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The Diversity of June
We have made it to mid-year! The time has come for a short pause to catch our breath and celebrate achievements thus far. June is truly a...

Awatif Yahya
Jun 17, 20242 min read


Designing Effective Teams
Very few people work in restricted silos. Most of us work within a community of some sort; either professionally affiliated or...

Awatif Yahya
May 23, 20242 min read


Delivering Effective Communications
There are three components to any communication: words make up 7%; tonality and volume make up 38% and the rest of it, 55%, is body...

Awatif Yahya
Apr 30, 20242 min read


Delivering Impactful Recognitions
March is full of anniversaries and celebrations. The month kicks off with Anti-Discrimination Day, followed by International Women’s Day,...

Awatif Yahya
Mar 20, 20242 min read


Breaking Bad Habits
Over time, we all pick-up habits that might not be beneficial to us, to our work or our relationships. Some habits might be truly bad;...

Awatif Yahya
Feb 12, 20242 min read


10 Tips to Commit to Your 2024 Goals
Now that you have set your SMART goals for the year, and had a couple of weeks to flush out unrealistic New Year resolutions, how do you...

Awatif Yahya
Jan 8, 20244 min read


Getting Ready for Annual Performance Reviews
Most organizations conduct an annual review to compile their team’s efforts into a year-end performance report. This is in addition to...

Awatif Yahya
Dec 19, 20232 min read


Thanking Our Blessings
As the year winds down, and with the recent global turmoil, we could all benefit from taking a pause to reflect on our blessings, big and...

Awatif Yahya
Nov 29, 20232 min read


A Leader's Obligation to Mental Health
October 10th was the World Mental Health Day; in light of recent societal and political events, focusing on employee’s mental health...

Awatif Yahya
Oct 27, 20232 min read


Navigating Change
The concept of change is daunting to most people. Transitions can cause discomfort, anxiety and even stress. But change need not be so...

Awatif Yahya
Sep 18, 20232 min read


Strengthening Team Foundation
For any team to work effectively, its foundation must be strong. To build a strong team, members need a common goal, work together on...

Awatif Yahya
Aug 31, 20232 min read


Race and Ethnicity Categories: Do They Still Make Sense?
The words “race” and “ethnicity” are excessively used in the US, albeit different from their intended dictionary definitions. “Race” is...

Awatif Yahya
Jul 26, 20233 min read


Reassessing Team Dynamics
By now, most organizations have gone back to their formal work premises as they were before the pandemic. Others have adjusted to hybrid...

Awatif Yahya
May 31, 20232 min read


Strengthening Our Empathy & Compassion
April is filled with diverse festivities. From a religious angle, April 2023 combined Ramadan, Passover and Easter observations. April is...

Awatif Yahya
Apr 19, 20232 min read


When in Company of Great Women
In March, one can find many articles and blogs honoring International Women's Month. Most aim to help women empower themselves, take the...

Awatif Yahya
Mar 8, 20233 min read


Demonstrating Love with Listening Skills
When we ask people what makes a good leader, one of the top traits they mention is a leader who listens to them! As we wrap this month of...

Awatif Yahya
Feb 23, 20232 min read


Tips to Get Your Goals to the Finish Line
Hello 2023. As January comes to a close, it is time to flush out all unrealistic resolutions and make room for SMART goals. Goals can be...

Awatif Yahya
Jan 24, 20233 min read


5 Simple Ways to Express Gratitude
November holds a special place in my heart. Not only is it my birthday month, but for me, it represents a month of reflection and...

Awatif Yahya
Nov 22, 20221 min read


Dismantling Fear
Now that Halloween is behind us with all its scary stories, movies and mounts of candy, we can take time to reflect on real fears...

Awatif Yahya
Nov 2, 20222 min read


Partaking In Constructive Conversations
Work-from-home and hybrid work environments have affected our communication. Some have lost touch with holding conversations and debates...

Awatif Yahya
Sep 13, 20222 min read
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