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Parents often imagine childhood as a season of carefree play, but neuroscience paints a different picture. These early years are an active construction site. Before age seven, the brain is wiring itself at astonishing speed, building the circuits that will govern focus, perseverance and self-belief.

The leaders who leave the deepest mark are frequently the least visible. They guide without spectacle, shape outcomes without fanfare and embody what we might call “invisible leadership.”

We often imagine self-esteem as a towering structure, built on years of achievement, charisma or authority. But neuroscience suggests a subtler truth. Confidence is less a monument than a series of neural pathways, delicate, rewired daily by what we practice. Self-esteem is, quite literally, habit in motion.Now consider imposter syndrome, that nagging inner critic insisting you don’t belong, that your seat at the table is a mistake.

In the pursuit of personal growth and self-realisation, one cannot underestimate the power of confidence. It is the driving force that propels us to embrace challenges, seize opportunities and unlock our true potential. However, in this journey of life, our confidence can often become entangled with self-doubt and limiting beliefs, hindering us from reaching our fullest potential.

In a world where words hold immense power, it's crucial to recognise how certain labels can be limiting and even harmful. One such label that needs to be examined is the term "Strong Black Women." While it may seem like a compliment, it can have detrimental effects on the individuals it's used to describe.