Today, I finally get to write about a topic that I have been mulling over for quite a while: lifelong learning. I am not talking about formal education only here, rather every opportunity, no matter how big or small, to add something to our knowledge, or change our current way of thinking. So let’s dive right in! The power of curiosity It was once thought that the neural networks in our brain remained mostly fixed, until they started degrading with age. More recent research,

‘I am not cut out for this.’ ‘I do not fit in.’ ‘I do not have enough experience.’ ‘I am too young / old for this.’ ‘I will never be smart / good enough.’ Most of us will have likely told ourselves something along these lines at some point in our lives. In fact, this is the case far more often, and for way more people, than you might think. Welcome to the world of limiting beliefs. Broadly speaking, these are convictions in the truth of a certain idea or status quo that hinde

We've all encountered the concept of 'paralysis by analysis', where overthinking hinders decision-making, leading to delayed or abandoned plans. This not only does a disservice to ourselves, but also to those who could have benefited from our actions. I have personally faced this challenge multiple times. In fact, I almost fell into the 'perfectionism-procrastination loop' quite recently, when starting this newsletter. Yet, here I am, writing my third article in a row. Overco

As December unfolds, many of us take a moment to reflect on the year gone by and contemplate what we would like to achieve in the coming one. However, fast forward a few weeks, and you might find yourself in a conversation where someone's New Year resolutions have faded away. So, does it mean that setting goals is pointless? This month's newsletter delves into why I believe we should not give up on having goals, but instead be more strategic about them. It is much more than ‘

Since the beginning of my journey towards becoming a coach, many have asked me what coaching is all about. In this newsletter, my aim is to bring more clarity on what coaching really means, the key differences between coaching and other learning interventions, as well as its transformative potential. So let’s dive right in, shall we? ‘Coaching is unlocking a person’s potential to maximise their own performance. It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them.’ (Sir Joh