Author: Michelle de Silva Chief Manager- Head of Private Banking at Hatton National Bank PLC, Professional Certified Coach, Master practitioner of NLP “Diversity is a fact, but inclusion is a choice we make every day! Understanding experiences and view- points that don’t mimic our own, helps create more inclusive workplace cultures, where everyone feels...
Author: Kushani Bandara In a world filled with constant stimuli and rapid decision-making, many of us operate in a reactive mode — thinking quickly, acting swiftly, and rarely pausing to observe. Seba Haddad’s TEDx talk, “From Thinker to Observer,” introduces a profound shift in how we engage with life and ourselves, encouraging us to...
Author: Niloufer Perera During a recent visit to my friend’s home, I found myself in awe of the technology that made life so effortlessly convenient. It was as if I hardly had to lift a finger; a simple command like “Alexa, open the curtains” was all it took for things to happen automatically. Whether it...
Author: Jayantha Fernando The Hidden Lesson of the Hundred Rupee Note: A Reflection on Mindful Listening Imagine being asked to describe the symbols on a hundred rupee note. It’s something we handle almost daily, yet most of us struggle to recall the details. This exercise reveals a crucial insight: while we may be familiar with...
Author: Andrea Jayatilleka In the ever-evolving landscape of leadership, emotional intelligence (EI) has become more than just a desirable trait—it is a critical skill. As leaders, we constantly navigate a complex web of emotions, both our own and those of our teams. While most of us are familiar with the concept of triggers, how many...
Pause Reflect Transform Author: Nuzla Nawaz Would you believe that I learnt one of the most important life lessons while watching Pooh Bear? Many years ago, while watching ‘Christopher Robin,’ a cherished movie to this day, I learnt from Pooh that ‘doing nothing leads to something.’ At that point in life, I was a mum...
Author: Irshad Lukman In today’s fast-paced world, taking a moment to pause and reflect can feel like a luxury we can’t afford. Yet, this time is crucial for our personal growth and well-being. By deliberately stepping away from our daily routines and responsibilities, we give ourselves a chance to assess our lives, understand our experiences,...
Author: Amanda Daniel. Life, in many ways, is like a river, flowing with twists, turns, and occasional rapids. Navigating this river can be challenging, and sometimes we need a guide to help us steer through the rough waters. For me, that guide came in the form of coaching conversations. I vividly remember my first coaching...
Author: Inoka Dias Midlife, the years between 30 and 70, with 40 to 60 being the core is often associated with plateaus and declines, hence the all too familiar term “midlife crisis”. G. Stanley Hall, in his book, Senescence, The Last Half of Life (1922) when describing the five stages of life says that “middle life or...
Author Shiyara Dassanayake. My daughter being the buddle of energy that she is, bounds after school, lugging all her paraphnelia and drops them on the living room floor. She flops herself in to an armchair and reaches out for my phone to check the countless number of messages she may received on my phone. As...
