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𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐞? Last week at our Private Clubhouse in Zurich, our members joined Dr. Katia Vlachos, best-selling author, and Founder of Uncaged, for a thought-provoking conversation on the invisible patterns that can shape, and sometimes limit, even the most accomplished leaders. Drawing on her own journey from policy analyst and defence researcher to author,coach, and founder of the Uncaged movement, Katia explored the subtle ways in which inherited beliefs, external expectations, and deeply ingrained conditioning can influence how we lead, make decisions, and define success. Together, we reflected on: 🔹The invisible “cages” that often hold high-achieving women back 🔹How external success can sometimes mask internal constraints 🔹The difference between leading from conditioning and leading from conviction 🔹Why reconnecting with our inner authority is essential for authentic leadership 🔹What becomes possible when we challenge long-held assumptions about who we are and how we lead One of the most powerful themes of the evening was the idea that true leadership begins with self-awareness. Before we can lead others with authenticity and impact, we must first recognise the narratives, expectations and patterns that may no longer serve us. Thank you, Katia, for sharing your personal story, insights and wisdom with such openness, and thank you to our members for contributing to a rich and meaningful discussion. The journey to leadership is not always about acquiring more. Sometimes, it begins with letting go. #Together #WeArePowerful Diana Markaki - Bartholdi Nicki Singh Jacqueline Hess Janet Hotz Elena Papadonikolaki Caroline Herzig Michael Watkins Araceli Canedo Bebbington