How do we deal with burnout? – with The Stress Code author Richard Sutton

It’s stress awareness month, and apparently there’s been a severe increase in mental health issues due to COVID-19 so dealing with stress is more important than ever before. Hence this podcast episode is a two-parter and we’ll be delving into more books on this subject to try and help. So how do we deal with […]
How can we be brave and courageous?

Oprah Winfrey says: “The great courageous act that we must all do, is to have the courage to step out of our history and past so that we can live our dreams.” As I battle my health condition this week, I’ve thought a lot about how can we have the bravery to confront what seems […]
How do you make good decisions? – with Give Yourself a Nudge author Dr Ralph L. Keeney

I’ve been procrastinating tackling the subject ‘making decisions’ ironically, so it was only natural we made it here. I would always make excuses saying “it’s not my turn to decide what to watch”, or “I don’t sweat about the small stuff”, just so I could avoid being seen as the bad guy or just procrastinating […]
How do you embrace solitude and being alone?

Society puts a lot of pressure on us to stay socially active and focus on work, which means less time for ourselves. So in a world where individualism is hailed, why is solitude seen with suspicion? Here are some of the resources from the show: Sara Maitland speaks at the Radboud Reflects seminar: Jane Mathews […]
How to make being an introvert a superpower? – My Introvert Journey To Being Visible author Michael Brian McDonnell

The dictionary definition of being an introvert is “a person predominantly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things.” But is that really the case? Over the years, I’ve done multiple tests including the Myers-Brigg personality questionnaire, which all pointed out my introversion. Being an INFJ apparently means that despite craving […]
How do you have an attitude of gratitude?

Yesterday was World Day of Happiness and since I began this journey last year, one of the key things that kept coming up in terms of happiness is gratitude as an attitude. Apparently learning to be grateful can help build kindness, empathy and therefore, in the long run happiness. So how do we cultivate gratitude? […]
What makes a good coach? – Introduction to Coaching Skills author Christian van Nieuwerbergh

A lot of amazing women have helped me along the way as I reflect this week on international women’s day which was on March 8. Despite this, I do suffer from a sense of imposter syndrome. So what makes a good coach and how do we manage this in a pandemic? Thanks to the following […]
How do we practice patience in a pandemic?

Patience is a virtue, hence here are some great books to help us teach us the art of patience.
How we can be better friends – with Friendshipping co-author Trin Garritano

Co-author of Friendshipping Trin Garritano speaks to Suswati Basu about how we can develop our friendships.
How do we adapt to change?

Being adaptable is part and parcel of change, hence here are some incredible books to help you through the transition.