Much has been said, written about and postulated when it comes to the amazing startup life. The freedom, flexible work hours, the freedom, the atmosphere…, but let’s be honest, only some of that is true. The rest is hype. Most of us working on the startup world still go to an office and spend the majority of our time sitting behind a desk and mostly interacting with people … [Read more...]
Becoming an Effective Communicator
As an executive coach one of the questions I repeatedly get is how can I improve my communication skills? How can I convey my message in the best possible way as not to incur backlash from the other party? Being an effective communicator is challenging yet it’s something that if practiced and honed can differentiate you from being a great leader to an extremely successful … [Read more...]
The 12 Steps To Happiness: Why Happiness is Not Happenstance
When’s the last time you thought about what makes you happy? What makes you tick? What makes you excited to get out of bed in the morning? For me, the first thing that ‘ignites my fire’ everyday, is sipping a cup of coffee while reading the latest version of the Economist. It’s something that takes between 15-25 minutes and it’s a habit that I carve out time for because I … [Read more...]