Observing as a Form of Listening

Observing as a Form of Listening

Have you ever been in a situation where you aren’t being heard when you talk to someone? You’re pouring out your heart but your audience looks distracted. Bryant H. McGill tells us “one of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to...
Everyone can grow their Confidence

Everyone can grow their Confidence

Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing. -Theodore Roosevelt. In a casual survey carried out on 40 women, we asked them about the one capacity or skill they want to master personally and professionally; confidence was...
Cultivating the Power of Presence

Cultivating the Power of Presence

“One of the best feelings in the world is knowing that your presence and absence both means something to someone.”  –  Anonymous  Human beings want to be seen, heard and understood; this is a basic need. When we enter any social space, others feel our presence,...
You are no less creative than I

You are no less creative than I

All children love creating. They color, paint, dance, sing, doodle, sculpt with play-doh, build sandcastles, tell stories, act, etc. They cannot wait to create 1st thing in the morning. They refuse to go to bed at night until their work is done and probably hanging...
Empathy is a Virtuous Cycle!

Empathy is a Virtuous Cycle!

Empathy is understanding and connecting with the feelings of another person; trying and seeking to see things from their point of view. This connection helps create safe spaces that facilitate meaningful and transformative conversations. In a talk given by Brene...
Intuition: HEAR your inner voice!

Intuition: HEAR your inner voice!

We are complex creatures exposed to complex situations. On a daily basis, we make multiple decisions that affect ourselves and the people we encounter. In much of our decision making, we subconsciously rely on our intuition. Considering that some of our most important...