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Let‘s talk Gratitude
Let’s talk about gratitude. I recently read Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown, a fascinating book and highly recommended! While so many chapters are interesting, the one on gratitude caught my attention. It made me wonder about my gratitude…
The Power of No
You take on that volunteer role in an organisation you love because they can’t find anyone. How can you refuse to help your colleague with that important project? Oh – a great speaking opportunity has come up! Before you know…
Should an entrepreneur be like a Swiss army knife?
Starting entrepreneurs often think they need to be like a Swiss army knife – able to do (almost) everything. But should they? The art in entrepreneurship, and leadership in general, is to act from a place of great self knowledge.…
How to stop listening to that voice holding you back – and get going
Strengthen your leadership through knowing and understanding yourself first
“For leaders, the first task in management has nothing to do with leading others; step one poses the challenge of knowing and managing oneself.” Daniel Goleman. I agree. First lead yourself. Identify and value your inner resources and understand how…
Why you should focus on your input, rather than your output
Traditionally society praises more easily what we are DO-ing, what we have achieved, which position we hold, what possessions we have, as signs of being successful. It’s a focus on the output. Thankfully, increasingly more attention goes to who we…
Is getting mentally fit a luxury? Is it even an option any more?
Hello December! The last month of a year we will no doubt, never forget. Some of us might remember what happened in 2002. Everyone will remember 2020. It is a challenging year. At the beginning of the pandemic, during the…
A simple powerful way to reduce your stress level
When I am all over the place, when I feel I can’t focus on what I need to do first, deep breathing is my favorite answer. It helps me shift from feeling stressed or nervous to finding balance and clarity.…
One powerful strategy to develop your mental fitness
Mental fitness is your capacity to handle life’s challenges with a positive mindset rather than getting stressed or upset. As we grow up with hardwired (negative) thought patterns, it is often a challenge to develop that more positive mindset. Through…