Each of us holds incredible talents and potential—often dormant, yet full of latent energy. Think of it being similar to water: calm and still, yet capable of becoming a powerful current. What if we could harness that potential and transform it into momentum for personal and collective growth?
This is what mentoring is all about in our international community. It’s not just about career guidance. It’s about unlocking personal strengths and developing skills that transcend professional fields.
In today’s world, these transversal, or “soft” skills are no longer optional—they’re essential. Whether you are applying for a job, wanting to collaborate on a project, or simply seeking to contribute more meaningfully to society, these abilities can be the extra spark that makes all the difference.
Our mentoring approach brings together a diverse, global network of mentors and professionals. Together, we co-create knowledge across disciplines, much like the interconnected streams of energy flowing from different sources—each adding strength, each building toward a common goal.
The project we propose draws inspiration from Aristotle’s vision of the autonomy of the sciences. According to Aristotle, reality is made up of different domains, each governed by its own principles—like mathematics, biology, or ethics. Aristotle envisioned a comprehensive “encyclopedic” project: organizing and expanding human
knowledge in a way that reflects the richness and complexity of the real world.
On empathy, a work in progress
On request, this article is a republication of an article that appeared on “therosemaryallison” Although this article is based on fact, any similarity to people or events is purely coincidental. This article was created to inspire thoughtful discussion, and is part of…
Don’t Want to Retire
I am one of the co-founders of the website “Don’t want to retire”, along with Chiara Francesca di Tizio and Melanie Phillibert. It all began when I was about to embark on a lucrative few days of contracts with an international organization. I was contacted by my…