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With life gradually returning to normal after COVID, some people report that they’re having difficulty adjusting. Some feel exhausted, unmotivated, unsettled, anxious, and perhaps even depressed. For the last two years, all of us have had to draw heavily on our physical and emotional resources. But, let’s face it, those resources are not limitless! Think of the different aspects of yourself as being similar to a bank account; you can’t maintain a healthy account if you continuously make withdrawals. It’s vital to focus on making deposits to keep your reserves topped-up. I’d like…
“Impostor syndrome” is a term used by clinical psychologists when referring to high-achieving individuals who are unable to internalize their accomplishments and have a persistent fear of being exposed as frauds. A quick Google search reveals that up to 82% of high achieving professionals suffer from this psychological phenomenon, which affects their confidence and fulfillment at work. The encouraging news is that there are ways that impostor syndrome can be overcome. Neither career professionals nor their clients are immune to occasionally feeling like a “charlatan.” In fact, 90% of career development…
We live in a world that often tells us that emotions are negative and do not belong in the workplace. With so much happening in the world, it is easy to become frustrated and even angry. Anger is not always negative, though. If we can understand how anger works, we can manage it more wisely. As certified work-life strategists, we can coach our clients to manage emotions more productively. We can teach them the benefits of rechanneling anger so that it leads to self-reflection and self-regulation. When something contradicts our…
The theme of this year’s Mental Health Week — May 2nd to 8th — is empathy. Empathy can be described as the ability to see things from another person’s perspective or perhaps even walk a mile in their shoes. Empathy makes us concerned for the well-being and happiness of others. It allows us to build social connections and respond appropriately in social situations by learning to regulate our own emotions and manage our personal feelings and triggers. It is a skill that can be learned and strengthened. In this article, Kendra Cherry tells…
Imagine this; you and your client work hard to prepare for their next career move. They ace the interview and the final step in the hiring process approaches; they are presented with a lucrative job offer. But here’s the catch; they quickly turn the job offer down! Why!? Why would the client turn down a long-desired job offer that guarantees career advancement? In a nutshell: the comfort zone factor. Comfort Zone vs. Empowerment If the client accepts the job offer, it would undoubtedly cause disruption, uncertainty, and some anxiety. It may…
Cultural intelligence (CQ) is the ability to relate to and communicate effectively with people of different cultures. As career professionals, we need to hone the critical skill of cultural intelligence because it’s linked to our emotional intelligence (EQ). I’d like to share why I believe CQ is so important to the work we do. My Background As a Canadian-born citizen with parents from eastern Europe, I have learned a lot about different cultures over the years. Culture, whether as part of one’s background or within an organization, is the driving force that brings…