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For now, don’t worry about how you’ll get it. Don’t worry what other people will say. Just close your eyes and say What You Really Want for yourself.

o me, our bodies and minds are just like machines: they process whatever we give it. The more methodical and aware you are about each of your inputs, the better your outputs. “It’s just like magic!” I exclaimed, looking at the constantly refreshing screen of our app, while my cofounder, Dan, tweaks the code in real time. “Um no, it’s just a command. I tell it what to do, and the computer just does it.” Input, output. What I love about most technology is that it is pretty predictable.

hat your 2022 Vision Plan looks like will vary according to your lifestyle, personality, or how you best motivate yourself. The point is to start defining it. The Stack World Members get access to a full template of 48 Conversation Starters for your 2022 Vision Plan as well as a live workshop and writing space this Sunday, on January 23rd 2022. Members also get access to previous workshops in the On Demand Library. If you want to start designing your life, you can sign up for the session here.

What is broken in your industry — and why do you care enough to fix it? If you’re building something — or even just thinking about it — this is one of the most important exercises you’ll do. This piece will help you move from “I have an idea” to “I understand exactly why this needs to exist.” Inside, I break down the exact framework I use to: Identify what’s actually broken in an industry → Turn frustration into a clear business position.

hat is broken in your industry — and why do you care enough to fix it? If you’re building something — or even just thinking about it — this is one of the most important exercises you’ll do. This piece will help you move from “I have an idea” to “I understand exactly why this needs to exist.” Inside, I break down the exact framework I use to: Identify what’s actually broken in an industry → Turn frustration into a clear business position.

onight in our Stack World WORLDBUILDER SHOW we discussed the stages of worldbuilding and discussed Brand Vehicles again. You can watch the replay in your Stack app. But I thought it might be helpful to elaborate a little more and provide a case study to help everyone visualize precisely what a brand vehicle is. Most people think a brand is a logo, a product, or a marketing campaign. It isn’t.

t 29, Adwoa Aboah is one of the most photographed women in the world. Her trademark spirited smile (usually recognisable by a glinting tooth gem) has graced the cover of every major magazine across the globe. Alongside dominating fashion campaigns and covers, Aboah is the founder of Gurls Talk a nonprofit which aims to destigmatise mental health conversations while fostering a supportive community that gives girls a voice.

or over half a century, Veuve Clicquot’s Bold Woman Award has stood as a beacon of female entrepreneurial excellence. Now in its 53rd year, the prestigious honor has once again spotlighted a remarkable group of women pushing the boundaries of business, innovation, and social impact. The 2025 Bold Woman and Bold Future Award finalists represent a new wave of leadership—women whose bold visions have transformed industries, challenged norms, and created tangible change.

Even before the pandemic, there was a chasm - usually around the maternity leave years - where women in the workplace would pull back from leadership roles. Almost all organisations with a graduate training program successfully achieve 50/50 gender intake, only to see leadership levels at anything from 4-44% women. Where are we all going?