In a world obsessed with productivity, deadlines, and efficiency, we often forget the one thing that made us most creative as children—play. But what if the same playful energy could unlock innovation, connection, and strategy in the boardroom?In this episode, we explore how the tiny LEGO® bricks you once played with as a child are now powerful tools for serious transformation in the workplace.
Yes, it’s not just play—it’s a strategic catalyst for trust, collaboration, and performance.LEGO® Serious Play® (LSP) isn’t about building castles or cars—it’s about building conversations, clarity, and confidence. At both individual and organizational levels, this structured method of play invites people to bring their whole selves—especially their “child self”—into spaces where real psychological safety and breakthroughs can happen. It transforms how teams align, communicate, and co-create solutions.
Key Insights from the Conversation with Michael Fearne Michael Fearne’s work with LEGO® Serious Play® (LSP) challenges the traditional notion that creativity is a “nice-to-have” in business. He shared rich, thought-provoking insights on how structured play can unlock transformation in even the most structured environments:
1. Rediscovering Play as a Strategic Tool Michael’s personal discovery of play later in life serves as a reminder that play isn’t reserved for children—it’s a powerful enabler of insight and outcome. In corporate settings, it provides a safe space for new thinking, divergent perspectives, and reflective dialogue.
2. Reclaiming the “Child Self” in the Corporate WorldIn today’s fast-paced, high-pressure work environments, most people operate from their “Work Self,” often suppressing their natural creativity and spontaneity. LSP reintroduces the “Child Self” in a professional context—not as a regression, but as an accelerator for empathy, openness, and fresh thinking.
3. Psychological Safety Through PlayTrust and connection are not built through policy—they’re built through experience. Playful methods like LSP create emotional safety, encouraging people to share, challenge, and co-create without fear. This environment is crucial for inclusive dialogue, stronger team dynamics, and accelerated alignment.
4. Structured Play with Clear PurposeLSP is not about building for fun; it’s play with a purpose. Sessions begin with a defined outcome and are intentionally designed to surface insights, solve challenges, and align people around common goals. It’s not chaotic—it’s structured creativity that leads to measurable outcomes.
5. Creating the “Aha!” Moment for EveryoneOne of the most powerful aspects of LSP is that it doesn’t just spotlight the loudest voices. Every participant has a chance to externalize their thinking, visualize their perspective, and experience personal breakthroughs—driving collective clarity and buy-in across the room.
6. Invest in Expertise for Real ImpactMichael emphasized that the value of LSP lies not just in the bricks, but in how they’re used. Organizations serious about transformation should engage certified LSP facilitators, ensuring that sessions are expertly guided to maximize business and cultural impact.
Key Takeaway:
1.Are we creating workplaces where innovation can truly breathe?
2.This episode highlights a fundamental shift in how we approach growth, connection, and performance:
3.Play is not the opposite of work—it’s the pathway to better work.
4.Structured play opens space for psychological safety, collaborative problem-solving, and deep engagement.
5.It enables leaders to listen differently, teams to think visually, and organizations to build trust brick by brick.
About the Guest – Michael Fearne is the Founder of LSP Method and author of The LSP Method book. He’s a global facilitator and a leading voice in bringing LEGO® Serious Play® into strategy, culture, and innovation conversations within organizations.
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Why does failure still feel so personal—and so painful—even in progressive workplaces that claim to embrace learning?In this heart-centered conversation, Michael joins me to uncover the emotional roots of failure—and more importantly, how we can transform our response to it. Drawing deeply from his lived experience and professional insight, he shares strategies to move from shame to strategy through the lens of Emotional Intelligence.
Key Takeaways & Highlights
1️⃣ Failure is encoded as a threat from childhood. EI helps us decode it.Michael explains how our earliest experiences taught us to associate failure with danger—triggering emotional responses that often linger into adulthood. EI helps us pause, reflect, and respond rather than react with fear or shame.
2️⃣ Shame is the emotional barrier to growth. Compassion is the key to unlocking it. Shame often leads us to hide, self-criticize, or disengage. Through emotional intelligence, particularly self-awareness and self-compassion, leaders can transform shame into learning.
3️⃣ The Six Seconds Model: Know, Choose, GiveMichael introduces this practical EI framework:Know: Identify emotions and patternsChoose: Create space between stimulus and responseGive: Contribute with intention and authenticityThis empowers individuals and teams to approach failure constructively.
