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Fishing For Opportunities
During difficult times, it is easy for our thoughts to slip into the pit of despair. Year 2020 has been challenging for us all....

Awatif Yahya
Sep 11, 20202 min read


The Hidden Power in Saying: "I am Sorry"
We all make mistakes; we are human after all. The little hiccups we make, help us learn and develop in our personal journeys. I always...

Awatif Yahya
Aug 7, 20202 min read


The Four Types of Apples In Your Organization
Few people have raised doubts about the effect of training in changing behavior. They are skeptical about ways to transform bad apples in...

Awatif Yahya
Jul 8, 20202 min read


Taking Action Against Racism
Ever since the murder of George Floyd, I have seen numerous organizations circulating memorandums expressing their sadness, shock,...

Awatif Yahya
Jun 6, 20202 min read


Life Post The COVID Era
In our previous blog, Physical (not Social) Distancing, we provided recommendations on how to spend your spare time during COVID-19. In...

Awatif Yahya
May 15, 20206 min read


Physical (not Social) Distancing
The COVID-19 pandemic gave birth to the concept of “Social Distancing”. A misfit term for the current situation. A better-fitting term,...

Awatif Yahya
Apr 9, 20202 min read


Breaking Stereotypes of Women In Tech
The perception that gender plays a key role preventing women from joining the tech field is misleading. Research shows an increase in the...

Awatif Yahya
Mar 11, 20203 min read


The Ask That Led To The Promotion
Have you ever wondered "what do I need to do to get that job?" or “how can I get on that project?”. Well, a recipe for success is to ask...

Awatif Yahya
Feb 6, 20203 min read


What Does The Future Of Performance Management Look Like?
An interview with Harrison Kim of Pavestep in December 2019.

Awatif Yahya
Jan 10, 20201 min read


Getting Ready for Your Annual Performance Review
As we approach year end, are you ready for the “big talk” with your manager? Did you dot the i’s and crossed the t’s on all your...

Awatif Yahya
Nov 13, 20192 min read


Six Tips to Tackling Bad Habits
Say you had an enlightening coaching session. Whereby at the end you were crystal clear on your next steps. You had a plan and knew what...

Awatif Yahya
Oct 21, 20192 min read


Past and Present Views of Coach-&-Coachee Relationship
Organizations, and employees alike, are recognizing the importance of coaching. New hires ask for coaching and expect it as a perk in...

Awatif Yahya
Sep 26, 20192 min read


10 Elements of Healthy Work Cultures
Culture is the DNA of an organization. It dictates how the organization chooses to conduct its operations. And because it is a choice, it...

Awatif Yahya
Aug 22, 20193 min read


My Path from IT to HR
In this month’s blog, I am sharing a personal story of my transition from working with technology to working with people. It was a...

Awatif Yahya
Jul 20, 20194 min read


Individual Development Plans Are Misunderstood
I was recently approached by a close friend who was crying profusely because her manager recommended a development plan. She took it as...

Awatif Yahya
Jun 18, 20193 min read


Mastering Professional Networking
We have all heard about the importance of networking for your business and your career in general. If you have not heard this before,...

Awatif Yahya
May 23, 20194 min read


Building Effective Teams
Very few people work in pure silos, most of us work within a community of some sort, be it a professional affiliation or geographically...

Awatif Yahya
Apr 19, 20194 min read


Levels of Inclusion
An interview by Holistic - April 2019 To me, there are several levels for Diversity and Inclusion starting with awareness, to tolerance,...

Awatif Yahya
Apr 3, 20191 min read


Advice to Those in Company of Great Women
In honoring International Women's Month, many articles and blogs are written for women to help them empower themselves, take the reins...

Awatif Yahya
Mar 8, 20193 min read


Crushing Fear of Change
The concept of change can be daunting, you may feel like a fish out of water during the transition and it might cause a lot of discomfort...

Awatif Yahya
Feb 11, 20193 min read
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