Our latest campfire gathering brought vulnerability, insight, and shared strength to the circle. Together, we held space for real-life challenges from shifting careers to navigating health changes, brain fog, and the ongoing dance of stakeholder management.

💚 We welcomed a new voice into our community @Victor and reflected on the importance of safe spaces where people can be honest about what’s really going on: emotionally, cognitively, professionally. The flames carried stories of learning to ask for support, setting thoughtful boundaries, and staying true to one’s process in high-stakes environments.

Key reflections included:

The impact of hormonal shifts on focus and energy, and the courage it takes to seek medical and emotional support
The challenge of balancing transparency and confidentiality especially when navigating complex stakeholder landscapes (a theme extended from our last campfire session)
The reminder that asking for space to think, especially in interviews or high-pressure moments, is a sign of self-awareness, not weakness
Insights on how to create more supportive check-ins when someone is unwell focusing on what they need, not why they’re unavailable
The emotional toll of communication struggles and the healing power of naming them out loud in a trusted space

Next Steps Sparked by the Firelight: • Explore new, compassionate ways of supporting colleagues when they’re unwell • Honor personal rhythms in interviews and meetings, especially for reflective thinkers • Stay intentional in stakeholder communication: sharing the right information in the right context • Seek support for health transitions, knowing that no one should navigate change alone • Embrace curiosity and ask deeper questions (not just to solve problems, but to truly understand them)

Once again, the campfire reminded us: leadership is deeply human. It’s in the pauses we take, the questions we ask, the grace we give ourselves and others. Thank you to everyone who showed up with honesty, presence, and firelight in your hearts.

We rise together. 🐲

Looking forward to the next Tânydraig Campfire,With gratitude,Your fellow dragon traveler 💚🔥