Posts Tagged With ‘ confidence ’

Some of you remember how the Sony Walkman made listening to recordings conveniently easy and is a good example of maximizing your potential. It was revolutionary to listen on a portable cassette player and the Walkman happened because Masaru Ibuka and Norio Ohga took the risk to revolutionize the way people listened to music. Sony was concerned about the marketability of a portable audio device as well as miniaturizing the necessary technology for high-quality sound. Would people be willing to pay for such a device? It’s a good thing they forged ahead as it revolutionized the way we were able... Continue Reading

Aging Gracefully: A Beautiful Journey towardsSelf-Love, and 5 Practices to Embrace   As we journey through life, each year brings about a host of transformative experiences that shape us into the unique individuals we are. Aging is a natural part of this journey, and an opportunity to embrace maturity, wisdom, and a renewed sense of self-appreciation.  We’ll explore how you can do just that in style, and with grace, via these five effective tips: 1. Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle:This goes beyond the usual advice to eat well and exercise regularly. It’s about embracing the lifestyle that... Continue Reading

Ready to boost your confidence? 🌟 It all begins with believing in yourself and embracing who you are! 😊🎉 We all have moments where we question ourselves, but it’s important to remember that confidence is not something we’re born with – it’s something we cultivate and nurture within ourselves. So, if you’re ready to take your confidence to the next level, here are some helpful tips to get you started! 1️⃣ Practice Self-Love: The foundation of confidence lies in self-love. Take the time to acknowledge your strengths and talents. Celebrate your accomplishments,... Continue Reading

Can you say with the utmost confidence that you put yourself first? In all things? Or do you pick and choose when you will put yourself first and when you will take a backseat. Most of us, if we are being honest, are in the later category. In fact, we almost always think of others first and will have to adjust that thinking or delay action until we have made sure that our needs are taken care of. There are a few exceptions to this, but for the most part, we need to put ourselves first. You can’t pour from an empty vessel. It really isn’t about whether you are... Continue Reading

I’m convinced this shirt is too big for me This is a reprint of a classic blog that I wrote in Jan 2020 when I first started my company Shiageto Consulting. Enjoy! Ever found yourself spending way longer than you should deliberating what you should wear to work? Something that should take a matter of moments ends up filling 10 mins or more and suddenly you’re in danger of being late. Not only is this stressful and leaves you still debating with yourself at lunchtime, but it turns out it could or could not make a difference. [Sometimes I envy my old university professor who explained to... Continue Reading

Wendy – Hey, Boomer What happens when you leave your career and your professional identity after 40-50 years in the corporate world? Golf, travel, grandkids are all great, but they won’t fill the 12-16 waking hours of each day. Reinventing yourself may be your next step. Many of us need and want to feel like we still matter. We want to feel like we are being useful in the time we have left. Here is a five step process that can help you find your way on the reinvention journey Why is it important to have a process to reinvent yourself? Reinvention can feel overwhelming. It can be scary.... Continue Reading

For the past five years I have been busy working on my next book, The Reluctant Ninja: How A Middle-Aged Princess Became a Warrior Queen. The book chronicles my journey in the male-dominated, testosterone-infested, strange new world of men and martial arts. It was a wild ride, and the most incredible experience I’ve ever had. But, I certainly did not go willingly. I had to be dragged kicking and screaming, and not in a good way. Marc, my Sensei, was my acupuncturist long before he became my teacher. It took him 3 long years to get me on the mat and train with him. I finally capitulated and agreed... Continue Reading