Music, Martial Arts — and the Beauty of Imperfect Progress
While rehearsing with a student just before we were summoned into the examination studio, I reminded her that should she happen to stumble midway through a piece, she should keep going; as her accompanist, I would keep pace with her and ensure we both finished the piece on track. I
Are There Dream Stealers In Your Inner Circle?
Your dream is precious and fragile, so be careful who you share it with. Learn to set boundaries and be selective of who you allow into your inner circle. Because some people are Dream Stealers and Joy Drainers. They may (even) be people close to you, people you assume are
Four Introvert-Friendly Ways to Boost Your Personal Power
Photo via Visual Hunt In a recent LinkedIn post, founder of Quietly Powerful Women – Megumi Miki – shared four ways that introverts can increase their personal power. Work on getting comfortable in your own skin. Go outside your comfort zone from time to time. Look after your energy by
How to ensure your clients keep returning
While the massage therapist was kneading out the knots in my back, I asked her how the business was doing with all the shopping centre renovations and new shops popping up. Her comment was enlightening. There used to be just two massage therapy businesses in the building. Now there are
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
