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Competition to Collaboration
Competition - it’s a word we are brought up with. From competing at school to beating the other team in netball to vying for that top spot in the school leavers’ book! It’s no wonder that as we enter adulthood, this mindset is ingrained in our minds - always strive to be the best because there can only be one at the top. Sound familiar?
The Secret Ingredient for Healthy Holidays
Most of us have a love-hate relationship with the holidays due to a variety of reasons—family, food, and surprises of all kinds. Holidays are bittersweet. For some, it’s a time to celebrate new beginnings and welcome little ones into the family.
Bouillabaisse for Americans
Bouillabaisse for Americans By S.L. Gore Bouillabaisse is a generic French fish soup made famous in Marseilles [...]
Reclaiming Balance
We have all encountered the adage, “You cannot pour from an empty cup.” Yet, many individuals operate on an empty cup due to the perceived lack of time for self-care. This mindset can ultimately lead to burnout. The belief that self-care requires significant time investment often deters individuals from engaging in it.
Empowerment – A Final Note
Empowerment - A Final Note By Judi Moreo One definition of empowerment is “the ability of individuals [...]
The Masterpiece
Nothing but nothing sums up a life’s work better than that phrase “masterpiece”. It is a designation, sometimes for a collection of work but, more often, for one particular piece that so transcends the level of even the highest attainment of the normal artist.
Raimonda Jankunaite: Championing Women’s Voices Worldwide
These are the three values by which Raimonda Jankunaite lives her life: Believe in your ideas and dreams, dare to achieve success and conquer your goals, and then use that experience to inspire and impact others. An unstoppable dynamo in entrepreneurship and empowerment, Raimonda Jankunaite commands attention and admiration.
Dare to Dream
Dare to Dream By Shana Kai I grew up in a quaint little town in Northern California. The [...]
True Intent with Horsepower
Old Grey Mare lived and died on her own terms. Wild and free, and in her last hours, surrounded by her herd, who stood silent on a ridge above her. They held the sacred space and quietly grieved her passing. She was an estimated 32 years old.
The Shadows Know
A pale cream hue caressed the jagged rocks of the quarry. First dawn, when pitch darkness turns to light, a time of awakening, a time to watch the shadows melt.
The Choice is Yours
Every person who comes into our lives has a lesson for us. There are those who teach us, those who hurt us, those who took us for granted, those who remind us, those who encourage us, and those who love us. You didn’t meet any of them by chance. You met them for the lesson.
Dressing Appropriately for Your Position
Developing your signature professional style for work will contribute to more tremendous career success. Appearance still matters—how you look and behave has a measurable effect on the viewer. Our world today has become a small global village, and with the mingling of different cultures and mindsets of all generations—all playing the game of wanting to be the best in the working arena.