I have recently been asked by my friend Mike Adams, expert on sales and revenue optimization, my input on the topic of peak performance and executive self-leadership. Female executives still have plenty of barriers to break down and they need support and the right tools to remain successful and to prevent burn out. Find out in our interview answers to the following: How does one tap into her highest potential and the potential of … [Read more...]
A Big Mistake Leaders Commonly Make
According to the Zenger Folkman Pace Assessment global survey, published in early 2015, 14% of the respondents felt chronically overwhelmed and drained after a busy day. Being overwhelmed by work seems pretty commonplace in today's competitive society. Greater complexity at work requires greater clarity internally. High-performing professionals often complain that there is simply too much to do and too little time. A former boss often … [Read more...]
The Power of Mindful Leadership – Surviving through daily distractions
I came across a good read, "The Power of Mindful Leadership" in the Huffington post. Having just worked with a highly achievement oriented woman in her late 40s from a large American MNC, she complained that her relationships are very task oriented, feels overwhelmed by a full plate and her mind is constantly distracted by "what's next" and how to complete the next task at hand. Completing her daily check list in quick speed and being … [Read more...]
Mastering Success: Investing in Your Identity Capital
I spent my Tuesday evening in Singapore jumping out of my seat doing vocal and stretching exercises with Deborah Torres Patel at her Master Class on mastering voice craft and stagecraft as a professional speaker. Having shared the stage with Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Jack Canfield, Oprah Winfrey and Tony Blair, she was generous to share with us the story of her success and her winning formula. We were all honoured by her brilliance and … [Read more...]
Reclaiming Her Happiness and Listening To Her Inner Voice
Are you a dreamer stuck between now and moving forward? Are you naturally creative, have big ideas and a big picture kind of person? You might know your problem but overwhelmed in how to move past it Stuck and unmotivated I worked with an extremely well-educated, driven and articulate Australian woman. She was proud and passionate about her work as a top performer at an American MNC but after the announcement of her company having to let … [Read more...]
A Leadership Mentality
I've recently been asked about my leadership training and have put together this short post for those interested in leadership development. Whether you are leading a huge team on a seemingly catastrophic mission or just trying to climb the corporate ladder, getting there requires working with other people, and doing it well requires a leadership mentality. If you've left your corporate job, started your own company and severely … [Read more...]
Living a Purpose Driven Life
Successful people have a few things in common. They love what they do, find meaning behind what they do and display relentless dedication and passion in an infectious way. I've once worked for a remarkable boss who had just turned 80 at the time and one thing was clear. Nothing was stopping him from pursuing his life vision. He clerked for two US Supreme Court Justices, became Partner at a Wall Street law firm, linked arms with formidable … [Read more...]