FitFast, Unlock Yourself and Amazon Selling Mastery

Tugs-Oyun Davaadorj is the author of FitFast: The Power of Intermittent Fasting, a practical and research-backed guide designed to help readers achieve sustainable health, energy, and clarity through mindful fasting. Drawing on scientific data from 2024–2025 studies and her own personal transformation, Tugs-Oyun simplifies complex wellness concepts into actionable steps that fit modern lifestyles.

Author

Oyu Cosmetics

At Oyu Cosmetics, I lead the creation of high-performance, organic skincare rooted in nature and backed by science. Our mission is simple: to deliver powerful, effective formulas using sustainably sourced ingredients that nourish skin and support long-term health and radiance.

From product development to brand storytelling, I oversee every step with a focus on purity, potency, and purpose. We are committed to transparency, environmental responsibility, and creating skincare rituals that make people feel connected, confident, and cared for.

We believe skincare should be as intentional and clean as the lifestyle you aspire to — with no compromises.

Founder

Moss Adams

Senior Associate

MBCSF

President

See's Candies

Property Tax Accountant

The Gateway

Accounting Analyst

FrontSpin-Sales Engagement-Simplified 

Due diligence, financial reporting, accounts receivable, collections

Accounting Consultant

Ministry of Finance, Mongolia

Officer

Asia Pacific Securities

Research Analyst

ING Financial Partners

Mutual Funds, Life Insurance, Stocks, Bonds, Fixed Annuity,
Variable Annuity, Trust Products, Certificate of Deposit (CD), Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), Asset Management Account, Investment Objective Analysis, Estate Needs Analysis, Long-Term Care Insurance, Disability Insurance, Saving for College Education, Cash Management Accounts, etc.

Financial Advisor

With over 19 years of experience across finance, business strategy, and entrepreneurship, I am the founder of multiple successful ventures — including OYU Botanica, a clean and high-potency skincare brand, and my own consulting firm, where I mentor startups and established businesses in tech, funding strategy, and growth execution.

I am the author of four books: FitFast, Unlock Yourself, Amazon Selling Mastery, and Women Empowerment, all reflecting my commitment to helping others unlock potential and achieve success.

Recognized as one of the 100 Successful Women in Business, I am a proud TEDx speaker, public speaker, mentor, and honored recipient of the Woman of Limelight, Marquis Who’s Who and Wall of Inspiration awards.

I thrive on building, scaling, and guiding — whether it’s helping founders secure funding, writing business plans that inspire action, or developing products that connect with consumers on a deeper level.

Core strengths:
	•	Business strategy, consulting, and mentorship
	•	Startup and tech funding accessibility
	•	Public speaking & motivational leadership
	•	Writing and content creation for business success
	•	High-performance team building and innovation

I believe in leading with authenticity, empowering others, and making an impact that lasts beyond business.

#Entrepreneurship #Author #Consulting #Mentor #PublicSpeaker #Leadership #WomenInBusiness #Sustainability #Innovation

Specialties:
- Languages: Fluent in Russian, Mongolian and English understand Chinese (Mandarin); beginner in French and German.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Software Expertise: Extensive experience with various software including Windows, Mac OSX, QuickBooks, NetSuite, Yardi, waveapps, bill.com, and invoiced.com.

Tugsoyun’s comprehensive background and multifaceted skill set make her an invaluable asset to any organization, demonstrating a consistent ability to drive success and innovation.

Tugs-Oyun Davaadorj

Had such a great time being interviewed by Nick Larson  from Silicon Zombies Live Show & Podcast  on Oyu Botanica last night! 🙌 It was the perfect way to unwind after an incredible evening at the Women in Tech Red Carpet Gala at the AGI House.

Hosting this event yesterday was truly meaningful. Seeing our fantastic community come together in person—leaders across Tech, AI, and FemTech—was nothing short of inspiring.

We gathered for thoughtful panels, brand activations, entertainment, group photos, and real connection. Every detail was crafted with care to make sure each guest felt welcomed and valued from the moment they arrived to the very end of the night.

