To read the first piece in this two-part series on embracing change, click here. The second stage towards change is called the Resistance. In this phase, an individual will fear that the change is real and here to stay. Here, the individual may experience overwhelm and demotivation. At times, this is when the silent treatment Read More
We are hardwired to resist change. Our brain is on the watch out to keep us safe, constantly looking for anything that may endanger us. As a result, it seeks negativity. Understanding how the brain works Before we unpack the dynamics of change, let me introduce you to the amygdala. This is where our emotions Read More
To read the first piece in this two-part series on the fundamentals of powerful leadership, click here. To be a vulnerable leader, you have to be comfortable asking for what you need and want, exposing your feelings, expressing what you are really thinking and being present. To be truly vulnerable is to not be afraid Read More
How we lead matters. Leadership is about empathy, compassion and connection with others for the purpose of empowering their growth, development and success. If you want to lead, inspire and engage your team, peers or organisation, it is essential that you practice the key principles of the connected leader. Nowadays, this is more relevant than Read More