4️⃣ AOD – Awareness, Options, DirectionA simple yet powerful tool to shift from reaction to intention:Awareness of emotional triggersExploring Options rather than defaulting to guiltChoosing a Direction that supports growth and resilience
5️⃣ Culture vs. Climate: Both must align to support learning from failureMichael emphasizes the need to differentiate between:Culture: What the organization says it valuesClimate: What people actually experience dailyTrue psychological safety requires aligning both—especially in how failure is treated.
6️⃣ Language shapes belonging: Stop "hiring," start "welcoming"Even language can shape whether people feel like outsiders or belong. Michael encourages organizations to rethink HR language and rituals to foster true inclusion and psychological safety.
7️⃣ Redefining failure: A functional, not personal, view“Failure is a state of being unable to perform a function. It’s not who you are—it’s what didn’t work.”This definition repositions failure as part of the process—not a personal flaw—and invites a mindset of curiosity over criticism.
Meet the Guest – Michael Eatman is a Master Certified Coach (ICF), Advanced EQ Practitioner, and seasoned Leadership Strategist, with more than 32 years of experience across PreK–20 education systems. A transformative voice in emotional intelligence and cultural awareness, Michael empowers leaders to build collaborative, emotionally intelligent organizations grounded in vision, compassion, and cultural intelligence.He is also the author of Ode to Failure—a powerful and personal book that challenges us to reimagine failure not as a setback, but as a gateway to self-discovery, growth, and collective healing.
📘 Grab a copy of Michael’s book: Ode to Failure – a bold and healing invitation to reimagine our relationship with setbacks.🤝 Connect with Michael Eatman on LinkedIn
As artificial intelligence rapidly integrates into our personal and professional lives, the coaching world stands at a pivotal moment. In this episode, I sit down with Jazz Rasool—Executive Coach, AI strategist, and thought leader in the future of learning—to explore what happens when coaching meets machine intelligence.With over two decades of experience, Jazz brings a unique perspective at the intersection of human development, technology, and ethical transformation. Drawing from his work with organizations such as NASA and the London Mayor’s Office, he challenges us to rethink not just how we coach—but why and for whom.
Key Themes Covered in the Conversation:
1.Evolving Ethics in a Human+AI World
Jazz emphasizes that coaching ethics and standards must adapt when AI is introduced into the process. Traditional ethical frameworks, designed primarily for human-to-human coaching, must now ensure psychological safety, data security, and emotional protection for clients interacting with AI-supported systems. It’s not only about safeguarding coaches—it’s about upholding trust and responsibility toward the client.
2.A 2008 Turning Point in Tech-Enabled Coaching
Long before AI entered mainstream coaching discussions, Jazz experimented with capturing coaching insights via a simple Excel spreadsheet. That initiative revealed how structured data could deepen reflection and transformation. It became a foundation for his later work in developing AI systems to support integrated coaching models.
3.AI as an Enabler, Not a Replacement
Throughout the conversation, Jazz makes it clear: AI is neither the coach nor the answer. It is a tool—a powerful one—that, when used with intention, can complement the coach’s intuition, highlight patterns, and support more targeted development conversations. The coach remains at the center of transformation.
4.The Emerging Stages of Coaching with AI
Jazz outlines three stages shaping the future of AI in coaching:
At the heart of Jazz’s message is the belief that Coaching 5.0 will be defined by human flourishing. It’s not about replacing the coach—it’s about deepening our humanity. As human intelligence shapes AI, the intelligence of machines, in turn, will reflect back insights that help us grow in empathy, self-awareness, and connection. This reciprocal growth between human and machine may well be the path toward a more conscious, emotionally intelligent future.
About the Guest –
Jazz RasoolJazz Rasool is an Executive Coach, learning scientist, and AI strategist with more than 20 years of experience. He has developed advanced AI-based coaching platforms, trained leaders at international institutions, and continues to consult with major professional bodies on AI ethics, compliance, and competency standards. His work blends technological innovation with a deeply human-centered approach to growth and learning.You can get connected to Jazz via his linkedin https://linkedin.com/in/jazzrasool or log on to http://www.energydiamond.com/ to explore some of his work
My guest today is Katherine Riddoch — Founder of To Evolve, a leadership development practice grounded in neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and positive psychology. With nearly 30 years of global experience, Katherine blends coaching, science, and emotion to empower leaders to grow from the inside out.
