Category Archives: Growth Is A Journey

Also known as…how we feel during those days of COVID-19 There are chapters in life when uncertainty or hardship might feel overwhelming. The act of living turns into a survival act, entangled in thoughts of stress, worry or uncertainty. Over time and as we experience both the good and the bad, we are confronted withContinue reading “What To Do When You Feel Stuck”

We live in unprecedented times of crisis with the COVID-19 pandemic taking lives, jobs and a lifestyle that we have naturally taken for granted. In January, at the beginning of a new year and decade, most of us were focused on new year and new decade resolutions. In less than two months, we are forcedContinue reading “Coronavirus Reset”

Presenting can be stressful but as much as you would happily avoid making a presentation, it is a necessary stepping stone to increased responsibility and recognition. A meeting where you are being asked to present (e.g. at an offsite or large gathering) may also denote your increased visibility, trustworthiness and reputation in an organization. LearningContinue reading “Presenting With Excitement”

Carpe diem is one of my favorite reminders to be present in the moment. It is a Latin phrase that goes back to Roman poet Horace. It’s been most often translated as seize the day, and interpreted as seize the moment without concern for the future or in Horace’s words “puting little trust in tomorrow”.Continue reading “Carpe Diem!”

Regardless of your profession or position, employed or self employed, if you are a high performer, you are more likely to: (1) be satisfied with your professional development (2) have been promoted or recognized more often or faster in your environment. If you aspire to be or are a high performer, the attributes and principlesContinue reading “The Attributes of High Performance”

I have always been a strong believer in the power of choice, discipline and action. I am an even stronger one after getting acquainted with Brendon Burchard’s work. If you don’t know Brendon, he is one of the best word-class life and business coaches out there, with a mission to call people to be extraordinary.Continue reading “Choose To Be Extraordinary”

TGIF (Thank God it’s Friday) is a common salutation in the United States. In fact, it is so notorious that even a restaurant chain got named after it! Come Mondays, let’s face it, the mood is different for the majority of us. However, what is likely different among many of us is the “recovery” timeContinue reading “From TGIF To… Enjoying Mondays”

As human beings, we are creatures of habits. Be it good or bad, consciously or unconsciously, we develop routines and habits. Once something is established as a routine, it gives us a sense of comfort and safety; ask any parent about this and you will hear how important the routine is for a child. Amazingly,Continue reading “The Power of Habits”

As parents, we have our own stories of schedules and responsibilities to juggle. At times, it can feel overwhelming. As a working parent, there are a few things that I wished I appreciated earlier: Guilt: There will always be some amount of guilt when you have to take your child to the doctor’s instead ofContinue reading “The “Do It All” Challenge”

Since experimenting with my first Vision Board in 2016, I have become an avid practitioner of Vision Boards both at home and at work. If you wonder how and why to adopt a Vision Board, be it at home or at work, see below a few thoughts to get you started: Fun: As an adultContinue reading “The Power of Vision Boards at Home and at Work”

Life is not about smelling roses at all times. Inevitably, sooner or later, we will touch some thorns in our life garden. Unfortunately, we or people we love may deal with some serious events like loss of life, health issues, divorce….In those cases, professional help may be required to be able to cope with theContinue reading “The Inevitability Of A “Down” Moment”

What I love the most about growth is the exhilaration and aliveness that it brings. Oftentimes, it is a loop: the more growth we achieve, the more exhilarated we feel. What growth is or isn’t? – Growth is not about accumulating material gains. While being realistic and pragmatic that paying bills is not optional, growthContinue reading “The Exhilaration of Growth”