It's finally time to address the centre of your body in this third set of exercises designed for desk-sitting professionals. The main focus of this series has been strengthening the muscles that hold a proper posture while sitting at a desk - something that is difficult to concentrate on when you have important stuff to … Continue reading The Core Workout for Posture Correction
The Lower Body Workout for Work-From-Home Warriors
Sitting all day leads to atrophy of the muscles and an increased risk of injury, especially when combined with irregular or no exercise. Uh oh! The most common symptoms of this are stiff shoulders and/or neck, a sore upper and/or lower back, tight hamstrings and hips, and weak glutes. In the worst cases, you can … Continue reading The Lower Body Workout for Work-From-Home Warriors
The Upper Body Workout Circuit for Desk-Sitting Professionals
The pandemic shifted many workouts to require less equipment and be more time-efficient due to reduced gym availability and opting to workout at home. Thanks to your New Years' fitness resolution, wherever you're choosing to stay active, it's likely you're noticing the benefits of your hard work: better sleep, improved metabolism, and better posture with … Continue reading The Upper Body Workout Circuit for Desk-Sitting Professionals
Relieving Work Fatigue When You Work From Home
By now, we've been in work-from-home mode long enough for some bad habits to set in. I know I'm not the only one who has started to eat lunch in front of my computer! Last week, I STILL ate lunch in front of my computer… but not because I had too much to do. Instead, … Continue reading Relieving Work Fatigue When You Work From Home
The Easiest Post-Pandemic Business Article You Will Ever Read
“Historically, pandemics have forced humans to break with the past and imagine their world anew. This one is no different. It is a portal, a gateway between one world and the next.” - Arundhati Roy, The Pandemic Is a Portal Everyone is curious about what business will look like in the post-pandemic world. But, it's … Continue reading The Easiest Post-Pandemic Business Article You Will Ever Read
So… What Is Management Consulting, REALLY?
Consulting is as the Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it: "providing professional or expert advice". However, saying someone is a consultant is a very vague statement since there are so many areas that consultants can operate within. This article provides an introduction to consulting by briefly looking at internal vs. external consulting, as well as an overview … Continue reading So… What Is Management Consulting, REALLY?
8 Things You Need to Do When You Work From Home
The COVID-19 outbreak has businesses doing what they can to limit the spread of the virus. Phrases like "flatten the curve" are becoming an everyday phrase. The responsibility of "flattening the curve" has been passed on from workplaces to now employees who are now working from home. Some are excited to work from home - … Continue reading 8 Things You Need to Do When You Work From Home
When I Learned that Negotiation Isn’t About Winning
Some of the most important learning I've done over the past few years is a principle of collaboration I had long believed in. Its significance was reinforced in an unforgettable fashion when I attended a course on negotiations taught by Peter D. Johnston, Managing Director, NAI Limited. I was part of a double-blind negotiation exercise … Continue reading When I Learned that Negotiation Isn’t About Winning
How to Get a Job-Winning Reference
Your hard work has paid off and you're now ready to take on your next career opportunity - congratulations! All that is left to do is to tie things up at your current gig. Every career girl should know that leaving an organization is an opportunity to demonstrate personal integrity. The way in which you … Continue reading How to Get a Job-Winning Reference
Four Modern Business Principles by Coco Chanel
Chanel is one of the most successful, long-standing, and recognizable companies in the fashion industry. It was first established in 1909 by Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, and as of 2018, it has grown into a 10 billion-dollar company. The brand’s signature items throughout their history include the women's Chanel Suit, the Chanel No. 5 fragrance, and … Continue reading Four Modern Business Principles by Coco Chanel