As an employer, hiring the right employees is crucial for the success and harmony of your team. Unfortunately, there are certain individuals who may initially seem like great candidates but later exhibit toxic behavior that can disrupt the workplace and negatively impact productivity. Identifying these toxic employees during the interview process is essential to avoid […]
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How to Calm a Busy Mind at Night: Techniques for Better Sleep
Having a busy mind at night can be incredibly frustrating. When you’re trying to fall asleep, racing thoughts and a restless mind can make it difficult to relax and get the rest you need. If you find yourself tossing and turning, unable to quiet your mind, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with this issue, […]
Ready to become “unstuck” in your career
I wasn’t long into my 30s and I started having these nightmares that I keep losing my shoes. At the same time, work was feeling very monotonous and everything just felt same same – it felt like there was nothing to look forward to, I was feeling unmotivated and feeling like everyone else was moving […]
How to survive when you feel like you’re drowning
Here’s my top survival tips to help best overwhelm
Must-Have Strategies For New Managers to Lead Effective Meetings
We’ve all been in meetings, and started to wonder why am I here? Or how much longer is this meeting? According to Doodle (the online calendar tool) 37% of employees believe that their company’s most significant cost is unnecessary meetings. Running an effective meeting is an art, and something that is easily learned. Meetings are […]
6 Ways for New Managers to Lead During Times of Uncertainty
If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that change is a constant, and when change occurs rapidly it can create an environment of uncertainty. Business disruption is not new, however the worldwide pandemic has created an environment that we have never seen before. Uncertainty can create fear, and your team may feel […]
Do you have a staff member who apologises too much? Here’s some strategies on how to manage.
It can be difficult managing a team member who apologises all the time. Here’s some strategies to help to manage.
How to manage when an employee resigns
This week, a key member of my team resigned. It was unexpected. And sadly, I was reminded that resignations are part of the job for any leader, and they often come at the worst possible time for the team. At times, some employee resignations are welcomed, especially if the employee was being counselled for performance […]
5 Key Tips for Strategic Networking and Why It Is Necessary For All New Leaders
Does the thought of going around a room and introducing yourself to strangers make you want to break out in a cold sweat, or are you excited about the opportunity to meet new people? When it comes to networking, it’s been my experience that most people either love it or hate it, there doesn’t seem […]
Is work-life balance a myth?
Work-life balance is the “balance” of priorities between your personal and professional activities and time. The term balance tends to imply an equilibrium between work and life – a 50-50 investment of our time, effort and energy. But we know that all things in life and work weren’t created equal. Understanding that work-life balance can […]