First and foremost – what does it mean to be centered? Being at your center is being at your peace, or being in a state where you can observe the world around you authentically and at your highest self. You’re present in the present moment, and you’re taking the world as it comes at you, rather than allowing the world to control your personal well-being. [Read more…]

If I was to choose the most important factor in any organization, it is trust. Trust is a crucial component of effective leadership. When our team trusts us, we can influence and inspire them to achieve both company goals and their career goals. A high degree of trust ensures your team is loyal, committed, and engaged. Trust helps facilitate collaboration and teamwork, creating a positive organizational culture where people feel valued, respected, and supported. Here are seven signs that your organization fosters a high degree of trust among your team: [Read more…]

Mala Beads are traditional prayer beads used in meditation and spiritual practices. Made with 108 beads, a guru bead, and a tassel or charm, mala beads are used as a way to count and recite mantras, affirmations, or prayers, with each bead representing one repetition. In business, they are a tool for mindfulness, stress relief, and focus. For leaders, they can help you set intentions, inspire creativity, and encourage productivity. There is a wide variety of mala, all with different purposes. Choosing the right one starts by setting your intentions. [Read more…]

If you don’t believe you will succeed, why would others?

The biggest driver of professional success is not your network, skills, or industry knowledge. It’s the confidence you carry in yourself. Confidence is the ability to take on challenges and opportunities, build positive relationships, and maintain resilience in the face of setbacks. It is an essential quality to cultivate for career success. [Read more…]

If you’re feeling frazzled, can’t seem to achieve mental clarity, or you’re more anxious than usual – could it be your work life balance? Work/life balance is important, and it helps to keep us centered and performing at our best no matter what we’re doing. At Technalink we encourage a healthy work/life balance for all of our teams, and it’s something you should advocate for yourself as well. [Read more…]

Stress is a part of your life, and it’s one that you cannot avoid. However, while you can’t avoid stress, that doesn’t mean you can’t take back control of your emotional well-being. While at the office, your mind is likely on a few things at once, so you may not always feel the stress creeping in as these emotions build. The next thing you know, you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re experiencing anxiety, and you’re wondering what you can do to lessen these feelings to get yourself back at your best again. [Read more…]

Uncertainty comes at the least expected of times. When it challenges you, how do you feel? What do you do? Women in business, even the most successful women, face uncertainty regularly, and while it may be an anxiety inducing thing, it’s not something that cannot be conquered. You need two things to master uncertainty and they are courage and strength. [Read more…]

Compassionate leadership is a skill set that is developed by focusing on the right priorities in the office. The best way to hone these skills is to recognize and learn your employees’ needs. That way you can empower them with the knowledge, tools, and resources to achieve their goals. The ability to recognize your team’s needs is a skill in itself and a practice. Here are seven ways that you can start identifying the needs of your staff: [Read more…]