She’s the co-creator of Neuro Nudges, a mentor with Riders & Elephants (creators of the Emotional Culture Deck), and a passionate advocate for helping people align who they are with how they lead. In this episode, we explore the science and soul of reflection — and how looking back can help us leap forward. Episode SummaryIn this conversation, Katherine unpacks the science behind reflection and its impact on leadership and personal growth. We explore the Default Mode Network in the brain, how tiny daily Neuro Nudges can build powerful habits, and how naming emotions can enhance emotional intelligence.We also dive into the Strengths Profile model, using it as a lens to understand what fuels or drains us — and how reflecting through a strengths-based approach can build resilience and sustainable leadership. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just beginning your journey, Katherine offers simple, science-backed ways to start reflecting today. Key Takeaways1. Reflection activates the brain’s Default Mode Network, linking past experiences to future aspirations — a key driver for growth and self-awareness.2.Neuro Nudges are small, intentional prompts that, when practiced daily, help leaders build habits aligned with who they aspire to be.3.Emotionally intelligent leadership begins with naming and reflecting on feelings — tools like the Emotional Culture Deck help leaders connect more authentically.4. Understanding what energises and drains you, through a strengths lens, allows for more effective and sustainable leadership choices. A simple reflective habit to start today:Ask yourself: “What did I do today that aligned with the leader I want to be?”🎯 What's in it for you?If you're looking to lead with more intention, self-awareness, and emotional clarity — this episode gives you the tools, insights, and nudges to begin or deepen that journey.you can get connected to Katherine via linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineriddoch/ or log on to https://neuronudges.com/ for more details
In this deeply introspective episode, Azeem is joined by Dave Sinclair, a leadership coach helping men reconnect with their core values. Together, they explore the transformative power of pausing—not just as a personal healing tool, but as a strategic leadership asset. From Dave's personal journey of rediscovery through a profound conversation with a psychologist to real-world insights on leadership, the episode reveals how intentional pause can disrupt burnout cycles, foster clarity, and realign us with purpose.The conversation also critically examines how modern workplaces reward constant motion and output, often at the expense of emotional wellbeing and sustainable performance. Dave challenges this norm by advocating for leaders to model mindful pause—showing that it is not only human but also highly effective in today's high-pressure organizational cultures.✨ Key TakeawaysPausing cultivates clarity and deepens alignment with personal and professional values.Leaders must shift from being reactive to reflective—especially in crises.Organizations that create space for mindfulness and emotional self-awareness outperform those that don’t.Small, consistent practices like breathwork and intentional reflection build long-term resilience.Psychological safety begins with leaders who pause before reacting.🎯 What's in it for the AudienceWhether you're a people leader, HR professional, entrepreneur, or aspiring change-maker, this episode offers:A framework to reimagine leadership through the lens of emotional intelligence.Tools to combat decision fatigue and emotional burnout.Insight into creating cultures where being is as valued as doing.Practical tips to embed pause into meetings, daily routines, and organizational rituals.In a world obsessed with speed, the true edge lies in knowing when to slow down. As Dave puts it, pausing isn’t about stopping—it’s about choosing wisely. What could your organization create if it had the courage to pause?
In this compelling episode, we delve into the profound journey of personal growth, emphasizing that the most significant project you'll ever undertake is yourself. 🌱✨
Joining me is Asma Al-Kuwari, a multi-award-winning coach, TEDx speaker, author, and the first Qatari woman and youngest President of ICF Qatar Chapter. Asma brings a unique blend of corporate leadership, UX thinking, and coaching to the table, helping female executives unlock their true potential and lead with authenticity.
Together, we explore:
🔑 Key Takeaways
🧠 Mindset Shifts: Discover how altering your mindset can lead to breakthroughs in personal growth.
🎯 Purpose & Productivity: Learn about the habits that help balance high performance with inner alignment.
🤝 Safe Communities: Understand how to build cultures that reflect the safety and connection found in communities like You're Not Alone.
💼 UX-Inspired Coaching: Explore how user experience principles can elevate leadership development in organizations.
🌟 Self-Leadership in High-Demand Cultures: Gain insights into what it truly takes to grow while leading others.
