Should I quit: What will Everyone Else Think?

A team of researchers from University College London and Aarhus University in Denmark may have uncovered some clues to help explain why we care what other people think — and why some people care more than others. The results are: “It seems that NOT ONLY are some people more influenced by the opinions of others, but by looking at activity

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4 Reasons why you should Fail & Take a Chance on You!

Earlier this week a client shared that she didn’t feel that she had an opinion and even if she did it wouldn’t matter. I know a lot of people struggle with believing in themselves….I would lie to say that I didn’t also feel this way at times, but earlier this year I explained the myth of self confidence…and the difference

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Making friends with fear: Bring Back Your Ambitious Geek

Until the age of 18 I was a geeky introvert, studious and apt at nearly all my subjects at school with a gutsy ambition to be a lawyer, no, a barrister and even a successful, high flying, jet setting business woman. Then I turned 19; “stuff happened” (I do not have the energy to relay this “stuff”, it saps the

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Paris to India: Finding a State of Joy, Peace & Faith

I came to Paris in 1999. I was lost and life had thrashed me about more than enough. I had no self-confidence and I was afraid of the unknown, but I had my spirituality and a daily discipline of meditation. I believe that above all, these things and some loving friends helped me build myself little by little. At 40,

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I am not a resident of Dramaville!

Did you know that 95% of the world population lives in this special place where fear drives every decision? • Fear of failing • Fear of being alone • Fear or being rejected • Fear of being worthless • Fear of not being good enough • Fear of being ridiculed and outcast • Fear of parents, partner, society opinion It

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Fear: The Paradox of Love

Have you ever felt that you were destined to do bigger things? Amalia shares her personal story of how she overcome fear and left her banking career and choose to follow love for her purpose! I choose to believe there was always a voice inside of me, telling me that I could do more than just the usual path which

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4 Things Olympians Can Teach You About Rocking Your Business & Career!

I’m not sure about you, but I LOVE the Olympics! They are a super exciting time for so many reasons. Not only does it revive the ‘dreams can come true’ factor but it also showcases that there is hard work and sacrifice for something you love. It’s also amazing to see athletes and family members come together, bond and celebrate

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5 Business Lessons from failing Kilimanjaro!

Last month I started 2014 with a bang and conquered Kilimanjaro. I did not reach the highest summit, but I did have an awesome experience! Although last year was pretty exciting (check out my review), I had a lot of downs in my personal life. In order to challenge myself and take my business and life to the next level,

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Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day!

Every year, for the past decade, I have done this ritual of sending a yearly message reflecting on my learning’s of 2014. This year I am sending this a couple of weeks late as I have just spent the past month in Africa, conquering Kilimanjaro. This year was nothing less than a rollercoaster, not only did I move between three

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Self-Improvement: 3 Essential Reasons to Invest in Yourself!

My grandfather ingrained this self-improvement lesson into my father and his siblings which in turn he ingrained in me – a small business tip I wish to impart to you. He said: “I can leave you with property… it can be lost” “I can leave you with money… it can be spent” “I can leave you with education… it will

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