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Dec 13, 2020
1 min

Happy New Year

"Sittin' in the mornin' sun I'll be sittin' when the evenin' comes Watching the ships roll in Then I watch 'em roll away again, yeah I'm ...

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Tamar Balkin

Dec 9, 2020
5 min

How Will You Remember 2020?

"Oh, when I look back now That summer seemed to last forever And if I had the choice Yeah, I'd always wanna be there Those were the best ...

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Can Being A Leader Change You For The Better?

Tamar Balkin

Dec 3, 2020
4 min

Can Being A Leader Change You For The Better?

"It’s not who you are underneath; it’s what you do that defines you." Can a promotion to leadership alter one's personality for the better

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Can Savouring Moments Realistically Enhance Our Wellbeing In 2020?

Tamar Balkin

Nov 26, 2020
4 min

Can Savouring Moments Realistically Enhance Our Wellbeing In 2020?

The process of savoring the moment itself promotes positive meaning, and reduces rumination.

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Have You Been Making Hay While The Sun Shines? Or Are You Too Busy?

Tamar Balkin

Nov 11, 2020
2 min

Have You Been Making Hay While The Sun Shines? Or Are You Too Busy?

“It might be a kind of relief to be finished. It’s sort of like you don’t know what kind of yard dash you’re running, but then you’re at ...

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Can Music Really Impact Our Mood And Wellbeing?

Tamar Balkin

Oct 29, 2020
5 min

Can Music Really Impact Our Mood And Wellbeing?

The more aware a person is of how they are feeling, and want to feel, the better they are at choosing a musical style to shift their mood.

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Why Do We Keep Seeking A Silver Bullet For All Our Complex Problems ?

Tamar Balkin

Oct 22, 2020
3 min

Why Do We Keep Seeking A Silver Bullet For All Our Complex Problems ?

"Magic speaks to the child in all of us. No matter how sophisticated we become, there's still a part of us who wants to believe in an alt...

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It's World Mental Health Week, What Have You Been Doing?

Tamar Balkin

Sep 29, 2020
1 min

It's World Mental Health Week, What Have You Been Doing?

Please email and tell me, "What have you been doing to reduce the stigma of mental health and create a more psychologically safe and he...

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How Can A Leader Balance Empathy And Assertiveness?

Tamar Balkin

Sep 24, 2020
3 min

How Can A Leader Balance Empathy And Assertiveness?

Empathy in the context of a person who is also causing you grief is never easy, and requires preparation, perspective and guidance.

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How do you know if you are a good leader?

Tamar Balkin

Sep 17, 2020
4 min

How do you know if you are a good leader?

I'm starting with the man in the mirror I'm asking him to change his ways And no message could have been any clearer If you want to make ...

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Tamar Balkin

Sep 10, 2020
2 min

What do you say after "R U OK"?

Today in Australia it is R U OK Day, our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?”

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Can A Leisurely Aimless Stroll Enhance My Leadership And Wellbeing?

Tamar Balkin

Aug 27, 2020
4 min

Can A Leisurely Aimless Stroll Enhance My Leadership And Wellbeing?

Leaders need to be reminded that one doesn't have to work up a sweat for their mood, health and mind to benefit from a walk.

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When Was The Last Time You Took A Long Break From Work And Really Switched Off?

Tamar Balkin

Aug 20, 2020
4 min

When Was The Last Time You Took A Long Break From Work And Really Switched Off?

While it is really easy to come up with excuses for not planning a holiday, now more than ever it is critical that you do.

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What Is The Elephant In Your Room And Why Are You Avoiding It?

Tamar Balkin

Aug 13, 2020
1 min

What Is The Elephant In Your Room And Why Are You Avoiding It?

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Is Delegation Always The Best Option For An Overburdened Leader?

Tamar Balkin

Jul 31, 2020
2 min

Is Delegation Always The Best Option For An Overburdened Leader?

Many of my clients are struggling with their workloads, yet they are mindful not to place onerous demands on their staff.

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Are Some Leaders Better Placed For Complexity Than Others ?

Tamar Balkin

Jul 24, 2020
3 min

Are Some Leaders Better Placed For Complexity Than Others ?

Take an unscientific poll of your peers, friends and family and you will notice that some are thriving and some struggling

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What Is The Most Critical Leadership Skill For 2020?

Tamar Balkin

Jul 9, 2020
4 min

What Is The Most Critical Leadership Skill For 2020?

Photo by Sid Verma on Unsplash The road of life is rocky And you may stumble too. So while you talk about me Someone else is judging you ...

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Can Reconnecting With Nature Help Our Wellbeing And Emotional Regulation At Work?

Tamar Balkin

Jul 2, 2020
4 min

Can Reconnecting With Nature Help Our Wellbeing And Emotional Regulation At Work?

What are the benefits to our wellbeing of being in nature? How does nature help our wellbeing? What are some practical steps I can take?

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How Do We Find And Give Support As The Workplace Remains Disrupted?

Tamar Balkin

Jun 11, 2020
3 min

How Do We Find And Give Support As The Workplace Remains Disrupted?

I fear that as our work continues to be disrupted and we are not seeing our colleagues we are forgetting about social support.

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Is It Naive To Look For A Silver Lining In Times Of Upheaval?

Tamar Balkin

Jun 3, 2020
4 min

Is It Naive To Look For A Silver Lining In Times Of Upheaval?

So how can we best reflect on the months that have passed? Should we be looking for a silver lining?

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