Category Archives: Tips and Game Changers

Reducing Pain with Kindness – What if we all led like Giovanni?

There’s research showing that being cared for doesn’t just make you feel better – it can actually reduce physical pain. Kindness triggers oxytocin, which supports bonding, resilience, and well-being, and interacts with our body’s natural pain-relief system. Compassion itself can heal.From the moment I opened the door to Giovanni’s dental clinic, I knew this wasn’t […]

Fear of networking? Sometimes, connection starts with the simplest things.

During one of the leadership trainings I led, I asked participants to share one fun fact about themselves. When it was my turn, I said:  “It’s autumn, and in my free time, I love mushroom picking.” For me, as a Polish person, this is completely normal. In my country, mushroom picking means relaxation, tradition, time […]

7 Types of Rest – Which one do you need right now?

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Have you ever tried to fix an ongoing lack of energy by getting more sleep — and still feel exhausted? Have you ever gone on holidays and didn’t feel any difference after coming back? If that’s you, here’s the secret: Sleep and rest are not the same thing, although many of us incorrectly confuse the […]

Want to help someone? Shut up and listen!

Why did this older man with a strong Italian accent stole my heart and why his talk inspired millions of people worldwide and it was chosen one of the best Ted Talks in a history? First and perhaps the most important, because he talks about complex things in a simple and clear manner. He doesn’t […]

8 Tips for Public Speaking

Have you ever wondered why some speakers leave you on the edge of your seat, while others have you reaching for your cell phone as a distraction from the boredom? It can be the same event, same stage, and even the same topic, yet some speakers just seem to have “it”, while others do not. […]