As we step into a new year, it feels almost instinctive to want to become "better," to grow, to change. This sense of renewal is nothing new. In ancient Rome, the New Year was associated with Janus, the god of doors, beginnings, and transitions — a symbol of looking both backward and forward at the same time. Modern psychology supports...
There are years that simply happen to us. And then there are years that require conscious presence, attention, and continuous reflection. For me, 2025 clearly belonged to the latter. It was not loud, nor spectacular in every moment – yet it consistently shaped me, both as a professional and as a human being. As the year draws to...
For me, reading is not merely a hobby – it is an inner journey, a dialogue with myself and with the world. In 2025, several books found their way into my hands that did more than spark new thoughts; they reinforced how it is worth living, working, growing – and how it is worth being human.
Are you also wondering how to effectively engage, motivate, and retain young talents who are just starting their careers? Let's talk about why coaching and mentoring Gen Z — those born roughly after 1997 — is different from what we've been used to so far! Come with me and I'll share three-four practical tricks you can start using as soon...
Many of us believe that only big decisions, huge commitments, or dramatic lifestyle changes can bring lasting transformation. Yet James Clear's book Atomic Habits has proven that the key lies in the small. Micro-habits – those tiny, 1–2 minute actions – are like pebbles that eventually redirect the course of a river. In the reality: it's not the...
More and more people are beginning to realize that burnout doesn't happen overnight. It creeps into our lives like an invisible shadow: first, we just feel a little more tired, then less motivated, and eventually, we notice that even joyful moments seem to fade.
Life is often unpredictable. Sometimes we fall into deep valleys where we can no longer see a way out. Dan Reynolds, the lead singer of Imagine Dragons, experienced exactly such depths — but more importantly, he was able to rise again. And in this journey, one special person played a significant role: Minka Kelly.
There is something truly special about stepping out of one's familiar environment and entering a setting where familiar professional questions can be explored from new perspectives and with fresh eyes. This is exactly the kind of experience my week at Newcastle University Business School offered me.
Have you ever felt like you were waiting for "someone" to tell you what to do? That a great wise master would come and save you from indecision, procrastination, or the gray Tuesday blues? I have good news: they're already here. Just look in the mirror! (No, don't hide—it's really you.)
"Just a little stress," we say, while reheating our coffee for the third time. Google Calendar flashes 12 meetings, and there are 64 unread emails waiting in our inbox. Sounds familiar? Of course it does. This year's slogan for Mental Health Awareness Month – Turn Awareness Into Action – says it all: it's time to move from awareness...