Hello, Authenticity!

This is a quick intro on what to expect in the upcoming Season 2 podcast which is going to be packed with digestible 1 to 2-min brief insights twice per week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. These brief episodes boldly discuss different perspectives in handling nuances of everyday challenges both in personal and professional life, weighing in on an authentic way of living and leadership. I hope you wil...

Patience that comes with frustrations serves as an invitation for awareness, curiosity and imagination that will bring you inspiration for pivoting. Understand that patience is a great quality in everyday life and it is just as important to check in with yourself from time to time to make sure you are also seeing things under a new light and fresh perspective to reach the outcome that you desire....

Whether you enjoy being known as a "nice" person or know anyone in your life whom you would call "nice", let's understand what this "niceness" is really about and how it might prevent you from being your true self. In this episode, I would like to offer three key takeaways that will help shed some light on this so that you no longer need to live within the confine of being nice and start to approa...

Given the 'old' me, I would have stayed quiet in anger and resentment being dragged into such an unexpected standoff with someone who also happened to be a new neighbour. But, not anymore and I want to demonstrate to others in a similar situation that no matter how riled up you are in a conflict, you can act assertively with respect and empathy. The bottom line is, you do YOU and let go of how oth...

Journaling is a wonderful way to explore the thoughts and emotions we carry within. It helps us express them through writing as a way to letting things off the chest and clearing the mind. There are no rules involved but mere cathartic releasing of comfort and discomfort we feel inside which have so much to teach us on how we have lived our life. In this episode, I am sharing the three important r...

Do you have moments when things seem to happen all at once, making you feel unsure of what you are supposed to do next? At times like this, you might even feel overwhelmed, stressed out or anxious about the situation. It is during times like this when knowing how to calm your mind will show you all options to consider and make the best decision forward.  In this episode, let me share with you the...

In the brief span of time that we are living on Earth, how can live more wisely with the understanding that everything that we experience, positive or negative, is mainly impermanent. When things are great, we tend to take them for granted and when things are not in such a good shape, we get so trapped and lost in them, hindering us from thinking clearly and doing what actually serves us the most....

Conscious Parenting method has been widely known to be spearheaded by globally renowned clinical psychologist and author, Dr Shefali by bringing together the wisdom from the east and the knowledge of the West. Like most parents, you may want to learn more about Conscious Parenting initially to find out how you can parent your children more efficiently and effectively only to realize that it is a b...

Perfectionism can bring dilemmas sometimes between creating great quality of work and performance, and its potential as a factor of stress and burnout. Knowing how to find the balance between the two aspects is absolutely crucial to avoid slipping into a habit that stalls progress and productivity.  The obsession of being perfect all the time is delusional at best because perfection doesn't exist...

Emotions carry important message that will lead and guide us towards the very aspects of ourselves that need more care and attention. When our emotions become overwhelming, it is hard to think clearly and our decision-making ability will be affected. We can be so trapped in our emotions that we may not even realize the way to out of it is in fact, simple and right in front of us. In this episode,...

As human beings, it is in our DNA to crave and build connection with others in order to survive. However, in the current technological age of the world, the quality of our connection and relationship with one another has increasingly been an area of concern that requires our attention. Knowing how to bridge healthy human connection in our daily lives, more so with people we cherish most in our liv...

Are you feeling sensitive about the remarks coming from others or being told often that you come across as "too sensitive" as such it's nothing serious? It is good to distinguish from your high sensitivity towards the actions and behaviors and how they impact you, from the insensitivity of others who are incapable to notice their own doings affecting others. Led by a personal story, I'd share with...

Are you struggling with impostor syndrome? Impostor syndrome can potentially hold you back from what you are capable of doing and stall your progress. Hence, it would be helpful to understand it well and notice in what context does it usually show up in your life. When you can shine awareness on it, you will be able to cope and deal with it more effectively.  As I looked further into this myself,...

Being authentic and true to yourself is very liberating and allows you to function effectively in all areas of your life. You don't live by the expectations of others of you and step into your own authority, knowing you can make your own choices and decisions, despite what others may think of you. Anything that is short of being joyful, peaceful and equanimous serves as a sign that you are slowly...

This idea of taking full responsibilities (doing your part) in any circumstances you find yourself in, can provide a sense of freedom that propels you forward than to stay feeling "stuck" wherever you might be right now. It will require a shift in your mindset so that you can redirect your energy towards creating empowering change you need in your life and walk away from the traps of 'poor me, why...

We all have conscious and unconscious boundaries in ways we relate to one another. To connect better in our relationships, it all comes down to how we communicate these boundaries and find the balance in that to preserve peace and harmony we need and desire.  In this first episode, let's dive into understanding what setting, maintaining and communicating boundaries is really like and what you need...