Laura Berger
“‘I can’t’ means ‘I won’t.'” That was my father’s answer, every time, when I told him I couldn’t do something as a child. I didn’t understand it then. I only knew it frustrated me, because I wasn’t trying to make a philosophical point. I was trying to explain that something felt too hard, too uncomfortable, … Read more
I was wading in a river in Alaska when a man beside me hooked a salmon and a brown bear began moving directly toward him. He had already done the hard part: he had hooked the fish, kept tension on the line, and begun reeling it toward him. Then the bear entered the water. He … Read more
On a recent flight, I did what I often do: I put on a children’s movie. I’m not subtle about it. I laugh out loud. I’ve been known to tear up. On this particular flight, I was watching Inside Out 2, and somewhere over the middle of the country, I was laughing hard enough that the man beside … Read more
In 2006, my husband and I did the thing so many overworked people talk about on vacation and never actually do. We checked out completely. At 32, we were both feeling deeply burned out and decided to take a break. Like many people, we had gone somewhere, fallen in love with it, and said, “We could live … Read more
Have you ever hosted a dinner party where you did it all? I mean everything. You planned the menu, cooked every dish, greeted guests, refilled drinks, cleared plates, and did the dishes while everyone else was laughing around the table. You were there, technically, but you barely tasted the food. You certainly didn’t enjoy the evening. ow, … Read more
Have you ever noticed how spring doesn’t just arrive—it unfolds? First, the soil softens. Then, tentative shoots push through. Slowly but surely, the bloom begins. Leadership works in much the same way. It often starts with a spark: a question, a fresh perspective, a bold idea. But for inspiration to take root and create a lasting … Read more
Laura Berger, Founder and CEO of Berdeo Group. has spent 2+ decades coaching exceptional leaders into the C-suite and boardroom. Laura always has powerful concepts to share and illustrates them with real examples. In this episode she discusses how understanding how our brain works can make us exponentially more influential.
Have you ever walked out of a meeting more focused on defending your worth than discovering what you could learn? In today’s high-stakes workplace, it’s easy to fall into the exhausting loop of proving yourself—seeking validation, justifying decisions, striving for recognition. But here’s the truth: the drive to prove ourselves often stalls the very growth … Read more
Envision a leadership realm where strength is harmonized with compassion and assertiveness coexists with kindness. This vision is not just an idealistic dream; it’s a transformative reality achievable through the integrated approach of assertive empathy. This concept reshapes leadership dynamics and profoundly enhances team performance. Let’s delve into the neuroscience underpinning assertive empathy and explore why mastering this duality is pivotal … Read more
The routine of “work, eat, sleep, repeat” can be draining, leading many to feel a lack of fulfillment. True satisfaction involves thriving, not just surviving. If this resonates, it might be time to explore the concept of the third place, a term popularized by sociologist Ray Oldenburg. This concept refers to spaces beyond the office (the second … Read more