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My dream job is Wendy Rhoades from “Billions”

This scene of Wendy Rhoades as a high performance coach in the US TV show, “Billions,” sums up my dream job, only, naturally, without the hyperbolic storylines & extreme narcissism. Wendy is there to sort your head out so you Read more…

By CaronMargarete, 2 months ago
Cultural Intelligence

Cultural Influence: An insight into Nigerian wedding culture

Traditional Nigerian weddings are a sensational opportunity to immerse deep into culture. Done traditionally, the asking and giving away of bride to groom and responsibilities of each family is really special to watch. Recently, my African King was a groomsman. To see Read more…

By CaronMargarete, 2 monthsApril 13, 2023 ago
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Coaching Moment

I’m not being racist, but: How the word “but” negates positive intent in communication

I’m not being racist, but … I think you’re wonderful, but you can occasionally be needy. I’m grateful for all that you’re doing, but I’m wondering if you could do this part again? You don’t hear wonderful; you hear needy. Read more…

By CaronMargarete, 2 monthsApril 12, 2023 ago
Business

Time, the equal opportunity employer

It’s the one thing that every single one of us has exactly the same. It’s our perspective of time that differs. You can choose to spend two hours binging Netflix or you can choose to spend two hours creating a Read more…

By CaronMargarete, 2 monthsMarch 30, 2023 ago
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Emotional Health

What to do when friends don’t make an effort

How many times do you knock on the door of a friend’s house before leaving when they don’t answer? Two times? Three? Some friendships are a lot like knocking on a door that never gets answered. You want your friends Read more…

By CaronMargarete, 3 monthsMarch 13, 2023 ago
Business

Be the Sun, Not the Wind, says an Ancient Greek fable: A Lesson in Leadership

The North Wind and the Sun were disputing which was the stronger, when a traveler came along wrapped in a warm cloak. They agreed that the one who first succeeded in making the traveler take his cloak off should be Read more…

By CaronMargarete, 3 monthsMarch 1, 2023 ago
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Emotional Health

Methods to Manage Anger

Have you ever watched a pot of water boil? As the flame heats the stainless steel base, tiny pockets of air begin to form, slowly floating to the surface, longing to escape, to breathe, and to be seen and heard. Read more…

By CaronMargarete, 4 monthsFebruary 23, 2023 ago
Emotional Health

The Micro-Macro View of Life: How to Manage Life Tax

Have you ever used one of those two-sided mirrors? On one side there is the normal reflection, and on the other is the ultra-zoomed-in, micro, super up-close-and-way-too-personal view of all the pores, hairs, and grossity-gross stuff. In this view, it’s Read more…

By CaronMargarete, 4 monthsFebruary 10, 2023 ago
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Business

The Worst Advice to Give Female Leaders: Grow a pair

She spent so much time consumed by what other people thought of her that it never occurred to her that she could spend that mental bandwidth on learning what she thought of herself instead. She sought acceptance from what others Read more…

By CaronMargarete, 4 monthsFebruary 5, 2023 ago
Business

How to give negative feedback

Do you work with someone that does things that drive you absolutely crazy? They’re a nice person but their actions just aren’t conducive to productive work. Did you know – and thanks to Brené Brown for her Dare to Lead inspiration – that Read more…

By CaronMargarete, 4 monthsJanuary 29, 2023 ago
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