Making tough calls is an essential part of any leadership role. However, a recent global study shows that 85% of business leaders have suffered from decision distress. Decision distress often arises from a lack of information, the pressure of the potential consequences, and the difficulties balancing diverse interests (all often under a tight deadline). If you are facing a tough choice, you can break out of the decision dilemma. Here are three strategies I use to make the right call when I’m facing a tough decision at Technalink: [Read more…]

At Technalink, we encourage our teams to start each year fresh. New challenges, new opportunities, and new possibilities need room to grow, and there’s no better time to make that room than in the New Year. Meditation is an excellent way to aid in clearing out the stresses and the anxiety lingering from the previous year, giving you the kind of clean slate you can use to make this one your best year yet. [Read more…]

Time management is an important skill that plays a fundamental role in achieving a balanced and fulfilling life. The power of time lies in its infinite nature. Once time is spent, it can’t be recovered.

It’s so important to understand that effectively managing your time can ultimately lead to improved productivity, reduced stress levels, and a much greater sense of accomplishment.

Here are some key aspects of investing in time management for a more balanced life. [Read more…]

It’s important to remember that anxiety is an emotional reaction to real-world events. It’s thinking about the “what if?” rather than focusing on what is actually happening in the present. To better look after your well being, it’s important to discover what the anxiety spiral is, what causes it, and how you can put a stop to it before it gets out of control.

Anxiety begins with stress. When we feel stress, it triggers the amygdala – or the “fight or flight” part of the brain. When this part of the brain gets going, it begins flooding the body with cortisol, or the stress hormone. This makes you feel the physical symptoms of stress like a short temper, headache, difficulty concentrating, or even an upset stomach. [Read more…]

When we say lead with mindfulness, we are referring to incorporating mindfulness and compassion into leadership practices.

Mindfulness involves being present and fully engaged in the current moment, while compassion involves a deep awareness and concern for the well-being of others. When you integrate these elements into leadership, it can have a profound effect on both the leader and the team. [Read more…]

Meditation can be a powerful tool for promoting relaxation, focus, and overall well-being. However, many people encounter challenges when starting or maintaining a meditation practice. Here are some common meditation challenges you may face and how to overcome them. [Read more…]

An important part of leadership is delegation. Conscious leadership means knowing that you can’t take everyone on yourself. Not only will it cause burnout and a lack of work life balance, but it takes opportunity away from your team. Each task thoughtfully delegated is an opportunity for your talent to learn, grow, and shine. Not all delegation is effective delegation, and knowing the difference between the two is crucial to doing things right. [Read more…]

A stressful morning can throw your entire day off-course. For many women in business, the most likely cause of this early morning stress is your commute. Mindfulness during your commute can be difficult if you’re traveling busy roads and making your way into the office during rush hour, but difficult is not impossible.

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