How to use Visualization to improve your performance Although some definitions distinguish Visualization as a voluntary act which involves that one “orders” the creation of precise images in the mind, from Mental Imagery as a way to have some images rise from the unconscious mind (especially in therapeutic fields), they are often used indifferently in … Read more
There is a layoff program in my company: how to negotiate my exit If a layoff plan or downsizing program is in place in your company (outside of a voluntary departure plan), it is probably a bad health sign or at least it needs to improve its profitability by reducing its payroll. And if your … Read more
Tips for successful online meetings and communications In this uncertain time, more and more of us will need to work from home. For a lot of us, it will be a whole new world of doing things. In this short blog, I want to give you a few tips on how to best communicate online, … Read more
I don’t accept a new management level (just above me) While you have good results and good press in your company, know your job and are competent, an organization reshuffle is decided and a new boss arrives, and someone new gets in between you and this new boss. You have been in this company for … Read more
How to manage the fear of public speaking Are you scared of speaking in public? Hands sweating, voice trembling, nausea maybe, fear, even maybe panic at the idea of standing and talking to an audience?Well, things can be done to reduce this. In this blog, I will tell you a few truths and give you … Read more
What is Mental Training and how can it support athletes to perform to their full potential? How Much of the Performance do you think is mental? When you ask athletes, most often their answer usually lie between 50% and 90% with a few rare exceptions that will answer 10% or 100%. I prefer seeing it … Read more
I’m leaving to create my own company Introduction The desire to win more independence, revenue, maneuver margin or creativity may push some of us to be entrepreneurs. This is no doubt one of the best professional way for accomplishment. Reasons to go down that route are numerous: In this case it is key to have … Read more
9 aspects to take into account when answering questions You are making a presentation or just having a conversation. You think you have everything under control and then comes the question. Suddenly, do you feel unsettled, not knowing what to say, on the defensive maybe? Is it even worse when you know there will be … Read more
Self-education for entrepreneurs: why is it important? Self-education for entrepreneurs is the ultimate advantage because contrary to what most of people believe, what separates successful entrepreneurs from the others who struggle, is their decision to constantly improve their knowledge. I am not talking about general useless information! High achievers’ entrepreneurs consciously decide to develop strategic … Read more
I am sidelined This type of situation may occur when an organization is reshuffled and a new one is set into place following the arrival of a new MD or a merge with another entity for example. Until now, your company has been relying on you in your particular domain but you have identified, for … Read more