One phrase can shut someone down— Another can open the door: Small shifts in what we say canchange the tone of any conversation. At work, even simple phrases can make youmore collaborative, thoughtful, and clear. What happens when we usethe wrong words at work? đźš« Work feels harder than it shouldđźš« Small issues become bigContinue reading “Words That Work”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
The Johari Window
Think you know yourself well? This will tell you otherwise ⬇️ Most people don’t realise they’re sitting on untapped strengths. The Johari Window helps you and your team, see what’s hidden, what’s shared, and what’s missing. It divides insight into 4 areas: Open:What you know about yourself and others see too. Hidden:What you know, butContinue reading “The Johari Window”
Threading the Needle
There’s something about a narrow path that immediately makes you slow down. You can’t rush it. You can’t stroll carelessly. You place your steps with intention, aware of every shift in the ground, every bend that hides what’s next. It’s uncomfortable sometimes, even frustrating, but it also pulls a deeper focus out of you—one youContinue reading “Threading the Needle”
Where the Noise Can’t Find You
Every now and then, life gets so loud that you don’t realize how tightly you’ve been holding your shoulders until you step away from all of it. Not far, not dramatically, not with a grand proclamation about taking a break—just far enough to hear something other than people. Far enough to remember what quiet actuallyContinue reading “Where the Noise Can’t Find You”
What to say when someone insults you
What to say when someone insults you: These phrases help you take control, While staying calm and respectful: 1) “That felt personal – is that what you intended?”Forces the other person to own or walk back their aggression 2) “I’m happy to listen when we can talk respectfully”Signals openness, but only if mutual respect isContinue reading “What to say when someone insults you”
Weekend on Fast-Forward: Music, Animals & a Little Magic
Some weekends feel slow and lazy. And then there are weekends like this one—where you blink and suddenly it’s Sunday night, your feet hurt in the best way, and your camera roll looks like three different people lived your weekend for you. It kicked off on Friday with Maroon 5 absolutely owning the stage. There’sContinue reading “Weekend on Fast-Forward: Music, Animals & a Little Magic”
10 Things To Never Micromanage
I know it’s hard to let go. You care. You want things done right. But if you’re constantly hovering, second-guessing,or “fixing” everything— You’re not leading. You’re slowly suffocating your team. Here are 10 things real leaders let go of so their people can rise: 1/ How tasks get done→ Focus on results, not replicas ofContinue reading “10 Things To Never Micromanage”
CEO Energy Map
Every successful CEO I know has one thing in common: They all hit the wall at some point. The 80-hour weeks catch up.The constant decision-making becomes overwhelming.The weight of responsibility starts crushing creativity. And here’s what nobody tells you: The solution isn’t better time management.It’s better energy management. Here’s how the best CEOs stay sharpContinue reading “CEO Energy Map”
The Airplane Mode Theory
There’s a moment we all know too well: you’re about to take off, you tap that little airplane icon on your screen, and suddenly the world goes silent. Notifications stop. Messages freeze mid-delivery. But here’s the funny part—the phone doesn’t stop being a phone. The camera still snaps. The music still flows. The notes appContinue reading “The Airplane Mode Theory”
9 Formulas for a Happy Life
Tired. Busy. Stuck. These 9 simple formulas fix all three 👇🏼 We’re masters at overcomplicating everything. – More strategies– More tools– More habits Yet we end up more overwhelmed and confused than when we started. What if the path to success and true happiness was actually simpler? 9 formulas for a happy & successful lifeContinue reading “9 Formulas for a Happy Life”
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