LEADERSHIP : HOW AUTHENTIC CAN YOU REALLY BE?

Reading time: 1 minute In times where authenticity and leadership go seemingly hand in hand, an important question is: what do you stand for as a leader? The truth is, answering that question might be easier said than done. Just try it yourself: Are you aware of your professional identity?Is your behaviour as a leader… Continue reading LEADERSHIP : HOW AUTHENTIC CAN YOU REALLY BE?

WHY IS IT SO DIFFICULT TO SAY YES TO YOURSELF?

Reading time: 3 minutes Saying YES to another is easy. So easy most of us need to learn how to say NO. We say YES to others even knowing it will be extremely difficult (if not impossible) to meet the expectations. Think about an emergency at work. Nothing serious. How easy is it to skip… Continue reading WHY IS IT SO DIFFICULT TO SAY YES TO YOURSELF?

WHEN THE ONLY CONSTANT IS CHANGE

Reading time: 3 minutes Last week at the dinner table of our ladies business network group, one of my table companions asked me why I prefer working with the bigger companies. She is working for one of worlds biggest companies herself. While I was trying to explain the feeling of dynamism I get when working… Continue reading WHEN THE ONLY CONSTANT IS CHANGE

10 TIPS FOR CATCHING YOUR BIG FISH IN 2015

Reading time: 1 minute ! 10 tips for Catching your Big Fish in 2015 : #1 Check your commitment. Are you ready to make a change? #2 Did u know that writing down increases the chance of achieving it by a 1000? #3 Enlist someone committed to your vision to help you reach your goal… Continue reading 10 TIPS FOR CATCHING YOUR BIG FISH IN 2015

LEADERSHIP : MAXIMIZE YOUR IMPACT

Reading time: 5 minutes Impact. It’s a recurrent theme in executive Coaching. Whether you are looking to improve your organization’s performance or working through the day-to-day leadership challenges of solving problems and getting the work done, with being in charge as a leader comes the need to positively impact. To be successful as a leader… Continue reading LEADERSHIP : MAXIMIZE YOUR IMPACT

DESIGN YOUR HAPPINESS IN 5 EASY STEPS

Reading time: 5 minutes Happiness. Isn’t it the óne thing we are all looking for? It often lies in the balance we’d all love to find. Work. Life. Career. Family. Ambition. Health. So you want to be Happy. Let’s assume we all do. But is it accidental? Do you need to deserve it? Or maybe… Continue reading DESIGN YOUR HAPPINESS IN 5 EASY STEPS

HOW TO LEAD CONFIDENT WITHOUT BEING LABELLED ARROGANT (WITH CHECKLIST FOR SELF-ASSESSMENT)

Reading time: 4 minutes We all know that charismatic person entering the room. It’s definitely not purely appearance. Standing tall, making eye contact, with the right tone of voice, and just enough energy and passion. So how about yòur personal branding? Is it important to you? Research has shown that being perceived as confident, decisive… Continue reading HOW TO LEAD CONFIDENT WITHOUT BEING LABELLED ARROGANT (WITH CHECKLIST FOR SELF-ASSESSMENT)

BALANCE YOUR STRENGHTS IN 4 STEPS

Reading time: 5 minutes Tell me, what is your greatest Strength? Are you blessed with excellent communication skills? A strong analyser? Decisive? Structured? Peaceable? Results-oriented? Before reading any further, take a little time to reflect upon following 2 questions: ⇒ What do others appreciate in you? ⇒ What do you encourage in other people? Let’s… Continue reading BALANCE YOUR STRENGHTS IN 4 STEPS

IT’S ALL ABOUT TRANSFORMATION

Reading time: 5 minutes A new year. A new beginning. New Year’s resolutions are a hot topic right now. Wikipedia describes them as an act of self-improvement. A ritual originating from the ancient Babylonians and the Romans. All making promises to their gods at the start of each year. There are online generators to help… Continue reading IT’S ALL ABOUT TRANSFORMATION

ARE YOU ADDICTED TO STRESS?

Reading time: 3 minutes Sleeping bad? Forgetting things? Trouble concentrating? Feeling tired? Shoulder or neck or stomach pain? An unceasing back- or headache? Overeating, -drinking or –smoking? Easily irritated? Lackadaisical? Or just feeling restless lately? I can go on for a while. All symptoms of an increased stress level. And although stress is experienced differently… Continue reading ARE YOU ADDICTED TO STRESS?