👤 About the Guest
Asma Al-Kuwari is a trailblazing Qatari leader with over 12 years in the corporate space and 5+ years as a leadership coach. She is the founder of You're Not Alone, a transformative platform creating brave spaces for women across the Arab and Muslim world. Her mission: empowering female executives to become the best version of themselves.
🔗 Connect with Asma
LinkedIn: Asma Al-Kuwari
Instagram: @coach_asmaaa
Website: asmaaconsultancy.org
Books: Back to That - https://a.co/d/dkZeUlI
"You're not a side project—you are the main project."Start building from the inside out. The better you become, the better everything around you becomes too.
Neurodivergence in the workplace is about recognizing and supporting employees with cognitive differences, like autism or ADHD. Embracing these diverse perspectives can spark innovation and improve problem-solving within an organization. By fostering inclusive environments and providing tailored accommodations, companies can help neurodivergent individuals thrive, leading to a more dynamic and successful workplace.
In this episode, I’m joined by Professor David Clutterbuck, Practice Lead at Clutterbuck Coaching & Mentoring International, who shares his valuable experiences and insights on the topic of "Neurodivergence in the Workplace: Challenges and Solutions."
Key learnings you can explore in this episode:
Understanding Neurodivergence: How organizations can create a more supportive workplace.
Challenges Faced by Neurodivergent Individuals: How leaders can build a psychologically safe space for them to excel.
Coaching as a Platform: How coaching can empower neurodivergent employees to thrive.
Coaching Strategies: Key aspects and skills coaches need to focus on to unlock the potential of neurodivergent individuals, and how coaching supervision can assist in this process.
Prof. David also shares personal experiences and how they can be applied in coaching. Tune in to the café to listen or watch the full episode.
You can connect with Prof. David Clutterbuck on LinkedIn or visit the following networks to explore more of his work.
http://www.davidclutterbuckpartnership.com/
http://coachingandmentoringinternational.org/
https://coach.wbecs.com/gtci/davidc/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-david-clutterbuck/
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Episode no 82 - Self Coaching for Leaders with Andrew Tallents,
Episode 79 -The Impact of Emotional Intelligence and Coaching on Leader’s Effectiveness with Ellen B Van Oosten,
Episode 57 - Creating a Culture of Coaching & Development using Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Richard Boyatzis.
Episode 47, Compassion in Business & Role of a Leader with Farhad Karamally.
In today’s fast-paced business environment, team engagement is crucial for achieving high productivity and job satisfaction. However, many teams struggle with disengagement, resulting in poor performance and low morale. Team engagement is vital for an organization as it directly influences productivity, innovation, and employee satisfaction. Engaged teams are more committed to their work, leading to higher quality outputs and better performance.
In this episode, we explore the transformative journey from a disengaged team to a dynamic, highly engaged one. We delve into effective strategies for enhancing team connections, fostering a collaborative culture, and maximizing productivity. Join us to discover practical tips and insights on building better team relationships and unleashing your team's full potential.
We're excited to welcome Ishan Galapathy to the cafe! Ishan, an esteemed operational excellence strategist, author, and speaker, joins us to share invaluable insights on fostering dynamic and engaged employees.
In this episode, you'll discover:
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You can get connected to Ishan Galapathy via his Social media Profile & of course you can log on to www.ishangalapathy.com explore his work & access his latest book https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishangalapathy/
https://www.facebook.com/ishan.galapathy
Mentoring can be a powerful tool to grow leaders by providing personalized guidance, fostering skill development, and boosting confidence. Through mentoring, experienced leaders share valuable insights, help mentees navigate challenges, and support their professional growth, creating a more capable and prepared next generation of leaders. 🌱.
