The way in which we work has long taken a toll on many. We need to admit the problems, take stock and reimagine a future that works for everyone. “Nothing should go back to normal. Normal wasn’t working. If we go back to the way things were, we will have lost the lesson. May we…
Work from home (WFH) means more screen time for many. This can negatively impact our sleep. Sleep deprivation makes us more impatient and antagonistic and we more than likely pass this on to our colleagues. We offer ways to get a better sleep. Are you having trouble sleeping lately? Feeling a bit more at wits…
To buoy your spirits, curiosity and a renewed focus on the ‘little things’ can help sustain and nourish you through even the toughest times. When first faced with the reality of my home becoming my main place to hang, my chest tightened. Like many of us, I’m used to being out and about a lot,…
Staying at home requires new routines to stay mentally and physically invigorated. We discuss key questions to help you create ones that nourish and sustain you. As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads and efforts to “flatten the curve” through social distancing intensify, many of us find ourselves facing a long and continued stay at home. This…
The goal is to change your response to what you cannot control. To grow so strong on the inside that events on the outside cannot impact your inner wellbeing. As the COVID-19 virus rips its way around the world right now, we are all facing a changing and unpredictable reality. In all likelihood, we are…
While it is not the first time, I was recently approached by a nation wide company looking for professional development services at fire sale prices. Why this came as such a shock was because this high profile company is known for both it’s rapid growth and for it’s formidable profits. Yet despite a growing chorus…
Employee engagement’s effect on the bottom line is über impressive. This is why I’ll never keep quiet about it. Engaged people are more motivated and committed to their employer and to staying focused on achieving business goals. Disengaged people can be a suck on morale and impact everything from customer service to sales, productivity, quality, innovation,…
Now more than ever, getting the most from your people is critical. In a constantly shifting environment your organization is faced with how to keep up with the rate of change, retain good people, be more productive and to be innovative all at the same time. Your organization must constantly spring forth fresh new ideas…
OK. You’ve been working hard and you are already feeling the effects of the Christmas frenzy. A blow-out is long over due. Great. Just make sure you don’t make the office party the place where you finally let your hair down. That would just be unwise and career limiting. So muster up all of your…
In theory, Christmas is a time that simply spills over with joy and celebration. It’s a joyous holiday when you get together with friends and family, catch up, exchange gifts, and generally have a merry ol’ time. In reality though, it can be a time of great stress and unhappiness. There is so much to…