Relationships, Intimacy & Support

Being needed by many is not the same as being known by someone.

A discreet, sophisticated conversation the Institute holds with the women who carry the most.

What we explore

01

The loneliness of leadership

The room at the top is quieter than anyone admits.

02

Difficulty trusting others

The cost of a lifetime of self-reliance.

03

Relationships affected by overwork

The people you love, waiting for you to arrive.

04

Emotional availability

Being present, not just physically there.

05

Receiving care

Letting others carry something for you.

06

Partnership

Building intimacy alongside ambition.

07

Friendship

The relationships that hold you outside of role.

08

Family expectations

The people you cannot outsource.

09

Building reciprocal relationships

Not another audience — a circle.

10

Creating a personal advisory circle

The counsel around the counsel.

You are allowed to be known — not just useful.