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The difference between “informing“ and actually “communicating“
In many organizations, communication is treated as a straightforward task: share the information, send the message, move on. Once an email is sent, a presentation delivered, or a document published, communication is often considered “done”. Yet, information shared is not always information understood. This is where the distinction between informing and communicating becomes important. Informing focuses on sending, communicating values understanding Informing focuses o
Martina Cilia
Jan 72 min read


Not just waffles and EU drama
Paris dazzles, London hustles, and Madrid shines with its sun-soaked plazas. And then there’s Brussels. Often overlooked, sometimes underestimated, but quietly – almost mischievously – offering something that many other capitals struggle to balance: a dynamic career scene and a truly livable city.
Martina Cilia
Sep 25, 20253 min read


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 1, 20253 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 26, 20253 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 12, 20252 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 16, 20252 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 1, 20254 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 19, 20252 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 6, 20254 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 21, 20252 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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