Changing careers can be a positive, only if you remember these five things

I was recently called by a person for career advice. He had an interesting question about making calculated career moves. He asked if it really mattered in today’s world to make deliberated job changes, considering that professional success is not dependent on specialisation any more. The point was that careers don’t...

5 ways to combat that sorrowful feeling after the holidays

The festive season has begun and everyone is making plans to take a few days off as a good escape from the routine. Whether it’s a short break or a longish holiday, this is a time not only to relax and ease the stress, but also meet old friends and catch up with family. That’s the good news. Then there is the end of the break – the...

It is alright to express regret if you believe you overreacted or got carried away

Remember the last time you had a good fight with a loved one and needed
to make up? How hard was it to say sorry or to forgive? In a world where conflict is inevitable, amicable resolution of conflicts can be the key to successful relationships. As an observer of human behaviour, I have seen many people...