“All speaking is public speaking, whether it’s to one person or a thousand.” – Roger Love The greatest speeches in the world have all been delivered with such passion, eloquence, and apparent ease. A good speech can change hearts, inspire hearts,…
read moreNavigating the Path to Inner Balance Dear fellow Conscious Professionals! As we delve deeper into the digital era, the importance of cultivating mindfulness becomes ever more paramount. The relentless pace of modern life bombards us with distractions, leaving us feeling…
read more“93/7 Rule: 93% of communication occurs through nonverbal behavior & tone; only 7% of communication takes place through the use of words.” – John Stoker Words and content are extremely important in the workplace. In any place. Especially in sensitive…
read moreThere is an art to delivering bad news, and a conscious leader must try to perfect the art mindfully and empathetically. Good technique might not eliminate the discomfort, but it may well soften the blow. “Don’t let the bearers of…
read more“One of the best ways to persuade others is by listening to them.” – Dean Rusk Listening is the most rudimentary of skills. However, you might be surprised that many people are not very good at it. Or perhaps you…
read more“Never view obstacles in your path as the enemy. Rather, view any obstacles as detour signs to avoid pitfalls.” – Donald L. Hicks Negotiations often leave little room for mistakes and stumbles. At a high level, they are often tough, robust,…
read moreAs I write this, I am still buzzing from the incredible experience that was the Wisdom 2.0 Conference 2023 in San Francisco. As a mindfulness teacher and author, I was thrilled to be able to physically attend this annual gathering…
read more“In the best conversations, you don’t even remember what you talked about, only how it felt.” – John Green, Work is a hard place to have hard conversations. Workplaces are focused on results and time-sensitive outcomes, and so there will always…
read more“During a negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leave personalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities more objectively.” – Brian Koslow Unless the only person you work with is you, then…
read moreThe basics of interior design teach us that our moods, sleep patterns, and ability to relax will be impacted by colours, lighting, design, furniture placement, materials, and more. But let’s imagine that the old aphorism As Within, So Without holds…
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