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Nobody likes waiting.
It is boring. Annoying. Frustrating. The uncertainty of it can cause anger and anxiety. And the longer the wait, the bigger these...


“Make to-do list” is the first thing I write on my to-do list.
With pen. On paper. It might seem old-fashioned. And a tad neurotic. But this overview of all my to-do’s in front of me gives structure....


Discombobulated.
I heard this word for the first time recently and it’s been buzzing in my head since. What a brilliant word. As coaches, we always watch...


Day 2 of the Mindfulness coach training I’m attending!
I always found mindfulness a bit wishy-washy. But I can’t deny the health benefits! So I decided to learn more about it, especially how...


“Dad is away for 3 nights, which night shall we do the sleepover in the big bed?”
“Tonight!” yelled my 2yo. “The last night?”, my 5yo proposed. Delayed gratification is a skill that takes time to develop. Not giving...


You wouldn’t think twice about giving someone else support if they asked for it.
But do you give it as readily to yourself? Space for learning Time for reflecting A moment to concentrate Contemplate Ponder Question See...


Gratitude is underrated.
Do you say ‘thank you’ enough? For the big things, and for the small things? For the effort. For a smile. For a compliment. For just...


Are you making yourself visible enough at work?
Or are you hiding like this goose in the high grass? Visibility. We know we need to think about it and work at it. But we don’t want to....


The women's network at Tripadvisor and TheFork asked me to do a seminar on confidence, self-esteem, impostor syndrome and other related issues.
We decided to open it up to all employees. Because insecurities don't discriminate based on gender. I'm yet to meet the person who has...


Young and old.
Modern and traditional. New perspectives and knowing what to expect. Fresh ideas and years of experience. The latest trends and the paved...


The milk seems to be flowing, and everything else is still.
No phone is ringing. No email dinging. No reminder chiming. Utter focus on one single task. When was the last time you concentrated like...


Leaders are learners.
We do a leadership course. Now we’re a leader. Done. Right? But no two situations are the same. No two companies are the same. No two...


Teamwork makes the dream work.
Especially a diverse team. My 4-year-old found an unused calendar in my office and wanted to hang it in her room. My 2-year-old followed...


Reminiscing is good for the soul.
I was reminiscing in London earlier this week. The familiar places. The familiar vibes. The smells. The hustle and bustle. And the...


Just finished Drive to Survive on Netflix.
Wow, in Formula 1 they really know how to celebrate success! The whole team storms to the fences to welcome the winning driver. Everybody...


Sheepishly doing your day-to-day job while the next steps are foggy.
Sometimes your career can feel like the view of my morning run. But it is so important to be deliberate about your career. To clear the...


My arm and shoulder were extremely painful, especially in the mornings.
I couldn’t even lift my 2 year old out of his bed. I booked an appointment with the physiotherapist, afraid she’d put my arm in a sling...


If it CAN’t be the way it SHOULD be, then it SHOULD be the way it CAN be.
A very common thinking error is should-thinking. ‘It should have gone this way.’ ‘She should have said that.’ ‘He should never have done...


Your job is more than just a job.
It is part of your identity. It is one of the first things we share when introducing ourselves. Some of us carry our ancestors 'jobs' in...


Sometimes you’re just too close to see it.
To see why that door does not open. Despite your best efforts. You need to take some distance. Look at it from a different perspective....
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