This one goes to all my introverts out there. It’s about the dreaded “small talk” – how and why to do it.
Category: Personal Development
Advice and perspectives on personal development. Finding and refining your strengths, improving your self-awareness and empathy, and achieving better balance throughout your life.
Much like life, apologies at work are hard. And hard to come by. Don’t be the person who can’t say sorry; learn how and when to apologize, and how not to.
At this point in time, it’s clear to anyone who’s paying attention to that achievement ethos is on the way out. More and more individuals at every station of life are giving up their efforts to climb the corporate ladder, win the rat race, or pursue “the American Dream” (which is itself simply about pursuit). Young people who are quitting or pushing for better work/life boundaries; experienced workers who are retiring early or leaving to
So, you’ve decided to get some help. You have a problem, an opportunity, or a new challenge that you don’t feel you can tackle alone. Maybe you don’t have a specific outcome in mind, but want help overcoming self-doubt, or figuring out what your next step should be. You’re clear that you don’t need a therapist, but now the question is: what’s the difference between a coach and a mentor, and which do you need?
Anyone who has worked with me knows that I love to use an analogy. Or a metaphor. Similes make me smile. I sometimes mix them up, which causes my writer/editor friends to cringe, but I think just adds to my charm. But you won’t be surprised to hear that it’s all for a purpose. Analogies can be incredibly useful tools when trying to communicate ideas to others – especially when you’re discussing topics of personal
While “showing up” can be one of the most disempowering tropes of workplace culture, its meaning is evolving in the new workplace culture. The new professional appearance is all about the power of individual character. How you act, how you communicate, and how you address others around you can have a profound impact on your perception in the workplace, and the influence you wield, at any level. How you choose to show up will always