I was especially energized by the conversations we had about the future of innovation across tech, AI, and women’s health.

🌟 Tech Panel – Moderated by Nick Larson, featuring Gargi Kand , Noor Al-Qabandi , and others
🤖 AI Panel – Moderated by Ash Kumra, featuring Priyanka Rotti, Paulina Laba, and Shannon Brownlee
💜 FemTech Panel – Moderated by me, featuring Maria Lence, Ines Swan, and Nonye Ekpe

Thank you Valentina Eibl Maltese hosting great event and partner Cassandra McClure.

You’ve each been such an important part of bringing this vision to life and making the Women in Tech Red Carpet Gala possible. 💫

Founder of OYU Botanica | 2x Entrepreneur | Best-Selling Author (FitFast, Unlock Yourself, Amazon Selling Mastery) | TEDx Speaker

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Physical 100: Asia:
As Mongolia continues to grow, innovate, and make its mark on the world, I’m grateful for the heritage that shaped my mindset — resilience, discipline, and the courage to take on any challenge.

From the vast steppe to the global arena, Mongolians have always proven that strength is not only physical, but also mental, cultural, and community-driven.

Being Mongolian is more than identity — it’s a responsibility to represent our nation with integrity, ambition, and pride.

🔥 100% effort. 100% resilience. 
#Leadership #Resilience #Asia100 #Mongolia

Tranquilla AI

Brought in as an independent consultant to support Tranquilla AI’s entry into the education sector as they pilot empathic AI tools across schools and child centres.

My contributions have included:
– Reviewing product strategy through an educator and implementation lens
– Shaping early user experiences, particularly around the “coach” model
– Advising on go-to-market approaches for school-based adoption
– Providing feedback on pitch materials and pilot rollout
– Supporting brand and messaging work
– Acting as a sounding board for the CEO and leadership team during development

This role draws on my experience across education, SaaS, and change enablement. Helping ensure the product is not just visionary, but truly usable in the hands of educators and students.

Subject Matter Expert - EdTech Strategy

Hogan Lovells

New Business Award Program part of Business Development and Strategy, reporting to lead partner and head of Marketing & Business Development.

Senior Manager: "...She was the best team member anyone could hope for—bringing endless enthusiasm, energy, and a genuine commitment to making the team better..."

Senior Manager: "Kim’s contributions have been instrumental in streamlining operations, allowing me to shift my focus from day-to-day management to more strategic profile-raising initiatives... Her dedication, efficiency, and ability to take ownership of responsibilities have made her an integral part of the team."

Program Manager - Business Development

Crick Software Ltd

Led a newly established department to minimize churn for a SaaS EdTech product, reporting directly to the Managing Director (now CEO).

"Kim is one of the most hardworking individuals I know. She single handedly created and executed a customer retention system within the first few months of her joining the company and successfully liased with the sales team and management to ensure consistency. Kim will be an asset to any team and slots right in to any group dynamic..."

"Kim brings a warmth and openness when she engages with team members, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and heard... She demonstrated excellent skills in providing constructive feedback, which not only contributed to a successful outcome but also enhanced the relationship between different departments..."

Retention Manager

Hazel Oak School

Leader of Hazel Oak School, an 'Outstanding' special needs institution, reporting directly to the Headteacher.

"It was a pleasure to have Kim with us for two years... I loved working with her. I am thankful that she brought her infectious, Aussie zing to our shores."

Assistant Head Teacher

Trinity Grammar School

Supporting Junior Campus students with additional learning needs and collaborating closely with classroom teachers and senior leadership, reporting directly to the Head of Education Support Services.

Education Support Teacher

Sydney Catholic Schools

Worked across two schools within Sydney Catholic Schools as a full-time Special Needs Teacher, leading training and inclusive education initiatives in collaboration with regional leadership.

Special Needs Teacher

Jackson School, Victoria

Began my teaching career at Jackson School, a specialist education setting, where I proactively contributed to assessment, behaviour support, and digital learning initiatives.

