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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....


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...


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...


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...


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....


“I haven’t got time for a bloody 3 hour coaching session . And that is why I know I need it.” - CEO of large international company, longstanding client.
You can always do more. Another project, another task, another responsibility. Until you can’t. Stress is a stimulus. We need it. Not...


“I’m just going to vacuum the stairs” said our builder at the end of day 1 of our 2 months attic remodel.
“Well, I can do that…” I muttered. Why is it so hard to accept help? To let someone do something for you, easy or difficult… What does it...


I planted 3 sunflower seeds and gave them the same amount of water, feed, and love.
Two are flourishing, one is still tiny. Growing something, or someone, is not a one-size-fits-all approach. We think we know how to...


Networking is about fake and superficial interactions.
At awkward events. To exchange business cards. For when you need something from someone. No. Networking is like gardening. It is about...


“Put your own oxygen mask on first, before helping your kids”.
When you fly with kids, they will personally come to your seat and remind you. When stress hits at work, do you take care of yourself...


You are either confident, or not. Right? Wrong.
Confidence is a puzzle. Confidence is partly situational: with the same knowledge and experience, we can be confident in one situation...


Sleep. Are you getting enough?
When things get busy, it is one of the first things we cut down on. We go to bed a bit later, or get up a bit earlier. Or even pull an...


Your first steps into leadership can feel like walking a rope bridge for the first time: uneasy, wobbly, and the safety of the ground is far below you.
Would you let anyone take those steps alone? We believe it is crucial for young leaders to get proper guidance, even though the norm is...
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