This is a special edition podcast, a gift for the special time of uncertainty in 2020 

A guided meditation for relaxation and greater focus 🙂

At this time of global uncertainty is stressful time for many for various reasons. 

On the other, hand it is also a time of reflection for many as we experience a slower pace of life. Some are starting new habits while others may be struggling to adapt.  

What ever the reason, meditation is truly the best thing you can do for yourself. Of course, there are many forms of meditation.  However, a guided meditation can be easier for many. 

Here is my gift to you, A Guided Meditation for 2020 

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In this episode, 

- Why is meditation so vital for your Success? 

- How and when to meditate to quite your mind? 

Meditation has many advantages on physiological, emotional, and mental health. Hypertension, mental health challenges, anxiety and depression are only some positive benefits.

Still not sold on meditation 🧘‍♀️  

Here are few of the benefits of Meditation for You right Now 

✔️ Quite the chatter in your mind 

✔️ Relax more 

✔️ Improve hypertension  

✔️ Improve depression & anxiety  

✔️ Enhance focus 

✔️ Greater clarity  

✔️ Increase inspiration  

OK, you are on board to meditate. How do you go about meditating? When to meditate? How can you quite your mind while you meditate? Listen for more.....

Happy #WonderfulWednesday 

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Keep an Open Mind and say 'YES' 

Practice it and you'll get excited!!

Everyone loves to share ideas with open minded people. However, I hear from many CEO's or managers that team members are resistant. 

The truth is most are not aware they are being resistant to ideas or change. 

✔ Stop Justifying and resist standing still

✔ Practice it and you'll start getting excited

✔ Move forward for progress 

Stop self sabotaging and start growing.

🔸 First say YES....then figure how to do it 

🔸 Ask questions 5 W (Why, When, Where, Who, What) for greater understanding 😊

🔸 Listen to understand

🔸 Evaluate

🔸 Keep an open heart and listen with your heart

🔸Treat your job as if it was your first day!!

Happy #WonderfulWednesday 

#listentounderstand #keepanopenmind #podcast #learn #progress #opentochange #positive #getexcitedtolearn #askquestions #opportunitytoimprove #engagemore #attitude 

Replace office gossip with positive communication that support your workplace and You 👍

Did you know employees lose 2.8hrs/week due to conflict? 

We all know gossip is negative and even complain about it. We simply get in habits that are not helpful. Office gossip:

- Reduce trust and respect

- Diminish effective communication

- Lower collaboration

- Decrease productivity & innovation

- Initiate conflict

- Reduce teamwork 

- Lead to more misunderstandings 

Many bosses, managers, and CEO's experience the negative impact. You can break the cycle by taking small steps to break old habits and replace it with new habits that actually serve you. 

✔ Start with practicing the habit yourself

✔ Avoid blaming or finger pointing

✔ Change topic of conversation

✔ Suggest a three way phone or video call to clear or stop the issue at hand

✔ State your personal habit/goal, not to talk about someone when they are not present

Remember small steps create huge impact!! 

Happy #WonderfulWednesday

#stopgossip #positivecommunication #stopgofficegossip #conflict #minimizeconflict #preventworkplaceconflict #buildtrust #improveteamwork #improvecollaboration 

Part II interview with Dr. George Frempong, director of research at Delmore 'Buddy' Daye Learning Institute, on Why Growth Mindset belongs in schools/universities, help your child excel in math or improve workplaces!! 😃

If learning Math or Sciences ever made you sweat...you know what I am talking about!! 

Maybe you were told "you are not cut out to learn math".  

Part II 

 ✔DNA is only a starting point 

✔ Growth Mindset rather than Fixed Mindset 

✔Stop self limiting beliefs  

✔Mindset of believe in your capacity 🙌

Dr. George Frempong has a Master in Mathematics Education and PhD in Curriculum Studies from the University of British Columbia in Canada. Dr. Frempong has many years of research at University of British Colombia, York University, and in New Brunswick. He also has practical experience within education system and engaging in the community. 

Happy #WonderfulWednesday 

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'Growth Mindset' phrase coined by Dr. Carol S. Dweck from Stanford University over three decades ago.

