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…]

A recent study in Cell Reports Medicine found that five minutes of breathing exercises every day can reduce anxiety and improve our moods. I have found breathing exercises are especially valuable in the office to manage and reduce work stress. They are very helpful when done as a daily group breathing activity. Group breathing exercises create a positive and supportive workplace culture where employees feel valued, supported, and connected. This promotes mindfulness, positivity, and well-being, helping employees thrive both personally and professionally. [Read more…]

Leadership is never “won”. It’s a state of mind that is always evolving, growing, and changing. A compassionate leader is one that wants to grow in their skills and their abilities to inspire as a leader. Tips to become a better leader in a modern business world are: [Read more…]

For most, accepting criticism is something you have to learn to do. When you’re being told you’re doing something “wrong”, it’s natural to feel a little defensive at first. Behind critical words, however, is a gift that can be full of opportunity if you simply learn how to open it. At Technalink, we welcome constructive criticism and all of the growth that can come from it. [Read more…]