I build onboarding and adoption systems that make EdTech in K-12 schools easier to stick with.

Ex-educator turned AI-enhanced EdTech program architect.

With 15+ years across education, EdTech, and legal services, I’ve led high-stakes initiatives where clarity, speed, and adoption matter. From digital transformation to renewal strategies, I bring a sleeves-rolled-up mindset and a human-first approach to structure and systems.

I’m especially useful in 0→1 environments where things move fast, ambiguity is the norm, and someone needs to make it all make sense. My sweet spot is the messy middle: between idea and implementation. I work directly with C-suite, cross-functional teams, and vendors to bring clarity, create alignment, and drive action.

Highlights:
• Co-led a global engagement program that contributed to a Best Business Team win (American Lawyer Awards, 2024)
• Led a white-glove renewal strategy for an EdTech org,  hitting 160% of target through onboarding, training, and CX that drove real retention
• Introduced AI tools to streamline training ops, content delivery, and stakeholder engagement

Now based in Jersey City, I’m open to remote-first EdTech roles where adoption drives real outcomes.


If you're building something early-stage and need someone to turn ideas into action (and make it stick), feel free to reach out or send something my way.

Kimberly Langley

Central Park Talent TechWalk this morning was HEAVING… about 85 of us.

Armed with many layers (and a lot of love for founder Christine Farrier Rosemin and chapter head Ben Bartolone) we braved the crisp morning and were rewarded with an incredible group of talent professionals leading the walk.
- Alice Cheng, CPA 
- Lusely Martinez
- Millie Black 🌊
- Lauren Miura 
- Alisia Gill
- Kim Steiner

What I loved most wasn’t titles or war stories.
It was hearing: 
• the journeys that got people here
• what’s lighting them up right now
• the next steps they’re working toward

Shout-out to the people I was lucky to be partnered with: 
– Christina Ferrari 
– Monica R.  
– Paul Hunter
– Farha Lina 
– Ariel Stern 
– Jasmine Lawrence Campbell 

As always it was a solid morning with solid people.

𝗠𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴.

If you can’t tell your story well, you’ll be quickly looked over.

This morning at the 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁, hosted by Christine Farrier Rosemin, the expert hiring panel kept circling the same point from different angles:

𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝘁.

So no, storytelling isn’t a “nice to have.”
It’s the difference between blending in and being remembered.

A few takeaways worth sitting with.

Alisia Gill asked the question most candidates avoid:
👉 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 (𝘷𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 100𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘑𝘋)?

Hiring managers want to hear it.

AI has its place in job applications. 
It can help with structure… but it flattens personality fast.

If you use it, use it to surface the BEIGE answer (cover letter, application, interview answer, whatever), then deliberately add your color back in.

Your edge is the story behind your decisions, trade-offs, and impact.

Matthew Norton reinforced this with interview prep advice:
Practice your 60–90 second answer to “𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦.”
And don’t overcook it! Respect the listener.
“𝘐 𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦.”

Job hunting isn’t about saying more.

It’s about telling a clearer, more human story… one that helps the person across the table understand why you (and enjoy the experience).

This is only part one of my reflection.
There was a second panel on sussing out culture, which I’ll share next.

And a shoutout to the lovely people I met this morning:
• David Simpson
• Cheryl Provorny,
• Horace Zhang
• Silvia Chilel Martin
• Rafaella Delia
• Raja S R P

A friend said to me yesterday…
“𝘒𝘪𝘮, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘮 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘰𝘯 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘥𝘐𝘯.”

Which made me nearly snort up my pad thai because honestly… it’s just me talking to my phone, sometimes scrambling into bed mid-thought, hoping the internet doesn’t roast me.

But a few people have asked what I’ve been doing, so here’s the very un-glam version of how I got my LinkedIn life together… and credit where it’s due, most of these nuggets came straight from Sasha Elezovski, who gave me the nudge (and the structure) I clearly needed.

𝟭. 𝗜 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝟱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀
This helped me identify the things I feel confident talking about, and stopped me posting like a gremlin. 
Now everything has a bucket… or at least a place to spark the next post.

