Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the ability to recognize, understand and manage our own emotions. It also includes the ability to understand and influence the emotions of other people. Without a doubt, this is a skill every professional should hone, especially in the workplace. Personally, if I had to pick the top three competencies that have been the most instrumental to my career success, … [Read more...] about 6 Emotional Intelligence Habits for The Workplace
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Setting Effective Work-Life Boundaries
Work is such an integral part of life, but if one is not deliberate, work can overtake almost every aspect of life. This is one of the reasons why it is important to set deliberate boundaries around your work so that it does not erode your mental or physical well-being, your family or social life or other important areas of life. This is especially so if you love your work, if you’re a … [Read more...] about Setting Effective Work-Life Boundaries
Future-Proof Your Career (Part 2)
This is the second (and final) part of the Future-Proof Your Career Series. In the first part I talk about how to recognise and protect your career’s greatest asset. Now, on to the other two tips: Release Your Innate Ability to Adapt and Innovate I remember being at a conference once, and a business leader whose company traded in petroleum products was asked what he would do if people … [Read more...] about Future-Proof Your Career (Part 2)
Future-Proof Your Career (Part 1)
Today, I’m starting a two-part series on how to Future-Proof Your Career. Interesting title, I know, but since I’m writing this at the height of the disruptive Covid-19 pandemic, I’m sure you’ll understand why. Before the pandemic started, we had been hearing about how to prepare for the future of work and the work of the future. Naturally, that had a lot of people wondering, confused and … [Read more...] about Future-Proof Your Career (Part 1)
Crush the Impostor Syndrome
I was in a coaching session with a lady when she said, “I feel like such a fraud. The company shouldn’t even be paying me this much. I’m not that good, and I’m afraid that they will soon find out.” Do you sometimes hear that voice in your head that tells you that you’re not as good as people think you are? Do you sometimes feel like you don’t deserve a new job, a new business deal or some … [Read more...] about Crush the Impostor Syndrome
How to Deal with a Job Loss
Job losses happen in the world of work. No one wishes for it, but it happens all the same for different reasons. If you have just been laid off from work, it can lead to a load of stress and anxiety and leave many questions hanging unanswered: Why me? How did this happen? How will I pay my bills? Where do I go from here? You may also find yourself dealing with a myriad of negative emotions; you … [Read more...] about How to Deal with a Job Loss