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Lessons from living and working in the heart of Europe
September in Brussels is a funny month. The heart of Europe doesn’t just get busier – it gets younger, more eager, and slightly overdressed. Traineeships start, new jobs kick off, and suddenly the streets fill with people juggling maps, badges, and big expectations.
Martina Cilia
Sep 13 min read


Beyond coffee: the productivity toolbox
In the fast-paced, hyper-connected world of modern work, staying organized, creative, and sane is no small feat – especially in the ...
Martina Cilia
Aug 263 min read


What if we stopped treating young talent like a warm-up act?
We’ve been seating young talent in the opening slot for too long. They tune the instruments. They warm up the crowd. They play a short set and then step aside for the “main act.” But what if we’ve had it backwards? What if the next generation isn’t preparing for the stage – they are the stage?
Martina Cilia
Aug 122 min read


Not on the menu, but in every bite
In any organization, some roles are like the essential, often-unseen infrastructure: absolutely vital, yet rarely celebrated until their...
Martina Cilia
Jul 162 min read


More than meets the eye
Imagine your brain in revolt: pulsing pain, nausea, blurred vision, and the world suddenly too loud, too bright, too much. That’s...
Martina Cilia
Jun 14 min read


When Ivy League means sliding doors
Some years ago, on this day, I received incredible news. And I remember the date not just because it was March 19 – my birthday – but because it was March 19, 2020. The day the world stopped.
Martina Cilia
Mar 192 min read


Success should taste delicious
What makes you hold back in a meeting, even when you know you’ve got the perfect answer? Why do you apologize when you’ve done nothing wrong? And why, despite everything, do you feel like you're still waiting for permission to take up space in the room?
Martina Cilia
Mar 64 min read


Finding your voice in a city of accents
With 24 official EU languages and an even greater number spoken daily, Brussels is a linguistic jungle, and for many of us, navigating it is both an art and an adventure.
Martina Cilia
Feb 212 min read


A decade in review
Celebrating 10 years in the job market – and probably just as long on LinkedIn – provides the perfect excuse to set aside my usual cynicism with a cheeky take on 10 lessons learned: a friendly nudge to young pros – or just a memo to my younger self!
Martina Cilia
May 6, 20244 min read
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