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The Future is Female (and Mentally Fit): Women, Leadership & Optics
A New Vision for Women in Optics There’s a quiet revolution happening in healthcare — and it’s being led by women. Not just as clinicians, but as leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Women who are no longer waiting for permission to step forward, but creating their own space — in boardrooms, on conference stages, and in businesses built from passion and purpose. But here’s the truth: Leadership for women looks different. We’re balancing careers, children, marriages, identit
Dr Pretty Basra
Nov 14, 20253 min read


How to Lead with Emotional Intelligence (When You’re Under Pressure)
Leadership Isn’t About Control — It’s About Connection When everything feels urgent, leadership can start to feel like firefighting. You’re juggling patients, staff, numbers, deadlines — and somehow expected to stay calm, composed, and inspiring. But leadership isn’t about being unshakable. It’s about being self-aware . That’s where emotional intelligence (EI) comes in — the hidden advantage that separates average managers from truly transformational leaders. What Emotional
Dr Pretty Basra
Nov 13, 20253 min read


The Science of Stillness: Why High Performers Need to Pause
The Hustle Hangover If you’re ambitious, driven, and constantly moving toward the next goal, this one’s for you. High performers — especially in healthcare and entrepreneurship — often wear “busy” as a badge of honour. We believe productivity equals progress. But what if the real key to high performance isn’t motion - it’s stillness ? In a world that rewards constant action, pausing can feel uncomfortable, even indulgent. But neuroscience tells us the opposite: your brain nee
Dr Pretty Basra
Nov 8, 20253 min read


Turning Setbacks into Strength: The Secret to 7-Figure Thinking
The Power of Perspective Every successful person has a moment they’d rather forget - the rejection, the failure, the heartbreak, the closed door. But here’s what most people don’t realise: Those moments are not detours. They’re data points. I failed my A-Levels.I rebuilt a business that was close to collapsing. I’ve been rejected, ignored, and underestimated more times than I can count. And yet, every single setback became the foundation of my success. Because success isn’t a
Dr Pretty Basra
Nov 7, 20253 min read
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