Stoicess' Secret

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 together for over a year, and all is progressing nicely with the relationship, that is, until you overheard him talking with another lady at a party last night. The lady was cozying up to him, and she asked if the two of you were together and he responded, “For now, yes. Our relationship is all about the money.” You almost choked on your tea but quickly left the room before coughing. H...

It was a tough breakup and now the Ex wants to give the two of you a second chance. What should you do? The Stoicess has some advice for you.

Idea generation is the lifeblood of innovation in any organization. And in a highly competitive business landscape, companies that can consistently generate fresh ideas gain a significant advantage over their competitors. However, idea generation goes beyond simply coming up with random thoughts. It requires a systematic approach that takes into account the company's goals, market trends, cus...

You’re finally over your Ex. Your heart has mended. You’re on your new path in life. That is until you see your best friend intertwined in a romantic kiss with your ex. How do you respond? See the poem for an answer.

You finally got a day off to spend with your partner. Everything appeared perfect until your partner paid more attention to their cell phone, than to you. You’re fired up and ready to stir things up.  However, the Stoicess has some words for you before you unload on him! 

Your boss has commented many times that your ideas lack sense. You get “that look” so many times after expressing an idea, that you feel like crawling into a hole. You’ve reached a point that keeping your mouth shut is the best way for you to conform to societal norms. In a world that often values conformity, it's important for you to embrace your uniqueness and recognize that having differen...

Your children are now grown and facing life as young adults. However, they keep asking you for money. Maybe you gave them too much during their time with you, because as they now face hardships, they see you as an extended piggy bank for them. How do you tell them “No”? Listen to the Stoicess’ advice.

You have your belief on how the company should be steered,  but your partner has a different thought. Who wins at the end of the day? Listen to the poem for some advice.

Work-related stress is a common issue that causes many professionals to attempt to escape the corporate world. A constant feeling of exhaustion, loss of enthusiasm and passion for the work, and a lack of support from colleagues or superiors are all stressors that can make one feel it’s time to throw in the towel.  In this webinar, we address a man who was among those that had given up. He was just...

You’ve got this friend that recently decided she’s the leader of your social group… maybe leader of the world would be a better characterization. From her perch on top of the globe, she’s begun to evaluate the actions of others one task at a time. This attitude of hers toward friends started after she received a recent promotion to manager at her job. So how do you address this situation if you&ap...

You’ve just learned that your coworker has taken all the credit for a report you wrote. You are angry and want revenge! Listen to the podcast for some sound reasoning on how to proceed professionally.

A close friend of yours at the office is struggling regarding whether to apply for an upcoming promotion in your unit.  Of late, it appears that older co-workers are being overlooked. A mood of frustration for older workers is in the air. They feel their experience and skills are not being recognized.  In this webinar, we address a middle-aged gentleman who was chosen by God to replace one of the...

Tomorrow is the weekend and time for some “me time”. Rest and relaxation are at the top of your list. However, when tomorrow arrives, it’s a surprise attack when your partner tells you they have other plans for you. You will be attending a gathering at an acquaintance’s home that your partner accepted without asking you first.  The event is exactly what you don’t want. You’ve had to deal with peop...

I received an old suitcase from my dad on Valentine’s Day. It was filled with a 1,000 dimes. So, how should I spend these dimes? I await your response. 

You’re walking the floor today at the office and notice several employees are on their cell phones either talking, reading, or shopping. They’re so engrossed in their activity that they don’t realize that you the boss are looking directly at them as you pass by. You’ve discussed this behavior repeatedly at biweekly staff meetings and even during one-on-ones.   So, today you think to yourself, “Eno...

You’ve been working at the job for a couple of years and believe it’s time you should move up in the company. So, you watch the job announcements, but nothing seems to thrill you. However, you saw an announcement from a competitor that a job fair was to be held next week for the general public. You attended the job fair and received an immediate offer that surprised even you. However, your fiancé...

 What do you do when a colleague takes total credit for a project you also participated in? The Stoicess has some insight for you.

Your two children are grown having their own families and live out-of-town. They decided this year to spend the holidays with their immediate family and not with you and your partner. Subsequently, your partner demands an apology from your children regarding such behavior. As you brushed off the request saying, “They are their own families now”, your partner became more aggressive demanding you ha...

 In today’s world it’s now come to the point that some bosses expect 24/7 availability of employees. Such applies even when the employee is on vacation or a pre-planned family gathering. Even having an agreement with the boss on when not to text may be problematic to enforce. So, what do you do? Listen to the podcast for the Stoicess’ thoughts on this new irritant.    

It’s a holiday with the in-laws for your partner. Where else can he find the judgmental stares, passive-aggressive mumbles, and active aggressive arguments all wrapped up in one big bundle of stress for everyone. He wants to avoid this misery. However, you’ve got little ones that are watching how you and your partner act through this discord. So, what should you do? Listen to the podcast for the S...

A few years ago, you finally made it to the upper class. You’re living in the land of the Richie Rich and things couldn’t be better. That is, until your partner told you they want a divorce. But their request was a little different. Instead of wanting the “will never see each other again” approach, your partner wants to place you in the “friend zone” so that the both of you can hang out as best fr...

 You were having lunch with a friend the other day and all was going well until the friend started speaking badly about another friend of hers. Hearing her words, you think to yourself, “Because my friend talks bad about her other friend; does she sometimes say bad things about me, too?” Listen to the video for insight on how to address this awkward situation.

You’ve been successful in your career and have made a name for yourself. However, marriage is now before you, and you must choose whose last name you will debut. So, do you take your partner’s name? Listen to the poem for insight.

There are times in our lives that we see a fellow colleague, who is a trusted friend to us, being mistreated by a boss. It’s a difficult situation for you as well as your trusted friend. The question becomes what responsibilities do you have toward your trusted friend? To what depth would you go to help them? In this webinar, we address a woman who was such a trusted friend to her community that a...