A Mindful Heart

A Mindful Heart

In our mindful wellness group last week, we talked about the concept of mindfulness and how the reality of the concept and the title of the concept don’t always seem to gel. The conversation was a little tongue in cheek, but it struck a chord with me. Why is it...
Disssertation Detours

Disssertation Detours

One of the biggest lessons that I learned during my master’s thesis process was the fact that things don’t always go according to plan. Not exactly an epiphany, I know, but the profoundly valuable lesson for me lay in realising that success is dependent on...
Mindful Networking

Mindful Networking

I recently read a fabulous article about business networking – 7 habits of highly effective networkers –  which reminded me of the value of an effective networking strategy. Most of us know that networking is an essential part of building a business and a...
Mindful Communication

Mindful Communication

What is Mindful Communication? The topic of communication is vast and complex with a myriad of interweaved nuances. It is also the foundation of connection and relationships which means that in order to thrive; we need to learn to master the art and skill of effective...
The Alchemy of Listening

The Alchemy of Listening

We think of alchemy as an ancient mystical process of turning lead and other metals into gold, but alchemy is purely the process of transformation. Of taking something seemingly worthless and transforming it into something rich and valuable.  The evolutionary process...