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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...


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...


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...


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....


"What if I can't find my way back from the toilet to the classroom?"
My just-4-year-old had tummy aches for weeks before starting elementary school this Monday. Why is it so daunting to start something new?...


For several days last week, we were being held hostage by a family of 8 adolescent ducks.
Whenever we would open the front door, they'd try to get in. We would wait. They would just lay down on the driveway and wait as well. So...


Yes, I'm a bit behind on my daily calendar.
But it's never too late for some positive vibes. It's good to strive for great results, but don't forget to focus on the positives along...


BANG
Metal on metal. A bicycle and a van. Full frontal collision. The food delivery cyclist gets up unharmed. Locks eyes with the van driver....


“I’m calling you from the parking lot of the day spa,” I said to a business contact yesterday morning.
“I’m calling you from the parking lot of the day spa,” I said to a business contact yesterday morning. “I’ll be unavailable the rest of...


The one who doesn’t make mistakes, usually doesn’t make anything at all (Dutch saying).
In Google they call it ‘Failing fast’. In Facebook they say ‘Done is better than perfect’. We want to things perfectly. We are afraid to...


Just 7 months and climbing the stairs.
Just 7 months and climbing the stairs. Has the pressure of our fast-paced world gotten to him already? Our world moves much faster than...


Holiday. Time for yourself. Time to rest. Your mind, your brain, your body.
But I can’t find the inner peace. I need to spend quality time with the kids, have deep wine-fueled late-night conversations with my...


“If I just work hard, they will notice.”
“If I just work hard, they will notice.” “My work speaks for itself. I don’t want to play the game.” I hear it so often. I see it working...
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