𝟮. 𝗜 𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸
Consistency. Not magic. Not virality.
Just me showing up even when my brain says “nah mate, not today.”
(And bless that Schedule button for letting me bank posts on the hyper-productive days.)

𝟯. 𝗜 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗺𝘆𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗣𝗧
A tiny robot mate who keeps me sounding like… me.
I input my thought for a post, it asks questions and then spits out the first draft. It keeps me honest, aligned with my pillars, and helps unstick my brain when ideas aren't flowing.

𝟰. 𝗜 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴
Spreadsheets on spreadsheets baby!
Total engagements over impressions. Clicks + reactions + comments + shares.
Just simple signals that tell me if something resonated… proof I’m not yelling into the void.

𝟱. 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆… 𝗜 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲
At some point you just hit post.
If I can do it, literally anyone can.
I mean… I posted a 10-second video of me pizza-ing down the slopes on Monday. Horrific form. Apparently great content.

Since June, my network has grown from ~𝟰𝟴𝟬 to ~𝟭𝟯𝟬𝟬.
Three hundred people have joined in the last 100 days.
So something is working 🤷‍♀️ 

For December, I’m attempting a post every day.
(Bold - I know)

And because LinkedIn can make everything look shinier than real life… here’s the truth:
• Yes, my posts are landing.
• Yes, the numbers are climbing.
• BUT I’m 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 looking for a 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲.

If you’re in AI adoption and training, I'm seeking a change management training role in a mission-led B2B agency focussing on raising AI literacy/ Adoption of their clients.

My sweet spot is getting people to do things quickly, well, and with confidence 💪

Everyone’s buzzing about AI... I help it stick 🍯 | Adoption & Change | Learning & Development | Retention & Enablement | 🇦🇺→🇬🇧→🇺🇸

A little announcement as I update my experience on LinkedIn…

I’ve been building with the brilliant founder Rachel Kastelein as I contribute to WickBooks as Head of Product & Strategy.

Keen to shape the product direction as WickBooks grows into its place in the AI management space. And I’d love to hear from my HR and L&D mates as we continue to explore ICPs and market fit.

Finally made it to an in-person LIME LeanIn event, led by chapter head Debra Albert.

Feels small to say it like that, given how long this thread’s been running.

Back at the start of 2025, when I was still at HL, Oona first told me about LeanIn circles. I was new to New York and craving community… especially spaces that challenged my thinking and encouraged me to stretch. I looked into joining, then promptly forgot.

After I left HLs, I joined a LeanIn group... and still mostly showed up online.

What I did make time for were the online learning sessions.

One of the most pivotal was a session with Deb Boulanger. She introduced basic GenAI, gave explicit permission to tinker, and talked about building customised GPTs. I took that encouragement and ran with it… as many of you have seen along the way.

Fast forward to this week. In the room. Sharing a meal. And weirdly, sitting alongside three people I’d already met through totally separate networking paths around NYC. One as far back as April (Wendy). Two as recently as last week (Christina and Jose).

That’s the bit that sticks with me.

Community doesn’t arrive fully formed. It stacks quietly. It compounds while you’re half-paying attention. And one day, you look around and realise you’re already in it.

If you’re new to a city or a space… start somewhere. Anywhere.

The dots connect later.

A very festive TechWalk today.
Reindeer frames. Ugly jumpers. New faces everywhere.
Peak December energy.

Janet led the charge… obviously.
Pavan caught the magic… also obviously.

Had some ace chats with Akriti, Kodwo, Shivani, Charles and Annalisa.

Nothing like movement (of lips and limbs) to warm up on a chilly morning! 

Still unsure how the pudding beanie lands here in the US...

𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗳 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗮 🍆?


A few years ago, I was the only woman on a leadership team… and the only one under 40.
Everyone else had grown up in the company. I was the external hire, brought in to build what didn’t yet exist.

