Posted on 05 Jul 2024
My client, Sam, is a critical thinker with a scientist’s approach to the world. His go-to strategy is to ask challenging questions, poke holes, and play the devil’s advocate. This approach isn’t something he’s necessarily honed or crafted; it’s simply his natural style and the way he feels most comfortable interacting with the world. For [...]
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Posted on 30 May 2024
With my husband recovering from knee surgery and a recent trip back to the States to support my dad through a major surgery, I’ve been reflecting on care-taking. What does it mean to support others during times of vulnerability and uncertainty? These situations often arise without warning and with no manual to guide us. It [...]
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Posted on 27 Mar 2024
Leaders, I have a question for you: When was the last time you engaged in deeply present and focused listening in a team meeting or with a direct report? For that matter, when was the last time you felt deeply listened to and heard by your boss? Do you remember what it feels like, what [...]
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Posted on 20 Feb 2024
If you’re like me, you’ve likely noticed that the initial enthusiasm around “new year-new me” resolutions starts to fade towards the end of January and has pretty much left the scene by Valentine’s Day. The energy and focus that surged in early January often gives way to the realities of daily life and workplace pressure. [...]
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Posted on 11 Dec 2023
I’ve had a year of big emotions…some real highs but also the presence of emotions I wish I could say I somehow rose above. Deep sadness, anger, jealousy, envy–all have reared their heads at various points this year. At times, I’ve found myself yearning to switch off my emotional valve or simply tune out! In [...]
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Posted on 05 Dec 2023
With one of our newest designated commercial days, “Giving Tuesday”, just around the corner, I found myself reflecting on a valuable lesson learned during the early months of the pandemic. Amidst juggling roles as chief home-school teacher, chef, boredom-buster, and family hair-cutter, I dedicated some lockdown time to my self-development journey, specifically diving into a [...]
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