“Stay professional”, the most useless advice for handling workplace conflict. Ever received this feedback when dealing with a difficult situation?Sounds good, but what does it actually mean? š”š¼šÆš¼š±š šš²š®š°šµš²š šš¼š šš¢šŖ šš¼ šÆš² š½šæš¼š³š²ššš¶š¼š»š®š¹ ššµš²š»: ā”ļøYour project gets sabotagedā”ļøA colleague takes credit for your workā”ļøYour proposal gets dismissed without discussion Research shows 76% of employeesContinue reading “4 Emotional Regulation Strategies”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
Types of Professionals
What Shape Are Your Skills? Forget fuzzy personality quizzes. This one can shape your entire career trajectory. After coaching 100s of professionals into theirdream roles, hereās what Iāve learned: The way your skills are shaped… ā Your depth in some areasā Your range in othersā How you focus and lead …offers powerful insight. Not intoContinue reading “Types of Professionals”
Untangling Yourself from Other Peopleās Opinions
One of the hardest but healthiest things you can ever learn is to take nothing personally. It sounds simple, but itās a lifelong practice. Every time someone criticizes you, ignores you, compliments you, misunderstands you, or even celebrates you, your mind wants to turn it into a statement about your worth. Itās human. Weāre wiredContinue reading “Untangling Yourself from Other Peopleās Opinions”
8 Ways To Get Things Done
The science of how to get yourself unstuck. Motivation is a myth⦠ā It doesn’t build long-term habitsā It tricks you into waitingā It comes and goes The truth? Progress is built on habits. ā Show up dailyā Build momentumā Create lasting change Weāve all had moments when we need toget things done but weContinue reading “8 Ways To Get Things Done”
A Postcard From Your Future Self
Thereās a version of you, ten years from now, whoās looking back at today with a kind of wistful tenderness. Theyāre sitting somewhere in the futureāmaybe at a desk, maybe on a porch, maybe in a completely different lifeāthinking about the person you are right now. And if they could send you a postcard, ifContinue reading “A Postcard From Your Future Self”
How to Reduce Stress
Burnout doesnāt always look dramatic. Sometimes itās just slowly losing clarity. Youāre not brokenāyouāre just overloaded. From endless inboxes to context-switching all day,most leaders are forced to carry more without everbeing taught how to carry better. Here are 5 stress signalsāand the energy-protecting systems that help: 1. š„ Inbox Avalanche?Try: Inbox Zero⤠Delete what doesnātContinue reading “How to Reduce Stress”
Build Appreciation At Work
Appreciation isnāt a bonusā Itās a must: When people feel valued, they do their best. Hereās what happens when appreciation is missing: ā More people quittingā Poor engagementā Fewer new ideasā Less teamworkā More burnoutā Low morale But when people feel appreciated: ā Retention goes upā Teams work better togetherā People take pride in theirContinue reading “Build Appreciation At Work”
7 Rules for Saving Money
1. 50/30/20 Budget Rule ā³ Split your income wisely: 50% for essentials, 30% for desires, and 20% for savings.ā³ This balance keeps you grounded while leaving room for growth. 2. 1% Rule for Impulse Buys ā³ Wait 3 days if you want to buy something greater than 1% of your yearly earnings.ā³ This cooling-off periodContinue reading “7 Rules for Saving Money”
What Makes A Great Strategy?
Most strategies fail before they even start. Because what people think strategy is…isn’t what strategy actually is. I’ve watched brilliant founders create 100-slide decksfilled with buzzwords and vision statements. They talk about “beating the competition” and“dominating the market.” Then 6 months later? Nothing has changed. Here’s the truth about real strategy: What Strategy ISN’T:ā AContinue reading “What Makes A Great Strategy?”
How to Set Boundaries
Boundaries Arenāt About Saying No to Everything: If youāre constantly overworked, overwhelmed, and undervalued, your boundaries may be ignored. Hereās the truth: Healthy boundaries donāt push people away. They empower you to show up at your best.Hereās how to protect your time & energy: 1) Communicate with Confidence:ā³ Express your limits without hesitation or apology.Continue reading “How to Set Boundaries”
