Look Your Best. Be Your Best. Do Your Best. Why We Need Professionalism Now More Than Ever When I was a kid, my dad would drop me and my brother off at school every morning. And every morning — without fail — he’d say the same thing: “Look your best, be your best, do your… Continue reading Is Professionalism Optional?
Why waiting for burnout is no longer a badge of honor There’s a kind of exhaustion that doesn’t show up on a checklist. You’re still flying. Still leading. Still hitting every target. But internally, the lights are flickering. The “stand-by” systems are running. And somewhere in the silence between takeoffs and meetings, a quiet voice… Continue reading At Capacity: How to Reset Your Health & Wellbeing in 3 Ways
A note from Reyné: While I usually write for a broad community of high-performing professionals—many of whom I deeply admire—this post is especially for the women in that circle. If you’re a woman who’s been operating at full throttle—or if you know one—I hope this message finds its way to the right inbox. And to… Continue reading Permission to Pause
A Message for International Women’s Day “Another empty kitchen” Fifty years ago, it was uncommon to hear a woman’s voice over the airwaves. And when one did break through, it wasn’t unusual to be met with the remark “Another empty kitchen”—a condescending reminder that, in many minds, a woman’s place wasn’t in the skies, the… Continue reading Breaking Barriers & Leading Forward
In aviation, when an accident happens, we say, “Let’s leave it to the investigators.” And that’s absolutely right—the investigation will uncover the facts, and speculation without data doesn’t serve anyone. Yet, time and time again, we see a predictable pattern emerge in public discourse—if a male pilot is involved, people default to terms like “pilot… Continue reading 6 Reasons Why We Focus on Gender When Something Goes Wrong
High-achieving women are no strangers to pushing limits, breaking barriers, and setting new standards of success. But at what cost? The difference between burnout and brilliance isn’t just about how hard you work—it’s about how intentionally you manage your energy, mindset, and renewal. The Hidden Cost of High Performance Burnout doesn’t happen overnight. It builds… Continue reading Burnout vs. Brilliance: The Fine Line High-Performers Must Walk
As aviation professionals, we’re used to navigating through turbulence, but what about the turbulence within our bodies? If I had a dollar (or a frequent flyer mile) for every text or email about the best way to “detox” after the holidays, I’d sit in first class when I travel! The new year sparks a desire to… Continue reading Starting 2025 with a Flight Plan for Wellbeing
For many of us, holiday travel is a double-edged sword: it’s a chance to connect with loved ones and participate in meaningful traditions, but it often comes with hidden costs to our mental and physical well-being. Packed airports, unpredictable delays, last-minute gatherings, and the pressure to make everything perfect can leave us feeling more drained… Continue reading The True Cost of Holiday Travel and How to Stay Balanced
Buyer Beware – Navigating the Pilot Mental Health Movement I recently spoke at the UAA Conference in Memphis, where over 140 institutional members gathered to hear distinguished speakers present their research on a wide variety of topics, one of the hottest being mental health in aviation. It’s the “hot topic” in the industry right now,… Continue reading October Insight-Buyer Beware
4 Powerful Questions Every Aviation Professional Should Ask Themselves Aviation professionals constantly balance high expectations and intense pressure. Whether you’re flying a plane, managing a crew, or handling logistics, the job’s demands can take a toll on your physical and mental health. While physical fitness is often emphasized in aviation, mental health is equally important in… Continue reading October Insights-Four Questions
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