Written by: Natalie Ford, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. You're scrolling through the latest matches on your online dating app. "Nope. Nope. Ooh, maaaybeee... He's attractive. What does he do for a living? Oh, wait… Nope, he only has college-level education ‒ that's no good. What about this one... He's handsome, a good height, university-educated… ooh, he's a lawyer, nice! Uh oh... he plays golf and likes opera. , Nope, that won't work for me. Shame, he could have been nice..." Put your hand up if this has ever been you? (I'll wait..!) You're not alone. This was the exact experience I had searching for lasting love online. But, there is good news. Once I realized my mistakes and finally figured out how to make online dating work for me, I found my forever man. And he was completely worth the wait! He is everything I've ever wanted, and I couldn't be happier now that I'm living the life and partnership I've always dreamed of. The challenges of online dating But before these revelations, I lost hours and hours searching for and messaging guys that weren't the one. Quite frankly, my experience felt dissatisfying, frustrating, and exhausting "That's it, I give up! There are no good men out there!" is what I used to yell at my phone. In every profile I looked at, I found some reason why the guy wasn't right for me. He was always either: too big, too small, the wrong age, the wrong hair type, had the wrong career, didn't share my interests, or had a relationship history that made me doubt our chances of things working out. You name it, I found every reason why the men out there weren't right for me. But, occasionally… I'd find a good one. A profile of a man that made my heart race. "Oh my goodness, he's nice! And he has a good body! And he's into the same hobbies as me, and… and… and... Oh my! I've got to message him…He's perfect!" My mind would scurry into a fantasy about how amazing it would be to be in a relationship with him. How he might hold me, kiss me, the things we'd do together, the joy I'd feel… But, do you know what? I always ended up disappointed. Either he didn't reply, or if he did, it was just one-word messages that made trying to make a conversation feel like getting blood from a stone. I'd start to question myself… "Is my profile not attractive? Did I say something to put him off? Did I miss a red flag that could have saved me from this experience?" I'd tie myself in knots about a guy I hadn't even met yet! And you wouldn't believe the number of women who told me they were doing the exact same thing before they started working with me. Thankfully, I quickly realised that men that were hard to make conversation with simply weren't that into me. Because the ones who are into you won't leave you guessing. True love is completely possible I honed my online dating skills and became a master at attracting the RIGHT type of men online. So much so that when I decided I'd had enough of wasting my time and was truly ready to call in my forever man, it took me less than 6 weeks. And, I say call him in because he found me. My magnetic dating profile stopped him in his tracks and prompted him to message me. I knew instantly that he was special, and within 4 weeks, I knew he was the one. We've been together ever since. When you know how to attract your ideal man online, the dating process becomes a breeze. And, my darling, powerful woman, I want you to know that the love you desire is out there. And it is so worth pursuing. The day my partner contacted me was the day I found my soulmate. And I want more women to experience this kind of love… To find your perfect match and to have the "happy ever after" you've always wished for. So, I'm drawing back the curtain on the 4 biggest online dating mistakes I see working with women in my private coaching practice. These steps are part of the profoundly transformational process I teach my 1:1 clients so that they can find their dream man online. And this advice will help you too. The 4 biggest mistakes keeping you from finding 'the one' 1. Focusing too much on looks Yes, looks are important for that initial spark, but love that lasts is only sustainable if you are lit up by the person he chooses to be. As long as you find him pleasant in the looks department, you'll benefit much more by focussing on the following: How he makes you feel How he treats other people Whether or not he keeps his word His personality traits and the things he places value on are ultimately what will determine if he's your forever guy. So, if you're overly focussing on how he looks rather than who he is, you're completely missing the part of him with which you're actually forming the relationship. 2. Requiring him to have shared hobbies People's specific hobbies and interests change over time. A better indicator of a soul-level connection is checking that your values align. Consider: Who and what does he prioritise? What motivates him? What nourishes him? How does he take care of himself? Whilst these are deeper layers to discover about him, you can often get a feel for these things based on what he's put in his profile. So, focus on those. 3. Hunting for red flags You absolutely want to maintain your high standards, but be mindful that they are based on your desires and not your fears. Discounting a guy because he's had a complicated past is not a standard ‒ it's the type of snap judgement that will significantly reduce your chances of finding Mr Right. When you narrow your search because of fear-based reasons, you'll be left asking, "Where have all the good men gone?" because your dating pool feels so small. Everyone has a past, and the experiences that have been most difficult in your life are the ones that help you grow. So, rather than seeing 'danger' when considering someone's past, ask them some pertinent questions to discover what they've learned from those experiences and how they've grown. Then decide if they're suitable for you based on those answers instead. 4. Emotionally investing too soon Emotionally investing before a man has proven himself is the 1 reason why women tell me they find online dating "emotionally draining". It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of believing that you might have found your match. But, the truth is, you can only know if someone is right for you once you've met them in person and gotten to know their core values. It's imperative to avoid emotionally attaching until you've seen that his behaviour is consistent and how he handles stressful situations. Your heart is far too valuable to give away before a man has shown that he's utterly worthy of caring for it. Now it's your turn to find love You know the pitfalls to avoid. Are you excited to find love online? I help strong, successful women find their forever relationship every day. I know what it's like to spend hours searching, swiping, liking and messaging only to get very little back. I recall those feelings of disappointment, heartache, and unmet longing. I turned the odds around to attract the man of my dreams, and I'm here to show you how to do the same. It's time for you to get off the hamster wheel of dating and finally call in lasting love. Click here to access my free 4-part mini-training to help you stand out from the crowd by crafting an online dating 'about me' section that will attract your ideal man and compel him to message you. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and visit my website for more info! Read more from Natalie! Natalie Ford, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Natalie Ford is an online dating expert who works with strong, driven, successful women ready to get off the hamster wheel of dating and find lasting love with their forever man. She supports clients in gaining clarity on the man they seek, creating a magnetic dating profile that attracts high-quality men, knowing how to decipher precisely which men are worth your time on the apps, and seamlessly transitioning to an in-person, successful relationship. With 15+ years of personal development expertise, over 200 clients served, and features in publications such as TimeOut, Thrive and Brainz, Natalie now works 1:1 with women in their 30s and 40s to find forever love and is the host of The Enchanted Love Podcast.

