The Return of the Queen: Conquering the Challenges of Pregnancy and Maternity Leave for Businesswomen
Early Anxieties: Embracing the Unknown In most cases, for a successful businesswoman who has dedicated many years of her life to a career, the news of an upcoming first-time pregnancy brings a mix of joy and anxiety. In the early stages of pregnancy, thoughts could often drift toward the future and how her professional life […]
A non-traditional negotiation strategy
An idea based on a topic that could be political A few years ago, I asked an Iranian client about his opinion regarding the sociopolitical situation that his country was experiencing with the United States. I was curious about it because the representatives of this company were very open to Western culture; they did business […]
The king of the House of Cards
In business, as in life, perspective, or how you see things, is everything, or at least it plays a vital role. Throughout my life, I have encountered people with a very particular profile; I could define them as arrogant (although not necessarily idiots) or simply proud. They are people who tried to sell me the […]
Sharks vs Tunas
Aggressive and decisive investors often earn the title “sharks” in business. Inspired by the popular TV show, this term captures their ability to sniff out opportunities and act swiftly, which positions them at the market’s apex. Typically, these individuals exhibit a DISC profile that leans heavily towards Dominance (D) and Influence (I), marked by self-confidence, […]
The power of a 360-degree assessment
The Basics In the realm of professional development and coaching, the 360-degree assessment stands out as a powerful tool for self-awareness and growth. Originating from the military, this method has become widely utilized in various organizational settings. As Business strategist Ken Blanchard says, “Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” The 360-degree assessment serves as the […]
Managing changes and transitions
One of the most recurring topics that arise in coaching is the management of changes and transitions. Surely, we all know Heraclitus idea that the only constant in life is change, and of course, it is very true. The point is that even if we agree to this, it does not mean we have accepted it; […]
Other approaches to the study of personality (II) – Other tests
Keirsey David Keirsey (1921 –2013) is another psychologist who took as inspiration both the four temperaments of Hippocrates and Jung’s theories to write his book “Please Understand Me”, and later the practical book “Please Understand Me II.” In his books, he described a personality model and a test that classifies people according to four types of temperaments. After conducting the […]
Other approaches to the study of personality (I) – Early days and MBTI
Early days The study of personalities is not something new but rather a subject that has intrigued human beings since ancient times. There has always been an attempt to explain or classify the way people act, and throughout history, several theories have been developed about these different types of behaviors. The Greeks and Romans were […]
Maximize my value – the value proposition equation
At a time in my professional life, I acknowledge people by their roles. I assumed that having an important title hanging on the office door (manager, director, president, etc.) meant that the person had the knowledge and experience that made him worthy of respect. Today I think in a very different way. Now I rate […]
Is coaching for me?
First, let’s clarify that I am referring to executive coaching in this article, which differs slightly from sports or life coaching. According to the International Coaching Federation (ICF), coaching is defined as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. The process of coaching […]