Chiara Ferragni, a verdict, and the lesson we can’t ignore. Friends, family, and clients have been asking my opinion on what happened with Chiara Ferragni —the Italian influencer known internationally—especially after yesterday’s court decision in Milan , which cleared her of aggravated fraud charges related to the charity-linked “pandoro” and Easter egg campaigns. I’m sharing my point of view because: She is a female entrepreneur  (female entrepreneurship is close to my heart and central to...

When Knowledge Is Everywhere, Communication Becomes the Power. Why the next advantage isn’t what you know — it’s how humanly you express it. There was a time when knowledge lived behind closed doors. The person who had access to information had leverage. The person who understood how things worked had power. Then came internet and Google — and the rules changed. Suddenly, “information” became available to the majority. Anyone could search. Anyone could learn. Anyone could find the answer. And...

Marianna Penna on Public Speaking Academy Stage “ Business is not a race, it’s a journey. ” A few words, said at the right time, can land like a truth you didn’t know you were carrying. That quote came from Keely Woolley —an incredible coach who supports high-performing women in business to succeed without compromising their wellbeing —when we were talking about the pressure women face to win business , perform , lead , and still be “everything” at the same time. And honestly? That sentence...