A simple way to avoid getting a job you’ll hate
I was chatting with a recruiter recently and one of the topics that came up was how some recruiters are in such a hurry to match the candidate to what they think is the ideal job, they don’t stop to ask what the candidate really wants. The key to finding
Leveraging Your Introvert Strengths
There has been a lot of LinkedIn discussion recently on how introverts show up in the workplace, and how managers and CEOs need to be more sensitive and aware of the ways introverts operate differently from their more extroverted peers. The general opinion seems to be that being quieter somehow puts
How to Succeed in Business (Inspirational Tips from a Kpop Boy Band)
Wisdom is everywhere, if you are open. While watching the press conference by Kpop boy band BTS after winning “Top Social Artist” at the Billboard Music Awards, I picked up three nuggets that are just as relevant in the entertainment industry as they are in business. Here’s what the boys
What the “Third One from the Left” taught me about sharing my truth
So the Billboard Music Awards (BBMA) ended recently, and BTS went viral. Not only were they the first K-pop group to be nominated and awarded, their visual member – Jin – started trending online as “third one from the left” because of his good looks. I’ve followed BTS’ journey for almost
How not to get stuck in shame and self-blame
Ever done or said something to someone that afterwards filled you with such shame that you wish you could turn back the clock and relive that moment – but this time you would do the right thing? I’ve had quite a few of those moments – and remembering each one makes
What our children can teach us about motivation
Have you ever tried getting your kids to do something, only to find that you’re the one putting in most of the effort? Whether it’s music lessons, homework, tidying up after themselves, there are things they gravitate towards, and things they would do anything to avoid. In the last fortnight,
How To Flourish As An Introvert In An Extrovert World
It’s tough being an introvert in an extrovert world. People may not notice you as much as they do your more extroverted colleagues. You may be that quiet achiever who dutifully listens and takes notes in meetings and is thinking really sensible stuff. You need time and space to do
Make better decisions faster by using this Tony Robbins framework
In my coaching work, I constantly refer to Tony Robbins’ 6 Core Needs because it is such an elegant and useful framework for explaining and improving the way we live, work, and relate. To summarize, each of us has within us 6 core needs which – depending on the extent
How to face down the things that scare you
The first time a senior performed a chokehold on me from behind, I freaked out and had to take a time-out. That was five years ago. I had just started martial arts training, and I was not used to the level of physicality and how confrontational some of the moves
Why “fake it till you make it” is bad advice
One of the frequently asked questions that makes newbie coaches nervous is what to say when a prospective client asks direct questions that may expose your lack of experience and credibility and make you feel vulnerable. Ex: “How many clients do you have?” The advice my trainers gave me? Fake it till
