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 2, 2021 | Balance, Leadership, Soft Power
She was tired. She’d been managing a position that put her in charge of the health and well-being of hundreds of patients each week for several years. With a new role on the horizon she finally felt like she could open up and share just how exhausting and...
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 9, 2021 | Future of work, Leadership, Purpose
Are you ready to return to work after a break or to find yourself a new exciting role? Are you wondering what level you can return to, apply for? Are well-meaning friends telling you not to get your hopes too high? To lower your expectations? Times are...
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....
by Manuela Damant | Jun 15, 2021 | Confidence, Leadership, Soft Power
I’ve recently read the book Cassandra Speaks by Elisabeth Lesser. In her introduction she writes: Humans love stories. We always have. We write them and read them, tell them and show them, learn from them and live by them. Throughout history, most of...