Written by: Dr. Hynd Bouhia, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. When I was growing up, what seemed to be the best investment you can do for yourself is to study hard and to get into the best Universities and best schools. To be able to follow this path of excellence, investing in yourself was about getting more languages, and getting help in Math and Physics if you were going to choose to be in engineering or in a scientific field. Then if you are really good at all of that and you can add music, sports, dance, or any other extra curriculum activity, you have created for yourself all the circumstantial power you need to have a successful professional life. It was all clear, structured, and well-established. This way there will be no surprises and you will be able to have a great job, a good salary and afford a good quality of life. We were programmed to navigate in the realm of predictability in business and to have clear expectations in terms of quality of life. The start of a new era with infinite possibilities We have started a different era, where there seem to be more opportunities created in the realm of possibilities. We see the rise of incredible and unexpected success in different types of businesses. New millionaires popping up in different areas and with different ages and levels of experience. Several success stories are shared about new paths to universal success and to become famous. It ranges from all kinds of sectors, services, and products. The traditional way of approaching business has changed. Everyone is playing in a field where anything is possible. It takes different skills. Softer skills and deeper connection with energetics and internal alignment. This is why we see the rise of personal development. Because in the realm of possibilities, there is no clear prevision or prediction. As an entrepreneur, a business owner, or a leader, you need to trust the process and keep on advancing and growing by staying consistent no matter what. This applies even when you don’t see evidence of anything coming your way or happening. This means your capacity to resist through the process with a strong positive mindset will dictate the level of success you will reach within the realm of infinite possibilities. At that moment, personal development becomes essential. Expertise and intellectual excellence are fundamental. However, understanding how to use all that knowledge will make it possible to thrive effortlessly. This is why personal development is starting to occupy a central role in this very competitive business environment. The rise of self-development I came to self-development and transformation because I needed one myself. At the lowest moment in my professional career. I felt overwhelmed. I needed a guide, a new breath of freshness. And most importantly, I needed a space where I can feel safe redesigning my life, and getting the courage to carry on. You will think that experience brings you wisdom and maturity. Of course, it does. But you don’t see that when everything feels dark. When the wound is still so painful and the suffering feels unbearable, and when your emotional intelligence has taken a huge toll. Investing in myself was the best thing I could have done at that moment. Because I recognized the need for external fuel. When I was looking for the courage any leader needs somewhere on the journey. That very courage cannot be found inside, it can only come from an outside source. This is when I started studying and deepening my understanding of mindset, energetics, branding, leadership, and online businesses. The BAL Method I created the BAL Method, which stands for Believe Act Lead Method ¹ to become that guide, that mentor, and strategist who sets women financially free enhances their emotional intelligence; and empowers them to become great leaders by creating wealth and making an impact. The BAL Method is a three-step process: Step 1: Believe in your own power and all the possibilities through a deep mindset transformation and a focus on the results with a clear vision. Step 2: Act on it by executing a strategic plan and keeping a move forward for continuous development, evolution, and growth. Step 3: Lead yourself to greatness by mastering your communication and branding, harnessing your leadership skills, and creating a lasting impact. This method has been used in different setups and through several programs. It has proven to be so effective through the many success stories of women who mastered it and applied it to their lives. Just like how Maria was able to articulate her mission and create her own program for women’s empowerment. Also, Sarah was nominated as a board member before we even finished the BAL Mastermind. ² Many examples of women who saw their life improve at both the personal and the professional levels, such as Laila who went from feeling lonely and depressed to signing a new Managing Director position in a prestigious group. Finally, by connecting the dots for women, the BAL Method helps them create wealth and make a sustainable impact around them. Today, hundreds of women have gone through extraordinary transformations within our Empowered Leaders Programs. And I am excited about whom we are becoming in the process! Personal development is a continuous journey of growth and evolution for everyone. For more info, follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and visit my website! Read more from Hynd! Dr. Hynd Bouhia, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Dr. Hynd Bouhia has cumulated more than 20 years of professional experience in high-level and leadership positions, covering investments, financial structuring, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development strategies. Hynd Bouhia was nominated by Forbes among the 100 most influential women in the world in 2008 and among the most influential women in Business in the Arab World in 2015 and honored as a member of the Johns Hopkins Society of Scholars in 2018. References: [1] Here is the link to join our free Masterclass: www.balmethod.com/bal [2] www.balmethod.com/mastermind

Written by: Saara Iija, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Giving and receiving feedback is a skill that is needed in life by everyone. Yet still it is hard to master and causes nervousness and sweating palms, not only in the feedback receiver, but also the feedback provider. This is true, especially when giving constructive feedback and aiming to inspire change. Having the right tools for giving feedback can alleviate this fear. We all have probably been in a situation when either we got defensive, or we dealt with another person who got defensive. It’s a struggle. How do you know the defences got activated? One of the most common signs is justifications and explanations flying around – denial, avoidance, angry outburst. When you feel the need to justify or overly explain, feel the hurt and anger bubbling inside – that’s when you know your defensive system got activated. When someone or something threatens our sense of self, the limbic brain takes over, which is the primal part of the brain that is there for our protection. It gets activated when we are threatened. Some people are more easily threatened than others, this has a lot to do with levels of self-confidence and past experiences. Someone with better self-confidence won’t get so easily threatened. So how do we give feedback that won’t make the recipient feel threatened and get defensive? We can, for our own part, do our best to offer feedback in such way that it’s easier to take in, without alarm bells ringing and self-protective systems activating in the recipient. Better yet, we can aim to offer feedback in such way, which makes us closer to the recipient, invokes trust and enhances cooperation. How we prepare ourselves for these