A couple of months into the role, I’d just finished delivering a full-staff training when someone took offense at a simple redirect to keep us on track. Instead of speaking with me, they went straight to the big boss… who then called me into his office and asked me to go find the person and apologize.

I remember pausing.
Then asking, very calmly...

"𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘣𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵… 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘦 𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘧 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘢 🍆?"

He looked shocked. Then thoughtful.
And the whole thing unravelled for what it really was.

As a professional woman, you learn how thin the line is between “clear” and “too direct,” between “leading” and “bossy.” The same behaviour that reads as strong in a man gets framed as abrasive in a woman who’s simply doing her job… and doing it well.

These days, I choose a different starting posture.
I enter the room (or the conversation) with the confidence of a middle-aged white man. Why not… they get listened to and paid more.

𝗧𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗼’𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂… 𝗜 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 👀

Since stepping out of Big Law nine months ago, the journey has been squiggly. Reinvention usually is. You try things on, you watch what sticks, and you follow the threads that keep showing up.

Today, I caught up with Kim Steiner, one of the first people I met during my hard-core networking sprint at NY Tech Week. Beyond being a brilliant human, she has been a steady voice as I unpack what I am good at and what I want next, with her recruiter lens catching patterns I sometimes miss.

Then I headed to Industrious for an Ask a Chief of Staff co-working session, where I finally sat with Clara Ma to talk about the path people keep telling me I am orbiting. And honestly… it aligns more than I expected.

I hadn’t come across Chief of Staff roles in Australia or the UK, so today was a real learning moment. Chief of Staff work is intersectional. You sit beside a visionary executive and help turn ambition into execution. You move initiatives forward, fill the gaps, and make things happen without needing to be front and centre. A true generalist role… and it resonates.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗜 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗱𝗼. 

I build the operating rhythms and enablement systems that help teams move through change with clarity. I sit in that 0→1 space shaping direction, translating ambiguity into a plan, and then designing the programs, workflows, and training that get everyone aligned and adopting the way of working. 

My work blends strategic thinking, program leadership, change delivery, and the practical AI literacy teams need to scale without chaos.

Reimagining yourself is messy. But the right people make the path clearer.

I decided early on that if I was going to job hunt, I wasn’t going to do it quietly…
and LinkedIn was going to be my focal point.

This year looked like:
• 81 posts (is that ALLLLL)
• 3,339 profile views
• 𝟭,𝟭𝟱𝟲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 🤯 
• 2,666 reactions
• 621 comments
• LinkedIn Catalyst - getting people talking and sharing fresh perspectives

Nice to know... 
But not the point.

All of this LinkedIn hustle was about the conversations it led to.

The number of times I’ve met or caught up with people and heard:

“Oh, I saw your content before today.”
“That post you shared on X was really helpful.”
“Your posts just make me happy. I love seeing what you get up to.”

That’s the real value.

The more consistently I post, the clearer my thinking and storytelling becomes.
The clearer it becomes, the easier conversations start.

And the funny thing is…
I used to delay posting, knowing I should do it but stalling anyway.

Now it’s habit.
And the more you do it, the better it gets.

This month I’ve been aiming to post every day.
I’ve missed three.
We shall persist!

Because LinkedIn posting isn’t about perfection.
It’s about doing the reps and posting through the cringe anyway.

If you’re job hunting or repositioning, this stuff matters.
I’ve heard that directly from talent professionals at three recruiting events this past week alone.

Not for vanity metrics… but because people form opinions long before they open your CV.

Clarity beats clever.
Consistency beats perfection.

Tomorrow’s Thanksgiving in the US, so we pointed the car north and did the thing we’ve talked about for ages… finally stopped at a Bass Pro Shop.

Peak America. Zero regrets.

Before sunset we wound our way up a misty Vermont mountain to our little Airbnb cabin in the woods. Mulled wine brewing. Fireplace blazing. And the rain… absolutely hammering down on the roof. A simple luxury you forget once you’ve been in apartment living for too long.

We’ll be on the WiFi tonight… but the plan is to lose ourselves to ski legs and too much turkey.

