In the grand symphony of existence, we are all dancers, gracefully navigating the rhythms and complexities of life. Each step we take, each choice we make, contributes to the choreography of our personal and collective narratives. But what if this dance could lead us beyond the surface, into the depths of our being, fostering a […]
Returning to Work After Vacation: How to Maintain Well-Being
Returning to work after a vacation can be a significant challenge for many professionals. This transition often involves leaving behind the freedom and relaxation of vacation and returning to the routine and responsibilities of the work environment. In today’s society, which is constantly changing and where the pressure for productivity and performance is constant, this […]
Is there agility without mindfulness?
We live in an increasingly digital era, where technology is transforming the way we work, communicate and collaborate. Companies face ever-increasing challenges, such as complexity, uncertainty, stress and competitiveness. To adapt and thrive in this scenario, companies need to be flexible, creative, innovative and efficient. In this context, Agile methodologies have emerged as one of […]
Do you want to be a better leader? Start by sleeping more!
Did you know that the quality of your sleep can influence your leadership ability? Sleeping well is not only a matter of health, but also of professional and personal performance. Sleep is one of the basic needs of the human being, essential for the maintenance of physical and mental health, as well as for the […]
The way out is in
We live in a world that pushes us “outward”. A world full of stimuli where we are constantly exposed to an avalanche of information, requests, offers, opinions and entertainments that compete for our attention. In the work environment, the fast pace, the pressure for results, the competitiveness, the complexity and the uncertainty of the scenarios, […]
That “graduation speech” that I would love to hear
Dear graduates, all of you, although today I especially address those of you who have completed the double degree in Journalism and International Relations! You have achieved something that only a few achieve. But before you are devoured by the giant called “real life”, I want to offer you some advice and, if you allow […]
How mindfulness can make you a better leader
We live in an era where globalization and advancing technological changes create a lot of volatility and uncertainty. This requires for cognitive and emotional resources to improve resilience and stress management, facilitate adaptation to change and increase creativity. Leading organizations are waking up to this new challenge and are putting Mindfulness at the centre of […]
Empathy in the work context: to be or not to be empathetic to everyone?
It was a winter afternoon and the end of a training day in a hotel room. A team belonging to a multinational company had spent the last few hours exploring, discussing and sharing some questions about Emotional Intelligence skills. In the final discussion, one of the participants asked me a question: “But do I really […]
The Carnival of Every Day
I really like Carnival! More the traditional carnival of the small villages of my childhood than the one we imported from Brazil, but it is, in any case, a time of fun, of joy that , by observation, always brings me a moment of reflection. We complain about the masks that adults use every day, […]
Conscious eating: cultivating mindfulness with food
Broadly, we define mindfulness as the ability to pay attention to the present moment with curiosity and without judgment. This “mindful attitude” applies to different areas and moments of our life, allowing us to focus on the experience of the moment, making it possible to be more aware of the impact of that experience on […]