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A Curious Day at the Barn: Unexpected Lessons About Quality
Sometimes the best way to reset is to step into a completely different environment. Curiosity led me to visit my friend Jean at the barn to understand why time with her horse, Jet, is her therapy. With 11 horses on the property, the scene was peaceful—green pastures, fall leaves, and a quiet rhythm of routines. What I didn’t expect was how much this visit would teach me about quality. Before I noticed anything technical, I noticed the relationship. The calm, palpable connec
Fiona Mackenzie
Nov 202 min read


Exploring what drives quality leaders to think differently.
Purna’s career spans Pfizer, Novartis, and UPenn— and who now leads his own software company. Purna speaks about quality with a mix of logic, humility, and heart. His journey — from a curious child in India to senior roles across quality, auditing, and compliance — reflects upon a career built on curiosity, connection, and integrity. As a boy, Purna admits he “wasn’t a great student,” more interested in cricket and exploration than memorization. That changed when a college p
Fiona Mackenzie
Nov 72 min read


Curiosity creates Connection
What I’ve learned so far is that you absolutely need to be a self-starter when you venture out on your own. Having a clear purpose to get up in the morning — and the discipline to stick to a to-do list — makes all the difference in staying motivated and grounded. I’ve also been reflecting on how to stand out as a quality consultant. I’m realizing, it's about clarity, simply knowing what I stand for and what I want to contribute. At the core of that is curiosity — in my work,
Fiona Mackenzie
Oct 182 min read


When you commit the Universe conspires to assist
Thank you, Barbra, since reading about this in your book My name is Barbra, I was curious to see what would happen if I truly committed...
Fiona Mackenzie
Oct 92 min read
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