by Ilse Noppen | Dec 14, 2016 | Energy, General, Happiness, Life
After two years of deliberation, a month ago, we finally decided to give in to our son’s wish for a dog. A puppy, actually. I admit to being more of a cat person. Also, to saying that I would never have a dog because I am frightened of them. I was bitten as a child...
by Ilse Noppen | Sep 29, 2016 | General, Life, Success
Sara Blakely, Founder and CEO of Spanx, learned the secret of failure at a young age. Her father used to ask her and her brother at dinner table what they had failed at. She would get a high five when she failed and he’d say ‘Congratulations, way to...
by Ilse Noppen | Jul 7, 2016 | General
A worldwide survey around the gender issue done by Mercer suggests that actions need to be taken at two levels to improve gender equality. At an organisational level, from hiring and promoting women to rethinking roles and definitions. And at the individual level,...
by Ilse Noppen | Feb 17, 2016 | Energy, General, Happiness, Life, Talents
There are many reasons why you need to know your talents but these are the main ones I would like to share with you. 1, Energy It’s very simple. Your talents give you energy, mental energy. When you are doing something where you use your talents, you will feel...
by Ilse Noppen | Jan 15, 2016 | General
What would make 2016 your best year yet? If 2016 was a year you will look back on as a game changer, a year that changed everything, what would have taken place? What you would like to learn or develop this year? What would you like more of? What would you like less...
by Ilse Noppen | May 29, 2015 | Energy, General, Happiness, Life, Talents
Having a clear view and understanding of your talents, helps you bring more energy to your life. Talents are not about what you are able to do – talents are all about what you LOVE doing. How energized you feel at the end of the day, depends on which talents you give...