Author: Hafsa Casseem Junior Marketing Executive at Smart Quest Let’s be honest—gratitude sounds like one of those feel-good quotes you’d find on a Pinterest board or a coffee mug: “Be thankful!”. But how often do we really stop to feel it? A.J. Jacobs, in his TED Talk about his “year of living with gratitude,”...
Author: Andrea Jayatilleka ICF Coach Trainer l Coach Masters Academy Regional Director for Southeast Asia l Mentor Coach l Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner l NLP Practitioner In the world of leadership and organisational success, it is often strategy, goals, and performance metrics that get the most attention. Yet, over the years, I have come...
Author: Kavitha Gunesekera M.Sc. Business Psych (LMU), B.A. English & ELT (OUSL), SHRM-SCP (USA), ATCL (London), TKT Organisational culture has taken centre-stage as the world continues to shift towards remote work and hybrid models. The pandemic has forced organisations to rethink how they function, communicate, and maintain their identity. For transformational coaches, understanding the role...
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,...