If you’re celebrating, hope you’re with people who make you feel like yourself. If you’re not… hope you still get a moment that feels like a deep exhale.

Happy almost–Turkey Day.

This morning’s Developer Relations in AI session, hosted by Rochelle Sonnenberg at Fabrik, got me thinking about bridges.

Abby Mitchell talked about DevRel as the bridge between builders and users, where technical work becomes shared understanding, and shared understanding becomes trust.

It took me back to my UK EdTech days, leading the link between developers managing licence systems and the marketing and sales teams driving renewals. Different industry, different tech stack… same challenge: turning complex systems into something people understand and value.

That’s what adaptability looks like to me. It’s not about starting over, it’s about spotting the patterns that show up everywhere, and learning the language of the next one.

My 2026 focus: deepening my tech literacy so I can bridge those worlds even better.

Ever since I mentioned my content-writing GPT, people have been asking how I set it up and how it manages to sound like… me.

I finally wrote the process out properly. Nine steps, all practical. How to define your voice, set guardrails, train it on your audience, and build a system that supports your writing instead of replacing it.

If you’ve been meaning to create your own writing GPT, I hope this guide is helpful!

Would love to hear what yours ends up sounding like.

Most founders want to publish more, but nobody has time to sit around polishing LinkedIn posts. A custom GPT won’t replace your voice… but it will hel

Open article: Create Your Own Content-Writing GPT by Kimberly Langley • 4 min read

Morning coffee in Battery Park with Rachel Kastelein… two ex-educators comparing notes on where her AI for people and teams is heading. The pace is wild, and it feels good seeing more women building the tools that will shape how we learn and lead. Every chat like this reinforces how quickly AI is moving from a ‘nice idea’ to a real expectation in modern enablement.

We grabbed a quick Hudson photo before heading off. Conversations like this pull me back to what matters… useful systems, real adoption, humans at the centre. 

Curious how others are seeing this shift… from ‘AI is interesting’ to ‘AI is now part of how we enable our teams.’

Jersey City had some serious founder energy before 9am this morning.

Quick thanks to Ashley Grace Jefferson, MBA and Mike Dunckley for hosting the Coffee Shop Series for founders, funders, and fractionals (F3).

A simple format, beautifully run… non-work conversation starters, a hot seat for anyone keen to share what they’re building, and immediate, tangible feedback from the collective brain.

Great coffee, even better pastries, and sharp conversations with people who genuinely care about their craft.

If you’re in JC and building or advising in the early-stage trenches, keep an eye out for the next one. Worth the early start.

The joy of being naturally curious is you never stop learning.


This weekend we hosted our first Cheese & Conspiracies night. 
As the comedian Ron Funches says… 
“You don’t believe in any conspiracy theories?... That’s a strong stance to take.”
It wasn’t about being right. Just low-stakes theories, good cheese, and a lot of laughing at how differently we all connect the dots.

The weekend also included a wander around Grounds for Sculpture. Some pieces made instant sense. Others needed a tilt of the head. 
My favourite was Giant George by Gordon Gund, who lost his sight in his 30s and sculpted it purely by touch.


Highly recommend finding people and stepping into situations that challenge how you see things.

Started skiing in January.

Cut to me… in Vermont… pretending I know what I’m doing on a green.

Adult learning is wild.
My brain’s like: we’re grown, we career-pivoted, we moved countries… surely we can manage sliding on snow?

And my legs are like: absolutely not.

So I’m embracing the ugly stage… especially the slightly-panicked descent on any blue.
The bit where you’re bad and you stay bad until one day you’re… less bad.

Tiny reps. Tiny wins. A lot of cold.

Practice to mastery… or at least until the turns stop feeling like high-stakes negotiations with gravity ⛷️❄️

I’ve been tinkering with AI for a while, but this Google piece finally nudged me to look at agentic AI properly.

Also testing it for a very practical reason… I need to book a week of skiing in Europe in 2026, and anything that cuts down the admin is a win.

Link here if you want it: https://lnkd.in/es-w8UC6

Will report back!

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