by Manuela Damant | Dec 1, 2021 | Balance, Confidence, Leadership, Soft Power
Over-functioning! Do these words mean something to you? Do they remind you of a colleague, family member, yourself? Over-functioners (yes, looks like we just made up a new word!), hyper-achievers and perfectionist. You know who you are. You’re doing great work...
by Manuela Damant | Oct 26, 2021 | Confidence, Impact, Leadership
During a recent Azkua community call we discussed the topic of speaking up in meetings. The question was raised by someone who saw herself more of an introvert and who didn’t see the point in wrestling herself into a conversation simply to be perceived as adding...
by Manuela Damant | Sep 24, 2021 | Confidence, Soft Power
Earlier this year I had the privilege to work with an amazing woman to help her increase her visibility, influence and contribution at work. It became obvious straight away that this woman was highly intelligent, well read and could easily teach me a thing or two...
by Dovile Corrigan | Jul 14, 2021 | Confidence, Leadership, Soft Power
Last weekend I had the pleasure to attend a mini piano concert, where 9 children aged 8 to 11 showed what they have learned in the last academic year. We entered the room with a beautiful black grand piano. Excitement was palpable from these children, mixed with a...
by Manuela Damant | Jul 2, 2021 | Balance, Confidence
Are you an Insecure Overachiever? You can be recognized by your need to please, achieve and deliver outstanding results. And you trip yourself up by pushing yourself to work overtime, constantly doubting if you’re doing enough, and pretty much non...
by Manuela Damant | Jun 26, 2021 | Confidence, Leadership
”I constantly worry they don’t like me.” During a recent intake session one of our clients shared her biggest concern at work. The kind of thing that keeps her awake at night and makes her feel like armouring up before going into the office....