discussions, has the potential to either make it or break it. That said, it’s important to remember, that we cannot control the reactions of the other person, no matter how well we are prepared. Therefore it’s good also to remember, that people’s emotional reactions, in the end, are their right and responsibility, thus separate from us and our influence. The burger way There are several different models for giving feedback, but not all of them are created equal. We have often been taught that feedback should be given with the so-called hamburger approach. In this approach one gives the ‘beef’, a.k.a. constructive criticism, baked into positive feedback ‘bun’, to soften the blow of the criticism. At first it sounds good, right? Wrong. Why hamburger feedback, especially if used frequently, might be more harmful than good? Because of conditional learning! Think about a time in your history when you learned something the hard way. For me, as a child in the wintertime, I would stick my tongue out to lick the frozen metal of a street lamp (like a popsicle, right), only to find myself stuck in the pole from my tongue, unable to get away (tongue getting painfully cold and increasingly stuck). It was only after a kind neighbour came to poor some hot water, that I could rid that streetlamp from my taste buds. I remembered after that not to put my tongue on frozen metal again. This example is a bit extreme, but what it describes is conditional learning ‒ learning to associate the action with a certain consequence (direct feedback). My example was a situation with a negative consequence, but conditional learning works both ways, positive and negative. Back to the burger. When we frequently receive positive feedback followed by criticism and then positive feedback, in time, we learn to anticipate the negative “…but…” each time we hear positive feedback. In other words, we get conditioned to negative feedback following positive feedback. And as we probably all have experienced, it’s easier to remember the criticism than the encouragement. Which in turn leaves a negative connotation to any positive feedback we may receive, eating its’ power away. Both messages the positive and the negative gets watered out and looses meaning. Despite the Hamburger model’s intention of softening the negative feedback, it ends up being confusing and does not serve it’s purpose. So if you have relied on the hamburger-feedback model so far, I urge you to start thinking of other ways you could give feedback in order to boost morale and inspire change. What does good feedback look like? At its’ best, giving and receiving honest feedback fosters vulnerability and trust, as well as offers us an opportunity for growth. Despite the general idea of giving and receiving feedback being a good thing (which it is), there are bad and good ways of giving feedback. In short: bad feedback is coloured by generalizations and aim to fix the person, not the behaviour. Good feedback, on the other hand, is actionable and situational. Giving generic feedback is difficult to react to, and it may only leave a feeling of something being bad, but no clarity on what exactly should be changed and why. Bad feedback goes into person, rather than a specific action or behaviour. It leaves the other person feeling like they ARE wrong, not that they DID something wrong. This kind of interpretation is rarely useful, as it does not leave the door open for change and growth, but rather stigmatizes the whole personhood as bad. Not so easy to take in. Actionable feedback on the other hand is specific to a situation and behaviour. It does not generalize, but focuses on a specific instance, preferably with a situational example to clarify what the behaviour was and what impact it had. And now what you have been waiting for. One simple yet powerful framework to provide feedback is the SBI-framework. S standing for situation B standing for behaviour I standing for impact This framework works for both positive as well as constructive feedback. It is specific, and it helps in delivering the message in an understandable way for the receiving party. What is the situation I’m referring to… What was the behaviour that was exemplary/bothersome… What impact it had on me /our team… This is an example of a simple structure that can help in giving more powerful feedback. I hope you will try it out and let me know how it went! Follow me on LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Saara Iija, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Saara Iija is an intuitive corporate trainer and leadership coach, specializing in developing high-functioning individuals and teams, by focusing on communication, team dynamics and professional growth. Her experience in the fast-paced corporate life (FinTech50) has shown her how people can make or break a business, and the difference is in communication and culture. She values creativity, growth, diversity, and adventure, which all come across in her trainings and coaching. Her ultimate goal is to empower and inspire people to thrive in the face of change. Today Saara is a co-founding partner of LAUMA Growth Group, a people development company teaching communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Written by: Marko Moshtaghi, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. We have all felt it, sitting in the meeting trying to digest a dense slide shown by the presenter. Seemingly totally disconnected from what the presenter is saying (or repeating the exact words from the slides). We are experiencing death by PowerPoint. As a former management consultant and a current corporate trainer of more than a thousand business professionals on slide writing, I have seen it all. In this article, I want to show you four central communication principles to improve your slides. So that you can create convincing presentations and ensuring you get your point across. Let's use the example slides below to navigate through these core slide writing principles. You will see how the page transforms as we implement the changes. 1. Only one key message per slide? The most common mistake I see with slides is that they contain too much information! This could be too much analysis, charts, text, pictures or numbers. Usually this is a result of having a mindset: “I want to show how much work I have done” vs. “This is truly what the audience needs to know” In our example: The last bullet point regarding Walmart profitability is removed (and it would be presented on a separate slide with more data to support and provide context for the claim). Take away: Before you create a slide, define the one key message you want to get across Make sure that your slide only contains information that supports your key message (it’s better to have more slides, than one cramped one) 2. Key message comes across in the slide title Make sure that the defined key message comes across in the title: Inform, don’t describe! In our example, compare the two slide titles: Original: “Market shares of top 21 players in the American grocery retail business” Improved: ”Walmart with 17% market share dominates the American grocery retail business” The original title is a description explaining what the audience should expect the slide to contain, but does not provide any useful insights. The improved title tells the key message of the slide. The main message has already been delivered to the audience, before they even start digesting all the information on the slide body. Take away: Put a powerful key message on the slide title, instead of using the title to describe what the slide contains Use “newspaper headline” style of wording in your slide title versus table of contents style 3. Slide design and elements guide the reader Ensure that the design of your slides is simple and logical, so that the reader can easily understand what