Join us in the latest episode of Ei Cafe with Azeem as we dive deep into Mentoring in Leadership: Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders with our esteemed guest, Dr. Ruth Gotian - Chief Learning Officer and Associate Professor of Education in Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine. 🎙️
In this enlightening conversation, we cover:
1️⃣ How Mentoring & Coaching Differ and Their Use in Development 2️⃣ The Vital Importance of Getting Mentored in Other Industries 3️⃣ Why Your Boss Shouldn’t Be Your Mentor 4️⃣ Effective Pairing of Mentors & Mentees in a Mentorship Program 5️⃣ Mentoring Across Generations & The Power of Reverse Mentoring 6️⃣ Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Designing a Mentoring Program
Mentoring is essential for creating next-generation leaders as it provides personalized guidance and fosters skill development. It bridges experience gaps, helping mentees navigate challenges and build confidence for their professional growth
🎧 Tune in to listen or watch the episode now! Share your experiences and insights on mentoring in the comments below. Let's grow together! 💬👇
You can get connect wit Dr. Ruth Gotian with her Social Media platforms
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgotian/
https://www.facebook.com/RuthGotian
In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that profoundly impacts many women during a significant phase of their lives: menopause. Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years and brings about profound hormonal changes. These shifts can lead to emotional challenges such as mood swings, anxiety, depression, and cognitive difficulties, which can also affect women’s career journeys.
Joining us is Amantha King, founder of Amantha King Coaching and Workplace Menopause Consultant. Amantha returns to the Ei Cafe to share her experiences and insights on the topic "Menopause and Mental Health: Navigating Emotional Changes."
Key Highlights from this Episode:
Tune in to the Ei Cafe to listen to the full episode and gain valuable insights into navigating menopause and its emotional changes.
You can get connected to Amantha King via her social Media Handles & log on to http://amanthakingcoaching.com/
Videocast : https://www.youtube.com/@amanthakingcoaching1026
You can check out similar topics in Episode 99 - Leading with Human Energy Crisis, With Joshua Freedman, Episode no 80 - Do emotions even belong in the workplace with Lorissa Garcia, Episode 42 - Mindfulness as a superpower in the workplace with Lotty Roberts. Episode 43, Mental wellbeing, can it really drive performance with Raatha Ganesh. I hope these conversation helps you in your professional as well as Personal life.
Nurturing Creative Minds is crucial in today’s corporate context as it drives innovation, problem-solving, and competitive advantage. Encouraging creativity in the workplace leads to more engaged employees, fosters a culture of continuous Improvement, and helps organizations adapt to rapidly changing markets and technologies.
This can lead to transformative impacts on both individual and organizational levels. Encouraging creativity fosters a culture of innovation, where fresh ideas and unique solutions to problems thrive.
This not only drives business growth but also enhances employee satisfaction and engagement. By valuing and promoting creative intelligence, companies can adapt more readily to change, stay competitive in dynamic markets, and build a resilient, forward-thinking workforce.
Creating an environment that supports creativity helps attract and retain top talent, as individuals feel valued and inspired to contribute their best work. Ultimately, nurturing creative minds leads to a more dynamic, productive, and innovative organization.
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. David Newman, a renowned Creativity Alchemist, Thought Partner, and Educator. Dr. Newman shares his profound insights on Creative Intelligence and its critical role in fostering an innovative workplace.
Key Highlights:
Tune in to gain valuable knowledge on how to transform your workplace into a hub of creativity and innovation, empowering your team to achieve greater success.
You can ge connected to Dr. David Newman via his Linkedin Profile.
Crafting cultures involves intentionally developing shared values, beliefs, and practices within an organization, which is crucial for driving employee engagement and satisfaction. It aligns employees with the organization's mission, enhances performance, and attracts top talent. A strong culture also facilitates change management and builds a robust brand and reputation, contributing to overall organizational success.
This episode of Ei Café with Azeem, Crafting Culture: through The Power of Storytelling in Shaping Organizational Identity" Storytelling plays a pivotal role in crafting organizational culture by conveying core values, history, and vision in a relatable and engaging way. It helps employees connect emotionally with the organization's mission, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose.
Join us in this episode as Karen Eber, an author, leadership consultant, keynote speaker, and CEO and Chief Storyteller of Eber Leadership Group, checks into the café. Karen shares some amazing insights and techniques on storytelling. Here's what to look out for:
Don't miss out on this engaging conversation!
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You can et connected to Karen Eber via her following social media handle or log on to following links to explore her work
· ThePerfect Story Book: https://www.kareneber.com/book
· Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareneber/
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kareneber1
· Twitter: https://www.twittter.com/kareneber1
· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenEber
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Uncertainty can significantly impact team performance by creating stress, reducing morale, and impairing decision-making. When team members are unsure about future events, their focus and productivity can decline. This often leads to decreased collaboration, increased conflicts, and an overall drop in efficiency and output.
