experienced them anytime soon. Like many of you, I needed the time away after an intense six months of working during the Covid-times. An increased workload from the pandemic, along with the additional fatigue posed [...]
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, I have received several questions on whether this situation has impacted my outlook on what I call “my strategic acts of selfishness”. It is all well and good to act as such under normal circumstances, but do my philosophies apply as well during our current times? Does the [...]
Over the last two years, I have written several blogs on how to embed things that are important to me as an individual into the workplace to ensure I can function optimally: what I call my strategic acts of selfishness. Up to this day, I plan my workouts to better balance my energy at work, [...]
Much as penicillin was discovered in the accidental pursuit of an entirely different outcome, my currently-quantified self resulted from the receipt of a FitBit -- a gift that would have a more profound impact than I could ever imagine at the time. My curiosity gene has always been quite well expressed. It is perhaps [...]
On why learning a new language goes beyond its obvious advantages Dzisiaj nous allons beszélni waarom imparare della Sprache is mucho fun! This blog will be about one of my main passions: languages. For those who have read most of my blogs you know by now that I have dived into several different topics close [...]
Occasionally, there are things in life that draw you in with little to no explanation. Your intuition points you in a certain direction and you suddenly feel an inexplicable yet pressing need to follow. For me, that direction was abroad. I can’t recall exactly what it was that made me want to live in another [...]
The Humble Art of Strategic Selfishness: Sharpen Your Mind by Single-Tasking Challenge ahead! In my previous blogs, I have written quite a lot on preserving energy, and on making strategically selfish choices to truly be there--both for your loved ones and for your colleagues. However, when it comes to fighting multitasking, the number one challenge [...]
