How to distance yourself from technology
A recent statistics reveal that 81 per cent of people are attached to their phones all day; nearly two-thirds of us check our phones within five minutes of waking up; and...
How to overcome the fear of speaking in public
Did you know that among all fears, the fear of public speaking is most common? Even the fear of death ranks second! Speaking in public is very different from playing an inst...
Financial tips for Solopreneurs
Despite careful budgeting, cash cushion building and prompt invoicing, the due diligence of some of us will not be enough to avoid the squeeze of solopreneurship. Ever...
Tips for people who procrastinate
Most of us are guilty of procrastination. There are tasks that we have no trouble starting and completing ahead of time, and there are others that no matter how hard we try ...
Convey the 'why' to your teammates
It is never easy to manage a team and there is so much to learn and master a few aspects such as giving feedback effectively, developing your team and more. One of the...
How to follow up a good interview
You have just gone on a fantastic informational interview- the person was excited to talk with you, answered all your burning questions, and had a glint in their eye that just mayb...
A great way of talent pooling
As part of research for her book The Big Life, Ann Shoket held a series of dinners at her apartment for the last two years. The aim of this was to pass on her knowledge to o...
Think before you speak
Whether coming from a positive or negative place, your words inevitably affect your attitude and thus your situation. Always remember, the moment you open your mouth to say somethi...
How to deal with hyperactive subordinates
It is better to have someone who overreacts during a situation than someone who underreacts. They are often your most productive and attentive employees. That’s not to say th...
The benefits of reverse bucket list
Reverse bucket list is a mindfulness exercise that has been making the rounds on blogs lately. The reverse bucket list is pretty straightforward: Rather than writing down al...