Professional Coaching and Mentoring
Authenticity is a concept that resonates deeply within many of us. It calls us to be genuine, to stay true to ourselves amidst the pressures and expectations of society. It’s about breaking free from the shackles of conformity and embracing our unique essence. As the acclaimed researcher and storyteller Brené Brown once expressed, “Authenticity is…
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I used to struggle with being authentic, always trying to please others and fit in. It was exhausting and left me feeling unfulfilled. However, after years of trying to be someone I wasn’t, I decided to embrace my authenticity. It was challenging at first, as I had to confront my fears and insecurities. But as…
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As a female engineer, I have learned firsthand the importance of authenticity in both my personal and professional life. While it can be difficult to resist societal pressure to conform, the rewards of embracing my true self have been immeasurable. Living authentically has allowed me to feel fulfilled and purposeful in everything I do. Instead…
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I am a big advocate in being kind to yourself. I used to be the worst in being critical to myself. It stemmed from having an overly critical parent, and eventually, the external voice became my own internal voice, never good enough, always failing at something. Until I almost had a nervous breakdown due to…
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Reflecting over a few sessions I have had with clients recently, I have noticed a disturbing pattern. When someone feels insecure, unworthy or unloved, they tend to define that emotion with the use of a label. For insecurity the word that comes up the most is I’m ‘just’ a….. For insecurity, it’s more of defining…
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Reflecting on my holiday last week, I am truly grateful for being able to travel in this beautiful country. I was able to catch up with old friends, family and new work colleagues. It made me truly thankful for being alive. So, when was the last time you said thank you for something as simple…
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It’s very challenging to achieve balance in life. Some believe it’s impossible to have a balanced life if you’re committed to succeeding at the highest level. Maybe that’s true, but most people don’t need to become a billionaire or a movie star to consider themselves successful. Success and a balanced life can coexist. However, you…
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If you knew it was impossible to fail, what dreams would you pursue? If your dreams are possible for others, then you can achieve them too! Your current position in life can be the launching pad to the destiny you’ve always dreamed about. It is true that bigger dreams take longer to achieve. However, if…
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Some people have social confidence to spare. It’s easy to see that some children are seemingly born with great social confidence, while others are not. Social confidence seems to come and go for most adults. For me, I was very much a wallflower for the best part of my early adult years. I used to…
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With the advent of social media, comparing ourselves to others has become almost the norm. Social media makes it easier to compare ourselves to others rather than feel content about our current looks. We also tend to talk about how life would be easier if only we lost a few kilos or had the perfect…
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