Send us a text Episode Summary: This International Women's Day, hear from Sharon Brooks - the inaugural global Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at INSEAD business school, twice serving in the senior leadership team at Yale Law School, as an Associate Dean and a Special Advisor to the first female Dean. She earned a J.D. from Yale Law School and B.A. in History and Politics from New York University. In this episode, she dissects what DEI is (and what it isn't), ment...
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Send us a text Episode Summary: This International Women's Day, hear from Sharon Brooks - the inaugural global Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at INSEAD business school, twice serving in the senior leadership team at Yale Law School, as an Associate Dean and a Special Advisor to the first female Dean. She earned a J.D. from Yale Law School and B.A. in History and Politics from New York University. In this episode, she dissects what DEI is (and what it isn't), ment...
Send us a text Episode Summary: This International Women's Day, hear from Sharon Brooks - the inaugural global Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at INSEAD business school, twice serving in the senior leadership team at Yale Law School, as an Associate Dean and a Special Advisor to the first female Dean. She earned a J.D. from Yale Law School and B.A. in History and Politics from New York University. In this episode, she dissects what DEI is (and what it isn't), ment...
Send us a text Show Notes Episode Summary: We explore assertiveness—a powerful way to communicate effectively, stand up for yourself, and express your thoughts and feelings with confidence and respect. If you struggle to speak your mind, set boundaries, or navigate conversations without feeling passive or aggressive, this episode is for you! Key Takeaways: What is Assertiveness? Assertiveness is the balance between passivity (avoiding conflict, suppressing your needs) and aggression (expressi...
Send us a text Are you afraid to be happy? Known as cherophobia, this condition can vary in degree from person to person and can hinder how you experience and embrace life. In the next episode, find out what the signs are, why we develop this, and what can be done to overcome this, and learn to be happy. Connect with Little Wisdom: Website: www.littlewisdompodcast.com Instagram: @littlewisdompodcast Facebook: @littlewisdompodcast Follow us on instagram at @littlewisdompodcast !
Send us a text Shalima Motial thought she’d let her dreams go, until the spark returned and she accepted that some dreams are not defined by age. From casting fear and hesitation aside, becoming a female entrepreneur, to learning self-love amid her entrepreneurship journey and having 35 theatre productions, 14 short films, and a full length feature film under her name - she's proof that you can pick up your dreams right where you are. Listen to her story and see what happens when ...
Send us a text Why do some of us find it difficult to “talk about it?” Find out as we speak to author, creator, speaker and a life coach, Zach Touchon, on healing childhood trauma, the challenges of vulnerability due to societal conditioning, and the transformative advice his mother gave him. Connect with Zach Touchon: Website: https://www.zachtouchon.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@zachtouchon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachtouchon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...
Send us a text How did Nick go from suffering loneliness and battling addiction to becoming an award-winning entrepreneur, a 2021 Top 1% World age group triathlon athlete by Ironman, and writing a bestselling book? Find out in this episode as Nick shares his journey of triumph, and how we all can take back control of our lives and steer it in a direction we want. Connect with Nick Jonsson: Media Profile: https://www.podfol.io/profile/nick-jonsson/r/recT22jWKmdkRBxES Linked In: https://www...
Send us a text We’ve all been there. It hurts. You feel rejected. Nothing feels as important as before. And you wish you could skip to the good part where you don’t feel upset anymore, and everyone is happy and things have all worked out. But you also know, that it’s something you have to go through. So, how do we nurse a broken heart and heal from it? My dear sentimental friends, find out in today’s episode. Key Takeaways: Change your relationship with painFocus on progressReplacement ...
Send us a text You ARE creative. You’ve been conditioned to think that creativity is for artists or it’s something that you either have or don’t. Truth is it’s a skill that can be learned and we all have it in us to practice and hone that skill. How can you do so and bring our your inner creativity and expand your possibilities? Find out in today’s episode. Key Takeaways 3 ways to build your creative muscleRefuse judgment by playing with fun prompts Jot your random thoughts Ge...
Send us a text It's been one year of Little Wisdom podcast! Thank you for being on this journey with me! I've compiled six facts from a year of episodes as a little recap, and to pique your interest on any that you may want to listen to in depth. Thank you once again, and stay wise :) Stay tuned on: Instagram Facebook Website Youtube Follow us on instagram at @littlewisdompodcast !
