Making sense of your mind and brain upon those bold decisions

During the last 11 months, I have met numerous professionals making bold, professional decisions. The pandemic has forced many of us to question ourselves about what we do for a living and why. A significantly higher proportion of the people I support has decided to do something very different...

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Dopamine for dummies

Last year, I learned something that proved helpful as the pandemic affected me, my family, friends, and my business, and it had to do with the brain. Several aha-moments came to me as I learned: how it works, what it needs, and what happens when it doesn't get what it needs. 

A tale about...

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Perfect timing to launch a Portfolio Career

Every week I meet professionals who are considering launching a portfolio career as a response to the challenges and high degree of uncertainty in the current job market. You might have stumbled upon this term even if you find yourself pursuing a more traditional career within corporate. When...

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A minute to learn...

If you, like me, used to play the board game "Othello", you will be familiar with the tagline "A minute to learn, a lifetime to master". This notion is also very true for one thing that has proven extremely helpful during the first half of 2020 when encountering the direct and indirect...

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The Analog Brain in the Digital Workplace

There are courses, and there are COURSES. The most memorable courses are packed with aha-moments and insights you can bring directly into your daily (work)life with a profound impact on your well-being. In the spring of 2019, I attended the first course with author and keynote...

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The Three Things Deciding Your Professional Future

Sometimes you can feel the gravity when you meet people who you know will play a significant role in your career. I met one of them back in the summer of 2010, and I can still recall the conversation. He asked me if I knew how I was perceived by others, and if I had an idea of my...

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When #c19 strikes at home - Managing@YourBest

This is a webinar topic I never imagined would be on my agenda. On March 19, my husband tested positive for #c19 and serious lung inflammation. For obvious reasons, we were not allowed to visit him in the hospital. For 3 days, we experienced an intense and emotionally difficult roller...

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