Manager’s Morning Brew
Commence your week with a breakfast meeting that is both purposeful and energising for HR professionals and supervisors. These events will serve as a forum for examining various topics essential for an organisation's success and effective leadership. The following are ten themes that will serve as a framework for your discussions: 1. Developing Anti-Fragility and Resilience Investigate methods for cultivating an anti-fragile mindset and enhancing team resilience to enable the organisation to flourish in the face of adversity. 2. Leadership and Emotional Intelligence Examine the significance of emotional intelligence in the management of organisations, improving communication, and enhancing leadership
Self-Forgiveness: A Path to Personal Development and Recovery
Throughout our lives, we frequently experience instances in which we fail to meet our expectations. We often confront the heavy burden of guilt and self-criticism due to our repeated errors. Self-forgiveness is essential to mental fitness and personal development, yet it is frequently disregarded. As a psychotherapist and trainer, I have observed the transformative force of self-forgiveness in the lives of my clients and myself. This blog explores the significance of self-forgiveness, the obstacles that arise, and the practical steps to adopt self-compassion. Self-forgiveness is essential There are numerous reasons why self-forgiveness is essential. Initially, it enables individuals to
The Path to Genuine Resilience: Adopting Antifragility
My life and the lives of the people I work with have taught me that the notion of resilience is no longer adequate in a world that is perpetually changing and presenting new challenges. The conventional concept of resilience, which involves returning to a previous state following a setback, must help individuals navigate the intricacies and uncertainties of contemporary life. We must instead endeavour to achieve antifragility, a concept that Nassim Nicholas Taleb introduced in his book "Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder." Antifragility surpasses mundane resilience by flourishing and fortifying itself in adversity. As an entrepreneur, trainer, and
Learning the Hard Way: Failures in my own personal sexuality and relationships
As a sex and relationship therapist, you may think I've always succeeded in my personal relationships. However, my trip has been far from ideal. I've had several relationship disasters, accepting behaviour that I should never have endured and behaving in ways that I'm embarrassed to recollect. These encounters have been both humbling and enlightening, teaching me significant lessons about relationships and sexuality. In multiple relationships, I found myself tolerating behaviour that was damaging and totally contrary to my own principles. I might save my partner by tolerating these acts or repairing our relationship. This false feeling of obligation caused
Rushed Decisions: The Downfall of Ignoring My Gut in Entrepreneurship
As an entrepreneur, I’ve had countless failures, many resulting from not following my instincts and making rushed judgements. These encounters have been some of my professional career’s most challenging yet transformational times. Ignoring my gut feelings One of my most critical mistakes was not believing my gut instincts. Throughout my entrepreneurial career, my intuition alerted me to possible hazards. However, motivated by ambition and a desire for immediate achievement, I frequently ignored these internal cautions. I vividly recall times when my gut instinct warned caution, but I opted to persist, sure that my aims would outweigh any hazards. Hasty