Send us a text About 3 years ago, I received a planner which had a section for things I was grateful for. “This stuff doesn’t work,” was my immediate reaction but I went ahead and used it either-way. I wasn’t expecting anything out of it until I noticed things change. Find out what they were and how gratitude can help you put things in perspective in your own life too! Key Takeaways: 3 reasons to practice gratitude:Your eating habits may improve Your mental (and physical) health wi...
Send us a text Apart from his military prowess, this former Emperor of the French wrote a romantic novel, would disguise himself and walk the streets to know what people really thought of him, and he wore poison around his neck. He also practised what we know today as the Napoleon Technique to increase productivity, conserve energy and stay focused. And contrary to popular belief, the man may not have been as short as he’s presented to be. Find out more! Key Takeaways: Lesser known fact...
Send us a text Lets face it - difficult people are everywhere. They share this planet with us and no matter which country you live, what culture you’re from, encountering difficult people is something none of us are immune to. So while we can’t control if we meet them, there are some things we can do to ease the tension and most importantly - keep our cool. Because the one that can stay calm, always always wins. Key Takeaways: Ask QuestionsLower Your Volume and Slow Your PaceSet Your Ex...
Send us a text When was the last time you forgave yourself? Truth is, it’s easy to say “you need to forgive yourself,” to someone but that much harder to actually do it because no one really tells you how. So we sit with the same memory and let it repeat, or we run from it by avoiding it. But we all get tired of running at some point. So if you’re looking to forgive yourself and hear about how to do so, stay tuned. Key Takeaways: My memory of an event that I want to forgive myself for&n...
Send us a text LITTLE WISDOM Is your understanding of ikigai wrong? Today’s guest has had a 40-year love affair with Japan, and was five years old when he first visited the magnificent country. As the Venn diagram version of ikigai gained popularity encouraging everyone to find the magical spot to figure out their professional purpose, our guest knew that the authentic Japanese context of ikigai was a very different one. To clarify and honour what it truly means, Nick Kemp from th...
Send us a text You sit down, open the menu, realise everything looks delicious and out come the words - “oh gosh, I can’t decide.” Truth is, this happens to almost everyone and it happens with more than just food. It happens when choosing what to wear, picking a partner if you’re lucky to have multiple great options on some dating app, or even picking out the right professional opportunity if you’re stuck between a few great offers. In which case, lucky you! But where does our hesitation or r...
Send us a text “You should be ashamed of yourself.” Those words hit us in a place that other words rarely can. It’s a complicated emotion, and a difficult one to admit to ourselves, so we avoid it as far and as much as we can. Today we look at what causes us to feel shame, and what we can do to work through it, because letting it linger does more damage than good. Key Takeaways: Brené Brown on shame, and its evolutionary purpose and why it no longer serves usHow it’s different from guil...
Send us a text Given that the world feels tipsy-turvy and things may feel difficult to understand, I wanted to share a poem from one of my favourites - Maya Angelou. Here's wishing her 'Still I Rise' brings you hope and uplifts you during these strange times :) Follow us on instagram at @littlewisdompodcast !
Send us a text When two lovers look into each other's eyes, did you know their heartbeats are trying to beat in sync? Or that love can have the same effect in your brain as painkillers? Today, we look at 10 Fun Facts about love and everything related to it - dating, red flags, marriage and the one thing you can do to strengthen your relationship! Let’s see how much you really know about love. Key Takeaways: 10) Roses are Married to Love 9) Love and Lust Activate Different Regions in the...
Send us a text Love. One emotion to rule them all. Love has started wars, uplifted, and destroyed. It has the power to pour water over all your plans, or it can build where there was nothing before. We love love but sometimes we hate it! Today we briefly explore the origins of Valentines day, our first interaction with love as babies, the chemicals responsible for those nervous exciting feelings, and one question you should ask yourself. Key Takeaways: Origins of Valentines day related to t...
Send us a text Episode Summary: This International Women's Day, hear from Sharon Brooks - the inaugural global Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at INSEAD business school, twice serving in the senior leadership team at Yale Law School, as an Associate Dean and a Special Advisor to the first female Dean. She earned a J.D. from Yale Law School and B.A. in History and Politics from New York University. In this episode, she dissects what DEI is (and what it isn't), ment...
