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On June 25, 2019

Feel Empowered to Say ‘No’

As we feel the weight of the end of financial year approaching, how many of us have made the simple resolution to do less, simplify our lives,’ cut the clutter’, or in other words just learn to say ‘ No’? Whether it’s organizing an event on behalf of a group, taking on a new assignment,
On June 7, 2019

What role do ‘boundaries’ play in effective communication?


The ideal ecosystem in our personal and professional lives? – One with clear, transparent and open communication. Regardless of what tools we put into practice, this state won’t exist, however, without healthy personal boundaries. Boundaries define what we are and are not responsible for. We are responsible for our feelings, our needs and behaviors and
On May 27, 2019

Reward & Recognition – One Size Does Not Fit All

How is one employee motivated differently to another? Do they both share the same response to the same style of recognition or reward? Why is it that a simple pay rise can lead to greater fulfillment to some in the team and yet not seem to entirely satisfy others. According to research and validated psychological
On May 21, 2019

The key components of Employee Value Proposition

When we think about EVP, it is often understood as purely the salary and benefits an organization offers in exchange for an employee’s delivery of skills experience and productivity. However, with a deeper dive, EVP has many more components to it. These can be summarized as organizations: Culture, Work environment, Career opportunities, Benefits, and Compensation.
On May 5, 2019

One Size Doesn’t Fit All

Have you ever heard of a ‘push’ strategy’?. That’s the term for the old-fashioned notion of going into business with a design, product or service expertise, and then going about finding as many people as possible and advertising to them in the hope of persuading them to buy your product or services. A ‘pull’ strategy
On April 21, 2019

Curiosity! How can it help?

Curiosity! How can it help? And how valuable is it in building on our professional success? Being curious and learning something requires us to exercise cognitive muscles that may have gone slack. We are all so happy in our comfort zone, where we know what we know, and we know it well. How often are
On April 11, 2019

Culture is Key– What role does Passion play ?

Lets talk about Culture and Passion at work- Culture is heralded as one of the most important factors for a business’ long-term success — second to the overall business model, of course.! Passion is the things that light you up. Passion at work is having a purpose, loving what you do and having a vested interest in
On April 5, 2019

The Importance of Defining Your Values

A new year and new goals. The goal with the loudest ring? ‘To be more fulfilled’. Personally and at work. One definition of fulfillment is simply “living your values”. It therefore, makes sense that to feel fulfilled in our work we need to make sure that our work aligns with our core values. What better
On April 3, 2019

Why EQ Matters

Throughout my life, and particularly in my professional progression, I have been enlightened by experiencing personal mindset shifts. Each time I have observed a shift within myself, or noticed one in others, I have watched people exude a great deal of positive energy and experience personal fulfilment flowing with it. I have seen mindset shifts help
On April 1, 2019

Is there a simple trick to providing Constructive Feedback?

Not so easy.  Giving feedback is a skill. And like all skills, it takes practice to make it work. Your direct reports who simply ‘get you’ and remind you of just how you were at their age, are the easy ones. But what about the employees you have taken pains to recruit and onboard, who