Dr.Haesun Moon, Haesun Moon, Ph.D.,based in Toronto, is a Communication Scientist, Adult Educator, and Executive Director at the Canadian Centre for Brief Coaching check in to the cafe & shared some amazing insights & experiences on Team Coaching.
Dr. Haesun Moon emphasized the vital role of conversation and its impact on organizations as a whole. In this episode, we explore several key points:
Team coaching provides a structured approach to navigate through uncertainty. By fostering open communication, promoting resilience, and encouraging collaborative problem-solving, coaching helps teams adapt and remain productive. Effective team coaching also focuses on building trust and clarity, enabling teams to handle ambiguity with confidence and maintain high performance levels.
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You can get connected to Dr. Haesun Moon via linkedin or log on to following sites to explore some of her work
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Our life goes through different phases & can have interruptions & these interrupting stories refer to significant, often unexpected events or experiences that disrupt an individual's usual narrative. These events challenge existing beliefs and behaviors, prompting reflection and potential transformation. Such stories can lead to profound personal growth and a redefined sense of identity and purpose.
Dr. Mihirini de Zoysa - Leadership Coach & Managing Director of Corporate Druids checked in to the cafe & shared some amazing insights & experience of Narrative coaching can create an impact on an individuals life.
helping individuals to understand and reshape their own personal stories can facilitate growth and change. By exploring the narratives they tell about themselves and their experiences, clients can uncover limiting beliefs and patterns, and develop new, empowering stories that align with their goals and values.
Check in to the cafe with the play button & learn how Stories can help us to become resilience.
You can get connected to Dr. Mihirini de Zoysa via her linkedin or Log on to https://mihirini.net/
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Transforming organizational challenges involves leveraging innovative strategies like design thinking to address resistance to change, improve communication, and boost productivity. By focusing on user-centric solutions, organizations can create an adaptive and resilient culture. Emphasizing continuous learning and collaboration is key to overcoming obstacles and achieving sustainable growth.
Vaughan Broderick 🦆🌳, a Design Thinking coach from New Zealand checked to Discover how this user-centric approach fosters innovation, tackles resistance to change, and boosts productivity.
Transforming organizational challenges with human-centered strategies,such as design thinking, involves empathizing with employees to understand their needs and pain points. Design thinking encourages iterative problem-solving, fostering innovation and engagement. By focusing on user-centric solutions, organizations can effectively address resistance to change, improve communication, and enhance overall productivity.
In this episode, we discussed the following key points:
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you can to get connected with Vaughan Broderick 🦆🌳 via linkedin or log on to his webportal to explore some of his work www.vaughanbroderick.com
Strategies are vital to organizations as they provide a clear roadmap for achieving goals and navigating challenges. Effective strategies align resources and efforts, ensuring everyone works towards common objectives. The impact of well-crafted strategies includes improved decision-making, enhanced organizational efficiency, competitive advantage, and long-term sustainability.
In this Episode we're diving into a topic that's crucial for every business leader and professional: 'Making Strategy Practical & the Role of Empathy.'We'll explore how to turn strategic plans into actionable steps and why empathy is a powerful tool in this process.
Jeroen Kraaijenbrink - Co Founder of Strategy Inc who is is an accomplished strategy educator, mentor, author, and consultant with over two decades of academic and industry experience. Jeroen checks in to the cafe & shared some amazing insights the topic
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In the digital age, parenting requires a balance of communication, education, and setting boundaries. Parents should encourage open dialogue about online activities, educate children about digital safety, and establish clear rules for screen time. Leading by example is crucial, as parents play a key role in modeling responsible digital behavior. By taking a proactive approach, parents can help their children navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
Dr. Gehan De Soysa - Chairman and CEO of Threadworks & Director Parenthrive checked in to the cafe to have a conversation on the topic of "Navigating Parenting in the Digital Age "
following are some of points Dr. Gehan Highlighted in this episode
Screen Time Management: Parents need to find a balance between screen time and other activities, setting limits to avoid excessive use.
Digital Literacy and Safety: Teaching kids to be safe online, understand privacy settings, and spot risks like cyberbullying.
Parental Controls and Monitoring: Using tools to supervise online activity while respecting privacy.
Open Communication: Encouraging kids to talk about their online experiences, fostering trust and support.
Setting a Positive Example: Parents' own digital habits influence children's behavior, so modeling responsible use is crucial.
