Stoicess' Secret

With the proliferation of remote work and global teams, maintaining boundaries between work and personal life has become increasingly challenging.  Join me as we strike a balance between work and the much-needed personal time. 

 Getting a new boss? Will they be a tyrant? Hear the poem to allay your anxiety.

In a world that often values conformity, it's important for you to embrace your uniqueness and recognize that having different ideas is actually a sign of strength. While it can be tempting to follow the crowd and conform to societal norms, those like you who dare to think outside the box, are the ones who make a lasting impression on the office staff, and significant impact on the corporatio...

The ability to bounce back from setbacks is what sets successful individuals apart from the rest. Let’s address how to make you one of those individuals.

Should you join your coworkers when they are taking shortcuts to improve productivity? The poem shares guidance for your consideration.

You’re at the coffee stand at the office and can see into the copy room across the hall.  What caught your eye was a coworker who entered the room with a single sheet of paper in her hand while both copy machines were taken by colleagues who were making several copies. The coworker appeared impatient and one of the colleagues asked if the coworker only needed to make one copy. The coworker said, “...

Did you know that complaining is an often-used form of communication,  one that’s particularly effective for connecting quickly with someone?  Read the poem for some insight. 

Feeling personally overwhelmed at work is an all-too-familiar sensation. It’s like everyone is running around with scissors just waiting for another disaster to occur. And being constantly bombarded with additional tasks and deadlines, as management continues to “raise the bar” for productivity’s sake, leads to stress and burnout. Such intensity can have a significant impact on your mental and phy...

You’ve been assigned a new project along with a co-worker who is constantly glued to their cellphone. It’s a challenge growing more common in the workplace that you need to learn to navigate. Join me as we address the challenge of managing a phone-distracted co-worker.

How do you deal with friends who want you to slow down on your career advancement? The Stoicess’ poem will give you some insight.

Have you ever found yourself caught in the middle of a family feud? It's an all-too-common predicament that can strain relationships and cause immense stress for the entire family. Such family conflicts arising from differences between family members and can be emotionally draining and lead to long-lasting animosity.  In this webinar, we address a situation where a relative crossed the family...

Ever had a partner who seems to criticize everything about you? If yes, this story is for you.

Considering Intercultural Dating at the Office? This poem will give you some pointers.

Tired of constantly navigating a stormy sea of criticism at work? Struggling to keep your head above water as your colleagues relentlessly scrutinize your every work product to the nth degree?  You're not alone. In today's hypercompetitive corporate landscape, it's all too common for colleagues to adopt an overly critical approach toward leadership.  In this webinar, we address a si...

Having difficulty deciding whether to take an out-of-town job offer? What if your partner totally objects? Read the blog for a healthy response.

Do you feel you're constantly being forced to work overtime? Maybe it's time to think this through.

There's an upcoming holiday and you have been assigned by your parents to be in charge of the family festivities, which includes the clean-up. You’re elated to be in charge of the festivities, but the clean-up is a nightmare in the making, and your siblings refuse to help. What do you do?  Listen to the Stoicess for some guidance.

In a world driven by financial demands, it's often tempting to let our wallets dictate our career path. After all, who doesn't want a comfortable bank balance and the ability to afford the finest things in life? But is taking a job solely for the money a wise decision? In this webinar, we address a situation where a gentleman had his eye on the money and overlooked the real purpose of th...

High School Reunion Nightmare: Stoicess' Poem.  It's High School reunion time! Are you excited or unsure whether to attend? Read the poem for a unique perspective just for you.

It's the dreaded question that every single person encounters at some point and once that first person asks, it seems like everyone piles on.  The question?  "When are you getting married?"   So, how do you handle this one? You have a situation and the Stoicess has a resolution. Listen to the podcast for her guidance.  

Ever feel it’s your adult son and his partner against you? What about that duty of honor the Bible says they owe you? When you have Situations – the Stoicess has Recommendations.  

The alarm is going off again. It first went off at 6am, then 6:15, and now 6:30. Yeah, it’s “third time’s a charm” because if you don’t get up now, you’ll be late for work. But who cares, right?  As you lie in bed, you dream of escaping the stresses and demands of your job. You’ve been stashing money away and have a comfortable nest egg. Thus, early retirement is an option, and spending your days...

The plan has been made. The big date is forthcoming. There’s excitement in the air. Everyone is working toward that magical date. But there is one problem, at least for you. Your future daughter-in-law doesn’t respect you.  Listen to the Stoicess' guidance on this one.

Are you hopeful for a pay raise on your next evaluation because of the newly assigned work you have been doing? Don't be surprised if the boss lets you down. The Stoicess explains why and what to do next time. 

Feeling personally overwhelmed at work is an all-too-familiar sensation. It’s like everyone is running around with scissors just waiting for another disaster to occur. And being constantly bombarded with additional tasks and deadlines, as management continues to “raise the bar” for productivity’s sake, leads to stress and burnout. Such intensity can have a significant impact on your mental and phy...