Special thanks to my guest Dr, George Frempong, Director of Research at Delmore 'Buddy' Daye Learning Institute (DBDLI) in Halifax. Join us on two part series, where Dr. Frempong  shares some of his research and findings on #GrowthMindset He has many years of research at University of British Colombia, York University, and in New Brunswick. He also has practical experience within education system and engaging in the community.  

Part 1 interview, we discuss George's passion and background in Growth Mindset. 

- You can succeed against all odds 

- Believing in your students 

- Your strengths, skills and talents 

- Power of believing in your capabilities  

Happy #WonderfulWednesday

Dr. George Frempong has a Master in Mathematics Education and PhD in Curriculum Studies from the University of British Columbia in Canada. He has worked as a classroom teacher and university professor. He is currently the Director of Research at the Delmore “Buddy” Daye Learning Institute (DBDLI) where his research and community engagement support inclusive education policies and practices that provide opportunities for all learners to succeed in schooling. His research and community engagement is informed by the traditional Africa concept ‘it takes a village to raise a child’. The collective growth mindset is the culture that instills in students the belief in their potential to succeed against any odds.

To learn more about Dr. George Frempong and DBDLI visit www.dbdli.ca 

#Education #BelieveinYourself #success #lifecoaching #growth #mindset

You may have heard about the numerous research on appreciation and its positive outcomes both for individuals and workplaces. Here are some of the benefits you can expect from appreciation:

- Change your heart

- Improve your sleep quality

- Change the molecular structure of your brain

- Increased levels of energy

- Reduce anxiety & depression

- Better mood

- Less fatigue & inflammation

- Reduce risk of heart failure 

Ready to give appreciation a chance? You can always go back if you don't like how it feels.

Here are some tips on practicing #100DaysofAppreciation 💯🙏❤️

Feel free to share #100DaysofAppreciation to increase the ripple effect of positive energy!!

It's mid September and you have had couple of weeks to settle into the new routine, this is the perfect time to start investing in your health. Start with doing one thing for your health. 

Devote to investing in your health starting today:

- Choose 1 goal ie meditate, drink 8 glasses of water/day or relaxing more 👍

- Identity the parameters....what will you do to relax

- Make it Challenging and yet Achievable 🙂

- Get in the mindset....remind yourself why you do what you do!! 

- Celebrate your successes 🎈

- Repeat for at least 30 days 

Make it a #MarvellousMonday 

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You know there is always calm after a storm and some silver lining. 😃 

Every storm physical or metaphorical has period of calm afterwards. There are also lots of positive stories, new connections, acts of kindness, or compassion that we remember for years. Sometimes there is a shift in our mindset or perspective. 

Do you wait for the next storm or are you more proactive?

What new lessons or opportunities did you find? 

Will you start something new?  How about a new positive habit or ritual? 😮✅

Happy #WonderfulWednesday 

#calmafterstorm #lifecoaching #podcast #silverlining #mindset #attitude #Happiness

New podcast with Janice MacInnis, Manager of Organizational Health at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She enhances the health of employees and the health of Dalhousie as a workplace. Improving the wellness and experience of employees over the 10 years she has been in this role also connects well with her personally. She has dedicated herself to self-improvement and readily shares her learnings and failures with others. She is known for her personal, caring approach, which allows people to sense that she genuinely wants the best for everyone!! 😃💯👏 

It is not about huge about budgets but rather creating a culture!

- Create more opportunities for learning

- Seven dimensions of health

- Acknowledge and celebrate accomplishments

- Customized employee satisfaction surveys

                                                                                                             Be an active participant at work or in life!!

You can also watch a video Janice MacInnis 

Janice assists groups and departments with workplace improvement strategies and presents on a wide range of topics. She is a natural collaborator, priding herself on getting things done by forging partnerships and synergies across her organization and beyond. She has a Commerce degree and a Certificate in Adult Education from Dalhousie University, as well as a Masters of Adult Education from St. Francis Xavier University, in Nova Scotia, Canada.

#organizationalhealth  #mentalhealth #executivecoach #healthyworkplace #collaborate #lifecoach #personaldevelopment #employeehealth #dimentionsofhealth #employeeengagement