A staff of an organization passed away due to burnout and now the family is suing the organization
This was among the hot topics I had conversation with 3 other lovely ladies. And it was also World Mental Health Day 2023 yesterday. It was the first time the 4 of us set down together and we had good laughter and serious discussion about burnout at workplace that stems from many different reasons. Among […]
Is it safe to speak?
Life, is an emotional journey. We have moments of joy, fun laughter and times of deep sorrow, fear, anger, and frustrations. Navigating these emotions can be challenging. One tool that can I have come to realise for me personally is to have one on one conversations. And even more importantly, I have come to the […]
What does gratitude mean attai? (Attai means Aunty in Tamil)
My nephew asked me this over Deepavali gathering. I had my mouth full with food and also a plate full of food in my hand.So I decided to let him do the talking for a few minutes while I settle the food in my mouth. So I asked him, what do YOU know about gratitude? […]
You are kidding me right? You don’t look like an introvert AT ALL!
I often get this. Especially my participants and friends. Family and friends very close to me, will know that this is far from the truth.The work that I do, requires me to speak, engage in conversations and networking. What is seen in the public, leads many to assume that I am an extrovert. However, the […]
ESG has to be a lot of things, and most importantly Governance and Inclusivity!
This is what I had as my learning and realization during my conversation with Anja Juliah Abu Bakar and Jegatheeswaran Manoharan We spoke about ESG and how it’s the ‘in’ thing right now. Don’t get me wrong with what I say, but this was part of our discussion. Many are already doing these things, but […]
Micromanaging is toxic and hazardous to productivity!.. and to the emotions
In some of my conversation with clients, one topic that almost always come out is about micro managing and I thought of sharing this after my own recent encounter in a situation. Micromanaging can slow down work because it involves excessive control of every detail by a leader. This not only stifles creativity and demotivate, […]
Start with trust. Create the culture.
That was my biggest takeaway from Azran Osman-Rani’s session earlier this week. Had the opportunity to listen to him speak on ‘Charting New Waters of Technology and Humanity’ where he also spoke about the work Naluri does. The intervention that does need to happen in the space of mental health. Doing something before the issue […]
Can a visually impaired person coach?
YES!! I first heard Xin Ying Boo (Cindy) speak during International Coaching Conference in Kuala Lumpur back in May this year. I didnt get to meet and chat her then. But we kept in touch through whatsapps and long phone calls. Today I got to meet Cindy in Penang and we had a good time […]
Psychological Safety in Team Discussions
Feeling safe to speak is an important element in team discussions to foster open dialogues and collaboration. Its absence not only affects communication but also impacts the overall health and productivity of a team. As a meeting host or organizer, it’s important to ensure inclusivity. Everyone in the room needs to know that their voice […]
Embracing Gratitude to Set Powerful Intentions and Goals
We just stepped into 2024 and I believe many would have or are working on your goals and targets for the year. As we breeze through our daily life, its easy at times to get caught up with all the ‘whats next’… next meeting, next report, next proposal, next laundry, next…..and easily overlook what we […]
