Category Archives: Work and life engagement

13 Actions for Creating Greater Balance at Work

A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your step as you walk the tightrope of life.” -William Arthur Ward Creating a fulfilling life quality, wellness and resiliency are things we strive for in our hectic lives. The … Continue reading

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How Being Plagued by ‘Not Doing Enough’ can be a Trap

I have a very healthy dose of self-loathing. But I think we all have a past of being whatever our story was, of feeling not good enough. It can propel you to work harder and do more, but it can … Continue reading

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How to Manage Your Stress in the Workplace and Home

“The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived.”  – Robert Jordan Tension, stress and relationship challenges are all part and parcel of our crazy, busy lives – work and home. Can you … Continue reading

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What is Your Idea of SUCCESS in 2016?

“It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.”  ― Leonardo da Vinci Success is something most human beings desire and gravitate … Continue reading

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Step back to step up!

“Look closely at the present you are constructing: it should look like the future you are dreaming.” ― Alice Walker Every now and then we experience something – an event, a person or an encounter that is truly thought-provoking, uplifting, almost transcendental. … Continue reading

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The Power of Rituals

With time I have come  to appreciate the power and value of rituals. This morning as I climbed the steps at the gym I appreciated the familiarity, comfort and regularity that this ritual provided. Becoming a life member at the … Continue reading

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Leadership resilience and well-being: Integrating what you love into your life

For many busy people achieving work life balance remains elusive.  The multiple demands of work, children, spouse, wider family, social and community engagements and self care all pile on each other and nag away.  There are always more things to … Continue reading

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Handling workplace stress without jeopardizing your job or reputation

Tension, stress and relationship challenges are all part and parcel of life – work and home included. The key is not so much that these exist but how one deals with it. The thing to not do is  “blow up” … Continue reading

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Your Leadership Mantra for 2013

Some years back my colleague sent me an article by Guy Kawasaki’s  on mantra vs. mission statement.  Guy, a former Apple Evangelist and now a Venture Capitalist, is an ardent supporter of individuals and organizations having mantras rather than mission … Continue reading

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A twitter of a life!

Perhaps life is one big tweet! We have our families with our distinct ways (bio and interest areas), we connect with like minded people (follow) and attract others (followers). We communicate and engage regularly with our family (tweets) and we … Continue reading

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