is presented on the slide, and how it supports your key message (your slide title). Instead of only using long text heavy slides, try to replace some of the text with pictures, diagrams, charts or icons, so that the reader can also visualize the message for easy digestion. Further, clear visuals make your message more memorable! In our example: We increase focus on the top 10 players, by removing the detailed listing of all small players Smaller players are then combined into “others” bucket to provide context and the full picture of market shares We add a small arrow to show how the data (left hand side) supports the two key claims (right hand side) we make Take away: Choose the design and layout of your slide so that it best illustrates your point and easily guides the reader Simplify your data sets and highlight the relevant numbers by choosing appropriate chart types Think about what is truly needed to support your claims, instead of including all the info you have 4. Clear and simple language supports your message Make sure the text has clear conclusions and is aligned with the key message your title aims to convey. Be careful not to overwhelm the reader with long text paragraphs. In our example: We have de-worded a lot of the text to only highlight the relevant info Next we add sources at the bottom of the page to make space in the core slide body Take away: Define what you need to tell the audience to support your key message presented in the slide title Ensure the language you use is concise and to the point, less is more Utilizing these principles, I´m sure, you will have a significant improvement in your slide designs. More importantly you enhance your ability to convey your message, convince your audience, and get them to act in line with your recommendations! Follow me on LinkedIn, and Youtube, or visit my website for more info! Marko Moshtaghi, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Marko Moshtaghi is an enthusiastic corporate trainer and leadership coach with a passion for supporting organizations to unlock their people’s full potential and help them thrive at work. After spending years with the global management consultancy, Boston Consulting Group, designing and implementing new strategies he realized that it is not the new strategy that makes a company successful, but rather the people within it that does. Therefore he has as co-founded LAUMA Growth Group, a people development company teaching communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Marko is best known for his captivating style where he blends knowledge, humour and storytelling to capture his audience in any setting.

Written by: Salim Sheikh, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. These days the term Artificial Intelligence (AI) appears to exist almost everywhere. However, at the same time, it is mixed up with marketing hype, fears of a dystopian future where society is controlled by fear and oppression (think George Orwell, 1984) and mis ‒ and disinformation (aka fake news)aptly summed up the infographic below courtesy of Claire Wardle. In short, everyone has an opinion about AI. But, less thought is given to the type of infrastructure, fabric or foundation our children and future generations will require to truly benefit from the potential that AI and emerging technologies promise. Impact of AI on... Building on the previous section, every day, there are countless re-shares of posts, tweets, blogs, opinions and commentary on the "impact of AI on" an array of topics, such as... jobs (incl. career development, HR practices, leaders vs. managers vs. workers, UBI, etc.) industry(incl. manufacturing & supply chains, finance, healthcare, insurance, etc.) business (incl. B2B, B2C, ROI & profitability, data analytics, automation, etc.) sales & marketing (consumer behaviour, chatbots, conversational AI systems, etc.) innovation & creativity (incl. art, music, culture, inventions, etc.) global pandemics (incl. COVID-19 vaccines, drug discovery, diagnostics, etc.) the environment (incl. climate change, sustainable living, emissions, etc.) military (incl. use of robots, autonomous systems, etc., for warfare and defence) humanity & society (incl. civil liberties, trust, equality, privacy, mental health, etc.) Many of the above topics are explored further in my book "Understanding the Role of Artificial Intelligence and Its Future Social Impact"; available to order on Amazon. If you're interested, get in touch and I will gladly offer you a discount. Given we are in the throes of the "Fourth Industrial Revolution" (or 4IR), we are literally on the brink of a technological revolution that will fundamentally alter the way we live, work, and relate to one another. 4IR is typically characterized by the fusion of the digital, biological, and physical worlds, as well as the growing utilisation of new technologies such as AI, machine learning (ML), cloud computing, robotics, 3D printing, the Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented Reality(AR), Virtual Reality(VR) and advanced wireless technologies, among other emerging technologies. In its scale, scope, and complexity, 4IR will be unlike anything humankind has experienced before. Hence, a different approach is required – perhaps from the ground up – that mirrors the post-COVID-19recovery plan across many countries: Restart, Reset, Reinvent. Education, Education, Education So, where do we start? Right at the beginning... Education... the bedrock of sustainability and future societies. Mahatma Gandhi once said, “As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world as in being able to remake ourselves.” And this is what we mean when we speak about the transformative power of education. After all, our current education system was built for the industrial era and based on a “factory model,” which is not appropriate for the 21st century; schools are no longer equipped to address the needs of a post-industrial 4IR world. The whole idea of assembling masses of students(raw material) to be processed by teachers (workers) in a centrally located school (factory) was a stroke of industrial genius. The whole administrative hierarchy of education, as it grew up, followed the model of industrial bureaucracy. The very organisation of knowledge into permanent disciplines was grounded on industrial assumptions. Children marched from place to place and sat in assigned stations. Bells rang to announce changes of time. Does this sound familiar? Sadly, many schools still use these outdated practices. In 2006, Sir Ken Robinson (who sadly passed away on 21 Aug 2020, may God rest his soul) posed the question"Do schools kill creativity?" to a TED audience; it was one of the first six TED Talks released with viewing figures of circa 50 million. The question was asked again ten years later, and regrettably whilst significant investment has been poured into schools and the education sector across the UK, there is still a fair way to go. If we don't change our schooling system and, by extension, how we educate and nurture our children's minds and innate gifts, we are in danger of establishing a future society in which children are endlessly absorbed (or lost?) in virtual and augmented reality video games, dependent on "pay-per-view," "pay-per-use", and other self-service apps never really needing to go anywhere – infatuated by a digital world which is seemingly more pleasurable, self-serving, and automatic as compared to anything in the "real world" which requires effort, sacrifice and (in-person) human contact. AI and Future of Work A-level aged students who are confident in maths and physics want to get into AI and robotics and are doing computer sciences. The younger ones, 15-year-olds, tend to say they want to do it because their mums and dads have told them it’s a good thing to get into. Schools