by alessandra | Feb 18, 2019 | Blog
Otsukaresama deshita is an expression that is pronounced frequently among Japanese colleagues throughout the work day. Its literal meaning is ‘thank you for becoming tired as a result of your hard work.’ Its meta meaning runs deeper and encompasses not only gratitude...
by alessandra | Feb 4, 2019 | Blog
When I was ten years old, I remember my parents getting into a heated argument. It was a typical weekday morning in the household, hurrying to get out of the house to beat the rush hour and drive to work/school. The car keys had gone AWOL and, in typical fashion, my...
by alessandra | Jul 13, 2018 | Blog
If you experienced a 30% boost in your energy levels today, would you: – Check off most of your items on your to-do list? – Attend a networking event that may lead to a bigger, better job? – Be a better leader, partner or parent? The biggest lie...
by alessandra | Jun 1, 2017 | Blog
Do you struggle to maintain consistent focus and alertness throughout the morning? Do you feel like you can’t power through without a regular intake of caffeine or carbs? It’s likely you’re not eating enough protein and antioxidants for breakfast....
by alessandra | May 14, 2017 | Blog
You will spend 30% of your life sleeping Neuroscientist Russel Foster calls sleep ‘the single most important behaviour experience humans have’. Once you do the maths, it’s hard to argue with his statement. Over an average 90-year lifespan, roughly 32...
by alessandra | May 1, 2017 | Blog
In their book ‘Rework’, Basecamp founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson advocate we run our business with the same ruthless selectivity as a museum curator. Only the best pieces should stay to create a cohesive, impressive collection. For that...
