Author: :Hafsa Casseem Junior Marketing Executive I didn’t always think emotional intelligence was a big deal. I thought being “professional” meant being efficient, composed, quick to solve things. I didn’t realise how often that meant skipping over what I was really feeling — or what others were, too. But then I came across Brené...
Author: :Shiyara Dassanayake PCC | Attorney- at – Law | Life Coach | Corporate Trainer | NLP Practitioner In a world where results are relentlessly pursued and agility is demanded, it is easy to overlook the quiet compass that steers the most enduring success—Emotional Intelligence (EI). Far beyond being just a buzzword, EI is...
Author: :Andrea Jayatilleka Executive Leadership Coach | ICF Coach Trainer | Director of Smart Quest | Coach Masters Academy Regional Director for Southeast Asia l Mentor Coach | Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | NLP Practitioner | DiSC Certified Trainer | Certified Facilitator of the LEGO® Serious Play®Method We all go through different seasons in life....
Author: : Kushani Bandara Professional Coach | Corporate Trainer | Operations and Business Development Manager at Smart Quest In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining industries and reshaping the way we work; one leadership quality stands out more than ever: curiosity. As AI continues to automate tasks, analyze vast amounts of data,...
Author: : Shiyara Dassanayake PCC | Attorney- at – Law | Life Coach | Corporate Trainer In her TEDx Colombo talk, “Choose to Be Curious,” Smriti Daniel, an accomplished journalist, emphasizes the transformative power of genuine curiosity without prejudice. She posits that curiosity is not merely an innate trait but a deliberate choice that...
Author: : Irshad Lukman Executive – Junior Marketing Executive at Smart Quest Have you ever watched a child explore the world? They learn by observing and asking questions such as “why? “How?”, “what if?”. They look at everything with excitement as if everything’s brand new. What if we could bring that same sense of...
Author: : Presilda George Executive – Business Development and Client Relations Self-compassion is the ability to treat oneself with kindness, understanding, and forgiveness, especially in times of failure or difficulty. Many believe that self-criticism leads to improvement because it encourages individuals to reflect on their mistakes, identify weaknesses, and strive for better performance. By...
Author: Murshid Munshif Certified Professional Coach | Capacity Building Partner Abstract Self-compassion plays a pivotal role in effective coaching by fostering emotional well-being, authenticity, and resilience both for the coach and the client. Rooted in self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness1, self-compassion allows coaches to embrace their strengths and vulnerabilities without self-judgment, enabling them to...
Author: Shiyara Dassanayake PCC | Attorney- at – Law | Life Coach | Corporate Trainer “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” — Leo Tolstoy What separates great leaders and coaches from the rest? Is it strategic thinking? Vision? Influence? While these qualities matter, there is an often-overlooked...
Author: Indika Fernando Transformational Coach | Ex-Banker | DJ Life is an unpredictable journey, filled with moments of joy and sorrow. At times, we encounter tragedies so profound that they shake our sense of purpose. In those moments, it is easy to feel lost, as if the light guiding us forward has been extinguished. In February...