need to provide better career advice and guidance to help students of all ages make the right choices about what they will do beyond school. This is particularly important as the future of work will likely focus on automation including robotic process automation (RPA) and machine learning which are a subset of AI. Some predict jobs will multiply following a disruptive transition period. Others foresee a net loss of jobs to the economy and warn of the need to explore policy solutions such as a universal basic income or a reduced working week. AI technologies will have a seismic impact on young people especially in entry-level jobs. Rather than creating fewer graduate or starter roles, it’s likely that instead, AI will simply change the type of jobs that exist. Ultimately, AI will be used to replace mundane activities and repetitive tasks to introduce efficiencies and streamlined business processes, eventually affecting greater numbers of blue – and white –collar jobs. That said, young people are in a powerful position to enter the workforce with new skills, having trained in AI and subjects such as data science. However, there is a concern that automation will lead to an ever-faster expansion of the gig economy. As job boundaries and functions blur, and "job atomisation" takes effect, people of all ages will find themselves working in increasingly different contexts – not quite the "pigeon-holed" jobs of today (recall, the "factory model" of education and work in the industrial era). The phrase “job atomisation” is used to describe the breaking up of jobs into smaller component responsibilities. This makes it possible for organisations to radically transform job functions and processes. AI and automation optimists argue that tasks will disappear from job descriptions allowing more time for research and creative, customer-focused work. More AI-centric graduate schemes will need to be established in order to excite and entice the younger, tech-literate generation into the future workforce. Often executives, HR leaders, and managers, posit that AI and automation will “free-up staff time”. However, are we ready and do we want to be freed up? Guess it depends on whose job or role is at stake. Additionally, until you are directly affected, most people will remain ignorant of the negative effects (unintended consequences?) of AI and automation. According to KPMG, 60% of HR leaders believe AI will lead to fewer jobs, whereas 62% of chief executives say it creates more jobs than it eliminates. According to Robert Bolton, who heads KPMG’s Global People and Change Centre of Excellence, the changes that will be wrought by AI will have “more impact than Brexit”. In my opinion, we should never lose sight of the fact that – regardless of what our leaders and executives might say – the key goal of automation(particularly in business) is to replace people. That said, schools and our education system urgently need to be transformed in order to meet the challenges (and opportunities) afforded by AI and emerging technologies. Concluding Thoughts "Education, education, education" was at the core of Tony Blair's priorities to put classrooms at the top of the political agenda in a speech at the Labour Party Conference (1 Oct 1996). Amazingly, that was 24 years ago! The challenges we face today are unlike any we may have witnessed in the past. We're trying to solve them through an education system that was designed in the 19th century to do something else. In the words of Sir Ken Robinson, There was a wonderful quote from HG Wells in the early 20th century, and I believe it to be true. He said, "Civilization is a race between education and catastrophe." I think it's exactly right. Our only hope here is how well and how thoroughly and in what way we educate our own children and future generations and the skills and competencies that we cultivate within them. And the current system is inadequately designed to cope with any of that. That's why it has to be revolutionised." To build green economies, we need green societies. Likewise, we need "rebuild" and "reinvent" our schools and education system for the 4IR era, and we need to change our mindset and establish a community of reformers (e.g., education ministers and policymakers, teachers, parents and researchers). Our mission should include overhauling the age-graded ("factory model") school system and its standardisation of curriculum, instruction, and student behavior to prepare our young for a demanding and ever-changing workplace whilst also reaping the rewards of a future world of AI and emerging technologies. The society of the future should include schools and "learning environments" in which children of all ages work together on projects that draw from many subject areas whilst remaining relevant and connected to the world outside of the school. In these schools, teachers will work in teams (with others teachers and schools) via an blockchain-based peer-to-peer ecosystem of educators (taking inspiration from BEN), leveraging technology that focus on content and skills that can be master ed by individual students working at different paces. Schools where creativity and problem-solving are central to a curriculum designed by teachers and students rather than the government or state. Schools will need to offer an environment that understands how to make the AI technology work for them and how to ensure it’s fair, responsible and ethical applied across all children. Beyond school and in the workplace, employers should introduce ways to cultivate and sustain a culture of lifelong learning and upskilling. Sustainability requires new ways of seeing the world, new ways of thinking about our responsibilities to each other and our world, new ways of acting and behaving as global citizens. Hence why education is the bedrock of sustainability; it can shape the new values, skills, and knowledge we need for future generations. I'd like to close with a quote from John Taylor Gattoo, Dumbing us Down: The HiddenCurriculum of Compulsory Schooling “Whatever an education is, it should make you a unique individual, not a conformist; it should furnish you with an original spirit with which to tackle the big challenges; it should allow you to find values which will be your roadmap through life; it should make you spiritually rich, a person who loves whatever you are doing, wherever you are, whomever you are with; it should teach you what is important, how to live and how to die.” Let's join forces to enable an "AI future" that benefits us all – starting with our children, the bedrock of our society no matter what your culture, ethnicity, country, etc. After all, isn't life about creating a safe haven and brighter future for our children? If we need a reason to come together, surely that's a good place to start? Are you with me? Follow me on LinkedIn, Twitter and visit my website for more info! Read more from Salim! Salim Sheikh, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Over the past 25 years, Salim has built a career in consulting, working both client ‒ and supplier-side as an interim CIO/CTO and a Business Change / Transformation Consultant. facilitating digital and technology transformations programmes that have included rescue & recovery ("turnaround"), process optimisation & improvement and organisational change – across diverse industries in the UK, Europe, Nordics, Turkey, UAE, US, and Australia. Salim is an Oxford University alumni who also has strong academic roots in Artificial Intelligence (AI). He is a mentor in the “Responsible Tech Program” managed by “All Tech Is Human” where he advocates “AI for Social Good” and “AI for All”. He authored "Understanding the Role of Artificial Intelligence and Its Future Social Impact" which is available via IGI Global (https://bit.ly/34cfJVf) and Amazon (https://lnkd.in/gbk-zba).

