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Powerful Presence Without the Performance
There was a time in my career when I believed being the most visible person in the room meant being the loudest. Speaking up in every...

Karen
Jun 53 min read
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I left my life with one suitcase and a fear in the pit of my stomach.
I left my life with one suitcase and a fear in the pit of my stomach. In 2022, after four years in Singapore, and many more in the...

Karen
May 233 min read
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The Cost of Constant Coping: Why Saying “I’m Fine” Might Be Holding You Back
Many of the leaders I work with are competent, capable professionals who appear to be managing everything with ease. They lead busy...

Karen
May 203 min read
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Why You Can’t Switch Off After Work (and how to change that)
You finish work for the day, but your brain doesn’t.Instead of relaxing, you’re replaying conversations, running through your to-do list,...

Karen
Apr 72 min read
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The Hidden Price of Always Being ‘The Safe Pair of Hands’
At first, it feels like a strength. You’re the one they count on. The one who finds the solutions, takes on the extra projects, smooths...

Karen
Mar 62 min read
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Why Overworking Isn’t the Answer (Even If It Feels Like It Is)
You’ve worked so hard to get here. The career you’ve built, the reputation you’ve earned—it all matters. So when things feel off, your...

Karen
Mar 52 min read
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How to Have Tough Work Conversations (Without the Anxiety)
Difficult conversations are part of the job. ~ Telling an underperforming team member they need to step up. ~ Mediating conflict between...

Karen
Feb 103 min read
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Why Your Work-Stress Won’t Go Away on Its Own
Stress isn’t a badge of honour—it’s a warning sign. It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that stress is simply part of the job....

Karen
Jan 263 min read
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The Courage to Say 'No': Taking Back Your Time and Energy
Every time you say ‘yes’ to something, you’re saying ‘no’ to something else. For leaders, particularly those juggling demanding roles,...

Karen
Jan 263 min read
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Stress Awareness Response Worksheet
1. Identify the Trigger What situation, task, or thought caused you to feel paralysed? Example: 'I have a presentation due, and I don't...

Karen
Jan 61 min read
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The Tug-of-War Between Loving and Loathing Your Job
It’s a tricky thing: that push-and-pull dynamic with the job you’ve worked so hard for. Some days, it feels like you’re on top of the...

Karen
Jan 34 min read
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The Performance Paradox: why reducing stress can improve your success
One of the fears some of my clients have is the belief that reducing stress, high work levels, and becoming calmer might reduce...

Karen
Nov 26, 20243 min read
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The Never-Ending To-Do List: how it’s affecting your well-being (and what to do about it)
If you’re reading this, you probably have a to-do list (or more than one!) sitting somewhere on your desk or tucked into a digital app,...

Karen
Nov 6, 20243 min read
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The Perils of Task Switching: Why it prevents you from getting things done and how to avoid it
As a busy leader, you probably find yourself juggling multiple tasks, responsibilities, and priorities at any given moment. In a typical...

Karen
Sep 26, 20243 min read
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The 3am Wake-Up Call: A Leader's Silent Struggle
If you're a leader in learning delivery or operations, you’ve probably experienced it: the 3am wake-up call. No, not from your alarm, but...

Karen
Sep 7, 20243 min read
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How Work-Related Stress Impacts Your Personal Relationships and What You Can Do About It
As a life coach specialising in helping learning delivery leaders find balance, I’ve seen firsthand how work-related stress can seep into...

Karen
Aug 19, 20243 min read
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Working Smarter: Streamlining Work Processes to Reclaim Time for Life
Working Smarter: Streamlining Work Processes to Reclaim Time for Life Having worked in client delivery leadership roles for many years,...

Karen
Jul 18, 20244 min read
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Discovering Your Core Values: The Key to a Fulfilled Life
Understanding your core values is crucial for living a fulfilling and authentic life. Your values are the guiding principles that shape...

Karen
Jul 12, 20242 min read
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Reassessing Your Life Priorities: A Guide for Busy Operations Leaders
As an operations leader, your job is demanding. Work often overshadows other important aspects of life. To achieve true balance and...

Karen
Jun 29, 20242 min read
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The Dark Side of the Pursuit of Perfectionism and How to Create More Balance (from a Recovering Perfectionist)
The Pursuit of Flawlessness As a ‘Recovering Perfectionist’, I know that my perfectionist tendencies are something that I need to work on...

Karen
Jun 29, 20245 min read
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