What do the woolly mammoth and saber tooth tiger have to do with life today? Our reaction to fear. Many of us live life full of fear, especially at work […]
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Time to be a strategic leader?
A common complaint made by leaders in today’s crazy work world is that there’s so little time. So little time to even think about being a leader or being a […]
Lead at the next level
Is it ever too early to start developing leadership skills? The short answer is ‘no’, says Executive Career Coach Kim Vella. ‘It doesn’t matter whether you aspire to be the […]
Tampering with the ball
It happened in a flash, with cameras all round capturing the ugly moment. The moment when the cricket ball was tampered with as the Aussies sat in danger of losing […]
Bad work habits
Sometimes we can’t see how we behave at work. We believe we’re acting professionally. We shake our heads when others behave badly, thinking we’d never do the same. But when […]
Pressured to be perfect?
We’re encouraged to pursue perfectionism in our careers, to the point where many of us continually exert significant pressure on ourselves. Every day we strive to reach the top of […]
Hate your job?
Bang. Just like that it’s the second month of 2018. You’re either back at work with a recharged battery, keen on making this a cracker of a year, or you’re […]
Mentor or coach?
Confused between mentoring and executive career coaching? Do you need one or the other? Good question. One thing is for sure. Navigating your way through your professional world without professional […]
Chrissie party etiquette
It’s time for the annual office Chrissie parteee and you’re ramping up to have a blast. Before you get too excited, think about the career ramifications if the fun gets […]