Written by: Brigitte Münch, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Many people walk around with expectations – on others, but also on themselves. A life based on expectations, however, can only lead to disappointment. Read what you can do instead. In many organizations, leaders work with expectations. They expect their employees to always perform at their best or to deliver against (too) tight timelines, they expect their vendors to give them unreasonable prices, they expect their boss to promote them, they expect their business partners to jump in, they expect their team to achieve certain quality standards and results. Same holds true in the private lives of many people. They expect their partners to be romantic, they expect their kids to behave the way they think they should, they expect their friends to be available and funny all the time, they expect their team mates in the sports club to be as committed as they are. No matter if in the professional or private space, such expectation-based leadership, partnership or other relationship becomes even more interesting as many expectations are not clearly expressed – or not even communicated at all. It is simply expected that the other person knows what the expectation is and that they live up to that expectation. It sounds funny, but it is such a common situation: How often do you think your team members know exactly what you want and expect without even telling them? And if the result is not really what you expected, what is the answer to the question “Did I tell them? Did I clearly communicate what I want?” When you are honest with yourself, you may notice that you didn’t, that you expect them to know what you want as you think it is so obvious. The thing is: A relationship based on expectations does not work. People don’t like to fulfil other’s expectations. In fact, they rather object to expectations and are much less motivated and engaged when they have to live up to expectations all the time. If you hear someone say to you: “I expect that you…”, you will never feel good or even excited. It puts pressure and burden on you and takes away the joy of a task already before you have started. There is an alternative, however – which is called Agreement. Agreements are so much stronger than expectations, and here is why: Agreements require the commitment of both sides, whereas expectations are one-sided. If you agree with a person to reach a certain result or to take a specific action, you do not simply throw an expectation on them, but you become part of it yourself. You take on your bit to achieve the result or help the other person take the action. Expectations put all the responsibility on the other person, which is cowardly hiding away from the part you should fulfill. Agreements give room for joint creation of a solution which works for all. The other person has a chance to suggest improvements, express concerns or think outside your own box, whereas expectations cut off any creativity. Designing a best possible way together leads to higher engagement, more innovation and ultimately better results. In addition, it is much more fun to create something together than reactively working against expectations, which cause stress and often anxiety. The reverse of the expectation medal is disappointment. When you live on an expectation-based level, you have a specific picture of how you want things to be or turn out, which can only lead to disappointment. Especially when the communication of an expectation is not clear – which is the case in the vast majority of situations, the “executing person” tries to find their way, which probably deviates from the picture in your head. By entering into an agreement, however, chances are much higher that the other person gives you what you wanted. You cannot be disappointed if the other person fulfils the agreement you have entered into. You do not only reduce your disappointments in a significant way, you even open the door for positive surprises. People do not want to be in breach of the agreements they have made. They want to keep their word. (This is even valid for criminals, just think of The Godfather movies by Coppola and Puzo.) It is a question of their honour and self-image, which they do not want to damage. You can even start the creation of an agreement by agreeing that both sides will keep their word, which can be a very powerful conversation and change the way you interact with each other. This is not possible when you are operating with expectations: human beings are not made to live up to the expectations of others, and when they have to, it awakens a rebellious feeling deep inside of them. This decreases the chance that you get what you expect. Expectations simply don’t work. They don’t bring people closer together, induce creativity or innovation or excite anyone. If your leadership or partnership is based on expectations, you will not inspire others, bring out the best in them, use their potential, create an environment of trust and achieve the results you could. Even worse, you have to live with permanent disappointment, which pulls out your energy, joy and excitement and leaves you with negative thoughts and feelings, lower self-esteem and much more stress and unhappiness in your work and life. Who wants that? All of the above is also valid for leading yourself. Think for a moment about the expectations you have on yourself and how you feel about them – and then start making agreements with yourself. You will not only be a much kinder person with yourself, your family, friends and colleagues, but also achieve much better results. Expectations are not necessary anywhere in your life. The beauty of replacing expectations by agreements is that you shift away from being at the mercy and effect of anyone else – and take full responsibility for anything you want to achieve. Follow me on LinkedIn and visit my website for more info! Read more from Brigitte! Brigitte Münch, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Brigitte Münch dedicates her work as consultant, coach, trainer, speaker and mentor to developing (leadership) personalities and guiding individuals, teams and organizations to (re-)discover their goals and values, talents and potentials and to define and follow their vision of inspiration, fulfilment, growth and greater success. During her career, she has worked as tech lawyer, legal consultant, team lead, negotiator, motivator, advisor, project lead, hamster wheel runner, trainer and mentor in various European countries and across many cultures, functions and communication styles. To focus on her true passion for people, their careers, life paths, backgrounds, motivation, thinking, communication and behaviour also in her professional life, she founded her own coaching and consulting company. She is convinced that there is an immense potential, power and genius in each and every individual, team and organization, which is waiting to be detected and unleashed ‒ and that new challenges require new ways of thinking. "Start leading yourself and discover the immense power and potential inside of you, your employees and your company.”

