Tag: Energy
CEO World: 3 Mistakes Every Leader Should Avoid
Repa was recently invited by CEO World Magazine to discuss the common mistakes corporate leaders make, and how to avoid them. Read the full article below, first published in August 2021. There are many types of leaders and, yet, very few of the leaders I meet have consciously chosen the type of leader they want to become. Without consciously choosing the type of leader you wish to become, and then acting in a way that aligns with your choice, it’s easy to be led by past behaviours or another person’s idea of how a leader should behave. Here are 3 common…
Read CEO World: 3 Mistakes Every Leader Should AvoidCEO World: 3 ways for leaders to manage their energy to experience joy more often at work
Repa was recently invited to write an article for CEO World Magazine. Providing insight into how to mindfully direct your energy, the article was first published in March 2021 on the CEO World website and can be read in full below. What do you think of when I ask you to be more productive? Most people would say I need to “do more”. The reality is that none of us will ever be able to complete all the tasks on our to-do list. Time management and work-life balance are not the answer. Time is impossible to manage, and work-life balance is…
Read CEO World: 3 ways for leaders to manage their energy to experience joy more often at workHow to Declutter the Mind
If you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, how have you felt about those Winter Southerly Winds that have been blowing our way this week? I think many would agree, we’re now well and truly settled in for the coldest time of the year with many people anchoring to cozy up next to the fire – if you’re lucky enough to have one. It’s also the shortest day of the year, as we celebrate the Winter Solstice in which nature reaches its stillest, darkest point and then pivots towards the light to allow a new year of growth and change. Our unique…
Read How to Declutter the MindWhy working harder is not good for you or your career
Often when we hear stories of successful people, we hear about the hard work they put in to get there. We’re told of the many hours they spend each day, doing what they need to do, and the sacrifices they need to make. It’s a work ethic many subscribe to, and in fact, many see as a virtuous quality, something to aspire to and to become. Our definition of success is tied up with “putting in” the hours. Many of us also have a natural bias towards action. We find it difficult to just be, with ourselves, our loved ones…
Read Why working harder is not good for you or your careerSaying farewell to the past year mindfully
How is your energy right now? Do you feel ready and able to tackle anything including the festive season? Many of us often feel, at this time of the year, we are limping on the line towards Christmas. Ironically, it’s a wonderful time of the year in Australia. The holiday festivities are in full swing as we begin to take a well-deserved break to enjoy ourselves with family and friends. The days are long and the weather is perfect for days near the water or relaxing on the back patio, as summer shines her way in our lives. The challenge…
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