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Lack of Clarity and How It Drains Your Teams
You’ve just stepped into your first managerial role. It’s exciting, a bit nerve-wracking, and full of promise. You’re no longer just responsible for your own tasks—now you’re guiding others, making

Finding Your Feet in the Corporate World: A Guide for Fresh Graduates
Graduating from university marks a significant milestone. The late-night study sessions, tight deadlines, and group projects are finally behind you—now it’s time to step into the professional world. Yet, as

Overthinking: Blessing, Curse, or Just…Exhausting?
You know that moment when a simple “yes” or “no” turns into an internal TED Talk? You replay the conversation, imagine 12 outcomes, write five mental drafts of your reply,

From “No” to Know: The Power of Asking
“The answer is always ‘no’ until you ask the question.” — James A. Scott, The President’s Dossier The Story of Miira: A Lesson in Assumptions Miira held a junior role

Are We Forgetting the Human in Human Resources?
Looking for your next adventure is not a walk in the park and it can drain you emotionally, financially and physically. I had my fair share of job searches, interviews

Work-Life Balance: Are We Looking at It the Wrong Way?
In the last couple of years, we are increasingly witnessing the value of work-life balance and how it is becoming a core topic of discussion for everyone. However, the focus

Afraid of Failing? You’ll Never Know Unless You Try
One of the key takeaways from my recent mentoring sessions and workshops is how people increasingly choose inaction instead of taking a chance and trusting themselves. So many intelligent (and

Silent Voices: How Ignored Employees Lose Motivation and What Leaders Can Do
At a bustling airport terminal, I overheard a conversation that stuck with me. A man on a phone call was lamenting his growing disinterest in contributing to his team. His

Beyond the Buzzword: What Thought Leadership Really Means
I often get asked what an organization can offer as part of thought leadership. It makes me think about how the concept has become a buzzword, yet we often don’t

Mastering the Variables: What Project Managers Really Do
In my 20 years of managing projects and programs around the world, I’ve learned one universal truth: no project ever goes exactly as planned. And that’s where the Project Manager

From Reluctance to Empowerment: Unlocking the Value of Shared Expertise
No matter which sector you work in, it is discouraging to work with people who are reluctant to share their knowledge and expertise. Even in organizations with a seemingly active

Bridging the Gap: Turning Training Insights into Actionable Change
One of the questions I often get when delivering training is how participants can disseminate the new information and skills when they go back to their organizations. Many learners leave
