Emotional reactivity is one of the most costly habits in professional life. It derails meetings, damages relationships, and clouds decision-making. Worse, it’s often invisible to the person caught in it, until the damage is done. If you’ve ever walked away from an interaction thinking, Why did I say that?, Why did I let them get […]
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Career self-sabotage often looks like… nothing Most people don’t fail because of complexity; they fail because they overlook the basics. Scott Galloway emphasizes this point: “Respecting institutions, having manners, demonstrating a level of humility… these are all (relatively) easy. Get the easy stuff right” (Galloway, 2018). Reflecting on my early career, it wasn’t a lack
As an introvert, office holiday parties and networking events can feel like a social marathon. While some of your colleagues might leave these events energized, you may find yourself quietly scanning the room for a low-stimulation exit route well before the end of the night. The good news? You’re not alone, and more importantly, you
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The Coffee Shop Lesson: Small Choices, Big Patterns Small, low-stakes decisions often reflect how we approach major life and leadership choices. A coffee shop queue shows why. The café was bustling with the morning rush. Cups clinked, espresso machines hissed, and the air buzzed with caffeine-fuelled energy. As I waited for a networking meeting to
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