Written by: Farah Morain, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Did you grow up feeling like your emotions were not allowed, or you felt afraid or misunderstood by them? You were probably left to figure out how to manage the overwhelming load of life which often led to either shutting down, running away, or even fighting back due to your big emotions. This can look like suppressing, dissociating, or expressing emotions in ways that harm others. Emotional trauma can create self-wounding due to distressing experiences that shake us to our core. This can result from childhood trauma, divorce, harassment, bullying, parental separation, or the death of a loved one. When experiencing emotional trauma, there can be feelings of loss, shame, fear of abandonment, depression, anxiety, chronic anger, and disconnect. What people miss is the connection between the mind and body. These feelings and emotions, often carry physical symptoms that show up in your body. They can look like aches and pain, difficulty falling or staying asleep, difficulty concentrating, hypervigilance, and being easily startled. With emotional trauma, your nervous system is not able to regulate stress and emotions, so you became stuck in suffering. Feeling your emotions and physical sensations in your body is an ongoing practice that allows for the experience of joy or feeling of goodness, reclaiming your power, setting healthy boundaries, and experiencing the fullness of life. With emotional trauma, often you must unlearn old management strategies that your body had to perform for survival. Healing from emotional trauma teaches that life does not have to be solely about surviving but about living the life you truly desire. As someone who has experienced emotional trauma being separated from my mother at a young age due to immigration. It was difficult to be with all the emotions I felt, as I grew up with the core belief that there were “good and bad” emotions. The separation created a deep sense of loss, and fear of abandonment that showed up in my relationships. Somatic interventions for healing trauma such as Somatic Experiencing have been a wonderful resource for me personally and in my work with clients. Somatic Experiencing developed by Dr. Peter Levine takes a body awareness approach to healing trauma stored in the nervous system. I was able to integrate past traumatic experiences where I felt stuck and learn how to build the capacity to sense my emotions and appropriately express them. Below I will share with you some efficient ways to befriend your emotions to heal emotional trauma. 1. Acknowledge any sensations in your body Emotions are rooted in bodily sensations. Identifying the sensations in your body allows you to give it room to show up. Here you can begin to track the sensations that arise. They can look like muscle aches, tightness, or headaches. Questions to ask yourself as you are becoming aware of these sensations: Where do I feel these sensations? What does the sensation look like? Is there a color to this sensation? 2. Identify and sit with the emotions that are coming up Here you can pause and tune inwards to identify what emotions you are feeling. Often time while experiencing a sensation there can be an emotion that follows. There might be some discomfort as some emotions feel scarier than others. Being able to sit with even a small amount of discomfort you will allow the emotions to move through. Remember, emotions function to let us know important information about our overall being. It is important to do this slowly as you sit with your emotions. Questions to ask yourself: What emotions do I feel? What are my emotions trying to communicate? 3. Develop self-compassion for your emotions Give yourself grace as some emotions can be painful, overwhelming, and uncomfortable to feel. Don’t build a tent in the valley of your emotions, don’t shame yourself for what you are feeling, and let it be. You are building skills on how to honor your emotions. Ask yourself: What do I need right now? and see what arises. Self-compassion for all that your body holds is a necessary part of healing emotional trauma. 4. Practice Regular Self Care Finding and doing things that make you feel good in your mind, body, and soul is an act of self-care. This is also your act of self-love to yourself and your body that carried you through these traumatic or stressful life experiences. The use of sound, movement, mindfulness exercises, and engaging with people that make you feel safe is instrumental. Rest is also a huge part of my self-care. I honor emotions when I feel overwhelmed by taking breaking breaks. Emotions can be complex, and scary yet beautiful when you can honor their role in your life. A deep level of expansion and integration can occur when you deepen into and befriend your emotions. Follow me on Instagram for more info! Farah Morain, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Farah Morain is a licensed clinical social worker and somatic psychotherapist in private practice. She works with individuals who have experienced developmental and emotional trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and burnout. Her practice focuses on using a Somatic Experiencing approach to helping therapists, coaches, and other helping professionals learn how to be embodied with their emotions, regulate their nervous system, and find new ways of seeing and being in the world.

