7 types of rest we need! “Rest and be thankful.” ― William Wordsworth It’s a vicious circle. You get exhausted. Driven to the zenith of your capacity. So, you crash. And, still feel incorrigibly tired. Sleep is a bodily function. Rest, is more than that. Rest, is to help you grow out of your exhaustion, and thrive at what keeps…
Rise & Shine with the Perfect Elevator Pitch You’ve just bumped into a former client at the airport. After exchanging the customary hello, he asks you what you do with your new company now. You begin to talk, and then pause. Where do you even begin? Then, as you try to organize your thoughts, his flight is announced, and he’s…
Finding your Harmony! Sometimes, you feel so inundated with life and its challenges, that you grapple with a basic life question. “ Where do I begin?”. All of a sudden, snuggling into the quilt, and binge watching, Schitts Creek, seems like a viable option. Well, as a coach, I find that okay. You need a hustle, every day. But, sometimes,…
The Decision making Process – Decoded! “You can’t make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might happen.” ― Michelle Obama According to the Oxford’s Dictionary, the term decision-making means deciding about something important, especially in a group of people or organizations or establishment, or in my opinion, even life. Decision-making isn’t sudden. It requires a process, a course…
Performance Appraisal – an Opportunity not Dread! Performance appraisals and reviews impart the perfect occasion to reflect on your career and plan your next move – but only if you prepare. Here’s what to expect from an appraisal and how to get the most out of your annual review at work. If the thought of your annual, or biannual, work…
5 effective ways you as a manager, can conduct an effective appraisal for your team Most organizations large and small have a certain protocol for employee performance reviews and appraisals. I’ve been lucky to work at places where I could provide feedback on how the process could be made easier or more effective. But whether you work for an organization…
Tackling the Awkward Negotiation Conversation So, you’ve done it! after countless informational interviews, phone calls, and in-person interviews, you’ve finally made it at your dream job. But as you analyze the contract, you find yourself a little diffident about what they’re willing to offer you. You’re in a fix. You know you’re going to thrive here. Shouldn’t you just accept their first…
Confidence Building for the Non Dummies! As human beings we have this amazing and incredible ability to experience and feel so many different emotions. Very often we let these emotions dictate our actions without giving much impetus to our core beliefs. Over time, these emotions affect how we feel and act every single day. If we’re fueled by a sense…
Journaling and its many virtues Do you remember rushing home from school and throwing yourself on the bed to pour your heart into a spiral bound notebook? There was such relief in those wide ruled pages. Or how you saved money in your piggy bank so that you could buy a diary with a lock, so your elder brother couldn’t…
Journeys with Janet! What are we but our stories? Stories of courage, of love, of success, of happiness, of good and evil. The world is built on them and everyone loves a good one! Stories open our minds to vivid imaginations, help us put ideas out in the world, make us feel varied emotions, tug at our heart strings and…