Media Literacy Skills: Teaching kids to think critically about online content to avoid misinformation.
Creating Tech-Free Zones and Times: Establishing screen-free areas and times at home for family bonding and downtime.
Monitoring Social Media Use: Keeping an eye on older kids' social media activities and guiding them on online etiquette and safety.
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You can get connected to Dr. Gehan De Soysa via Social media links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rameshwdes/
https://www.facebook.com/gehanrw
To explore about Parenthrive you can log on to www.parenthrive.community
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අපගේ දියුණුව සඳහා චිත්තවේගයන් වැදගත් කාර්යභාරයක් ඉටු කරයි. ඒවා සංඥා ලෙස ක්රියා කරන අතර, අපව සතුටු කිරීමට, තෘප්තිමත් කිරීමට සහ අභිප්රේරණය කිරීමට අප මෙහෙයවයි.
ප්රීතිය සහ කෘතඥතාව වැනි ධනාත්මක චිත්තවේගයන් අපගේ ඔරොත්තු දීමේ හැකියාව සහ සමස්ත යහපැවැත්ම වැඩි දියුණු කරයි. බිය හෝ දුක වැනි නිෂේධාත්මක හැඟීම් අභියෝගවලට මුහුණ දීමට සහ වර්ධනය වීමට අපව පොළඹවයි.
අපගේ චිත්තවේගයන් ඵලදායි ලෙස අවබෝධ කර ගැනීමෙන් සහ කළමනාකරණය කිරීමෙන්, අපට යහපත් සබඳතා වර්ධනය කර ගැනීමට, වඩා හොඳ තීරණ ගැනීමට සහ ජීවිතයේ විවිධ ගැටීම් ඔස්සේ පහසුවෙන් සැරිසැරීමට හැකි වන අතර, අවසානයේදී වඩාත් තෘප්තිමත් සහ සාර්ථක ජීවිතයකට මග පාදයි.
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In today's dynamic and ever-evolving business landscape, organizations often face constant change and uncertainty. Navigating through these challenges requires a resilient approach to change management in the heart of organizational dynamics and explore how resilience plays a pivotal role in effective change management during uncertain times.
Dr. Nada Al Moosa, a practitioner and trainer specializing in Change and Transition Management, checked in to the cafe to impart valuable insights and experiences. During the session, she delved into the topic of "Change: Strategies for Effective Change Management in Uncertain Times," sharing her expertise and offering valuable perspectives.
Dr. Nada did highlight that Transparency and frequent updates foster trust, providing teams with the information needed to navigate uncertainty. Empowering leadership is equally crucial, with leaders leading by example and equipping their teams with the tools and knowledge required for the journey ahead. Flexibility and adaptability are cornerstones of resilience, promoting an agile mindset that sees change not as a threat but as an opportunity for growth. Learning from setbacks becomes an integral part of the process, encouraging continuous improvement and ensuring that change is not just endured but embraced as a catalyst for innovation and progress.
Join us at the cafe to catch this episode, where Dr. Nada shares remarkable techniques and tips in the realm of change management.
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Unlocking solutions in the workplace is crucial for adapting to change, fostering innovation, increasing productivity, enhancing collaboration, and boosting employee engagement. It empowers individuals and teams to navigate complex challenges effectively, ensuring the organization's success in dynamic environments.
Anat Shabi, a Business Performance Trainer, Coach, and a Lego®SeriousPlay® facilitator, joined the cafe to share remarkable experiences and insights about "Navigating Complex Challenges in the Workplace: Unlocking Solutions." Anat highlighted that , To unlock solutions for complex workplace challenges, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering a diverse range of perspectives. Embrace a culture of open communication and idea-sharing to cultivate innovation. Prioritize continuous learning and adaptability, empowering teams to leverage new skills and approaches in problem-solving.
Check in to the cafe to discover further insights in this episode, where Anat shares incredible tips and techniques on the topic.
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Community Partner : Parenthrive
Parenthrive is a dynamic community focusing on nurturing parenthood through building stronger bonds between parents and inspiring brighter futures. A safe and inclusive space where parents and parenting experts collaborate to share wisdom and provide mutual support throughout the journey of parenthood. Reach out to us at +94 (77) 759 4297 or visit our website https://www.parenthrive.community/index.php to register as a part of our community.
