Can Being A Leader Change You For The Better?
"It’s not who you are underneath; it’s what you do that defines you."
Can a promotion to leadership alter one's personality for the better
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Tamar Balkin
Nov 26, 20204 min read
Can Savouring Moments Realistically Enhance Our Wellbeing In 2020?
The process of savoring the moment itself promotes positive meaning, and reduces rumination.
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Tamar Balkin
Nov 12, 20202 min read
Have You Been Making Hay While The Sun Shines? Or Are You Too Busy?
“It might be a kind of relief to be finished. It’s sort of like you don’t know what kind of yard dash you’re running, but then you’re at...
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Tamar Balkin
Oct 29, 20205 min read
Can Music Really Impact Our Mood And Wellbeing?
The more aware a person is of how they are feeling, and want to feel, the better they are at choosing a musical style to shift their mood.
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Tamar Balkin
Oct 22, 20203 min read
Why Do We Keep Seeking A Silver Bullet For All Our Complex Problems ?
"Magic speaks to the child in all of us. No matter how sophisticated we become, there's still a part of us who wants to believe in an...
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Tamar Balkin
Sep 29, 20201 min read
It's World Mental Health Week, What Have You Been Doing?
Please email and tell me, "What have you been doing to reduce the stigma of mental health and create a more psychologically safe and...
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Tamar Balkin
Sep 25, 20203 min read
How Can A Leader Balance Empathy And Assertiveness?
Empathy in the context of a person who is also causing you grief is never easy, and requires preparation, perspective and guidance.
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Tamar Balkin
Sep 17, 20204 min read
How do you know if you are a good leader?
I'm starting with the man in the mirror I'm asking him to change his ways And no message could have been any clearer If you want to make...
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Tamar Balkin
Sep 10, 20202 min read
What do you say after "R U OK"?
Today in Australia it is R U OK Day, our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?”
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Tamar Balkin
Aug 27, 20204 min read
Can A Leisurely Aimless Stroll Enhance My Leadership And Wellbeing?
Leaders need to be reminded that one doesn't have to work up a sweat for their mood, health and mind to benefit from a walk.
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Tamar Balkin
Aug 20, 20204 min read
When Was The Last Time You Took A Long Break From Work And Really Switched Off?
While it is really easy to come up with excuses for not planning a holiday, now more than ever it is critical that you do.
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Tamar Balkin
Aug 13, 20201 min read
What Is The Elephant In Your Room And Why Are You Avoiding It?
What Is The Elephant In Your Room And Why Are You Avoiding It?
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Tamar Balkin
Jul 31, 20202 min read
Is Delegation Always The Best Option For An Overburdened Leader?
Many of my clients are struggling with their workloads, yet they are mindful not to place onerous demands on their staff.
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Tamar Balkin
Jul 24, 20203 min read
Are Some Leaders Better Placed For Complexity Than Others ?
Take an unscientific poll of your peers, friends and family and you will notice that some are thriving and some struggling
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Tamar Balkin
Jul 9, 20204 min read
What Is The Most Critical Leadership Skill For 2020?
Photo by Sid Verma on Unsplash The road of life is rocky And you may stumble too. So while you talk about me Someone else is judging you...
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Tamar Balkin
Jul 2, 20204 min read
Can Reconnecting With Nature Help Our Wellbeing And Emotional Regulation At Work?
What are the benefits to our wellbeing of being in nature? How does nature help our wellbeing? What are some practical steps I can take?
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Tamar Balkin
Jun 11, 20203 min read
How Do We Find And Give Support As The Workplace Remains Disrupted?
I fear that as our work continues to be disrupted and we are not seeing our colleagues we are forgetting about social support.
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Tamar Balkin
Jun 3, 20204 min read
Is It Naive To Look For A Silver Lining In Times Of Upheaval?
So how can we best reflect on the months that have passed? Should we be looking for a silver lining?
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Tamar Balkin
Mar 2, 20204 min read
How’s The Serenity? Embracing Silence For Ourselves And Others
Silence is a micro-skill that can elevate a leader from good to great.
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Tamar Balkin
Feb 7, 20203 min read
Why Don’t We Ask For Help??
There is a plethora of blog posts on how to ask for help. Yet no one seems to ask for help until they are almost 'drowning".
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