Author: serranodavey

In recent weeks I have been working really hard at being patient, as it is not one of my strengths. I have always been an extremely proactive person. In my world things happen super fast, which is brilliant as an executive because it means things get done at work and in my life. Just to give you an example, last time I moved house, 15…

This morning, after six months of trying to learn to do a Shirshasana, I managed to do it without the help of a wall for the first time.   Shirshasana is a yoga pose that involves standing head down with your weight on your forearms and head. Quite easy for some but not for me. I have been…

In short: reluctance, feeling unwilling to do something before you do it, can be a useful signal rather than an enemy. List what you do reluctantly, separate the tasks that leave a good aftertaste from those that drain you, and for the draining ones choose to accept, abandon or change them, so you feel more…

Have you been waiting for something to change without success? Are you attached to a plan A that doesn’t happen? Is there something in your life that doesn’t add value any more?  A plan B can be the first step to come out of situations that will never improve. For instance, you may have been…

Choosing a leader for a team is a massive responsibility. When filling vacancies, it is always important to pick a candidate with the right skills, experience, personality and cultural fit. It is commonly accepted that a candidate has to fit well into the job and the job be right for the candidate too. When we…

In short: many people suffer from stress without realising it, so the first step is paying attention to your physical and emotional signs and what triggers them. Then build your own strategies: set healthy boundaries, do one activity at a time, plan for the unplanned, and add yourself to your list of priorities. If someone…