Written by: Jamie Caroccio, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Your LinkedIn profile may be robbing you of clients. And the worst part is, you might not even know it. But don’t worry – I’ve got a quick fix to take your profile from “yikes” to “hire me now.” First, I want you to imagine this scenario: a prospect hears about you from a friend or colleague. They type your name in the LinkedIn search bar to check you out and… Whomp whomp whomp... Your profile acts like a wet blanket on their initial excitement. There’s no profile picture, or it’s clearly outdated. It’s not immediately clear what you do. Your bio doesn’t catch their attention or intrigue them to learn more. There’s no clear direction they should take or easy way to contact you. Their first impression of you falls flat. And they decide to look elsewhere. Don’t miss out on business because your profile isn’t an accurate representation of you and your business. Think about your LinkedIn bio as a sales page for your business. Here are five quick tips to give your LinkedIn Bio a facelift and attract more high-end clients online (with examples): 1. Lead with your ideal client. Shine the spotlight on the reader and show them you understand their world by speaking to a few of their top challenges. You can do this in a sentence or two or in a short bulleted list. This will help grab readers’ attention and motivate them to keep reading. Example: 2. Clearly communicate who you help and how you help them. In a simple one-liner, specify who your ideal client is and how you help them (think about a tangible outcome here). This will help the reader self-identify, confirming they’re in the right place and that this is for them. Example: 3. Spotlight your services. Never assume others know what services you provide. Even current personal or professional contacts may need a refresher. Stay top of mind by clearly sharing the different ways you offer support. Example: 4. Showcase social proof. Showcase social proof with client testimonials or results. This will solidify your legitimacy in the reader’s mind and boost credibility by showing that others already know like and trust you. Example: 5. Give the reader a clear action to take. What’s the specific action you want them to take if they’re interested in learning more or working together? For example, you can lead them to download a free training guide or book a consultation. Example: If your bio is stale, freshen it up with these five tips. And never miss out on new business again. To learn more of my best tips to transform boring, bland copy into tasty treats customers crave in just 5 minutes a day, sign up for my free Coffee & Copy Tips ☕📝. Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Jamie! Jamie Caroccio, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Jamie Caroccio is a Copy Coach & Copywriter. She helps coaches attract more high-end clients online with copywriting that is simple, fun, and profitable. Over the past 7+ years, she’s worked with hundreds of coaches across industries (business, executive, health, leadership, and more.) She’s helped write copy for six and seven-figure campaigns at one of the top marketing agencies in the personal and professional development space. She was a guest speaker for the Be Social Change Future of Social Impact Marketing panel. She’s also the Founder of “Coffee & Copy Tips,” a free newsletter that teaches you how to write better copy in just 5 minutes a day.

Written by: Bernadette Bruckner, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Being "happy" often occupies people's minds for a good reason. Indeed, living a happy and fulfilled life is one of our most important goals as individuals. When it comes to happiness, there are many factors at play – including whether we are in a relationship with someone or not. In today's world, the answer to this question seems squarely in the affirmative – as many people understand that they do not need someone else to experience joy and contentment. For example, there are countless examples of strong, confident, and booming individuals who choose to lead fulfilling lives while remaining single. Through their work, hobbies, and other interests, these individuals cultivate rich and fascinating lives – proving that being solo can be en vogue. Thus, it seems clear that being "happy" does not necessarily require having a partner by your side at all times. Instead, what truly matters is finding ways to make yourself content with yourself and your own life choices. After all, as the saying goes: "Whether you think you're complete or incomplete without a partner doesn't matter; what matters is how you feel about yourself." And so long as we love ourselves for who we are, happiness will naturally follow! The single, FOMO-fueled life. A single person's fear of missing out, or FOMO, can be incredibly frustrating. This feeling is often fueled by the endless stream of couples constantly popping up on your social media feeds. Whether it's wedding photos, honeymoon snapshots, or their daily activities, it can feel like you're always being left out. But while FOMO may seem like a universal experience for singles, there are many benefits to not being in a relationship. For one thing, you have ample time and energy to focus on your goals and pursuits. Whether it's a new professional endeavour, a creative hobby, or simply some much-needed relaxation time, being single affords you the freedom to explore all aspects of your life without considering anyone else's needs. And in this age of unprecedented connectivity, staying off social media can be just as empowering as pursuing your interests. After all, how much joy does scrolling through other people's seemingly perfect lives bring? Instead of getting caught up in the false sense of "missing out," embrace the freedom and opportunity that comes with singledom and make the most of it! Redefining Singlehood When most people think of being single, they imagine a life of loneliness, isolation, and lack of fulfilment. However, this outdated definition is incorrect and harmful; we are perpetuating the stigma surrounding unmarried individuals by defining singlehood as something inherently negative. Instead of thinking of singlehood as a deprivation or a deficiency, we should start to redefine it as something genuinely positive and empowering. After all, being single does not necessarily mean being alone; in fact, many people consider themselves to be happily unmarried. So, if we want to embrace singlehood as an essential aspect of modern life fully, we must push back against stereotypes and prejudices and reframe the conversation around being single. Only then can we truly embrace this exciting new era where individualism and independence are celebrated rather than shunned. When it comes to being single, I've learned there's no right way to do it. Being single means being wholly unattached and free of social obligations for some people. For others, it might mean spending time alone without interest in entering a serious relationship. And for yet others, being single is something that happens on occasion and doesn't define their entire existence. And So, for anyone feeling disconnected from the dating scene or searching for someone special this Valentine's Day season, know that you're not alone! We're all just trying to find techniques to make our lives work in unique ways–whether we settle down or stay single forever. And at the end of the day, only you can decide which option is right for you. So go out there and keep exploring what this crazy world has to offer! You'll never know where your journey might lead unless you take that first step. Single and Happy: What You Need to Know? Whether you're single by choice or circumstance, the world of the single living can seem both intriguing and intimidating. Ask yourself, Is it better to be single, or would you prefer to have someone to share your life with? Some might think it is best to find a happy medium – keeping an open mind about pursuing relationships while valuing your own time and enjoying activities on your own. After all, being comfortable while single ultimately comes down to putting yourself first. Whether you embrace Singlish or part in part-time singling, there are many benefits to adopting singledom and making the most of your time without a partner. And who knows – perhaps someday you'll meet someone that changes everything for the better! Being single can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience in many ways. For those comfortable being on their own, it means freedom and independence; for others, it may simply involve seeking new opportunities for social interaction. However, if you feel yourself longing for a relationship, it can be easy to get caught up in feelings of unhappiness or depression when alone. It is where self-care becomes essential. Whether your free time involves pursuing hobbies or interests that keep you active or simply practising mindfulness and relaxation techniques that help ease the stress of the daily grind. Focusing on yourself is key to building a solid foundation that will support you even through challenging periods of singleness. In a world where so many partnerships are built around two people complementing each other and growing together over time, being a single person is both an inspiring expression of freedom and autonomy and an opportunity to connect meaningfully with others in meaningful ways. So whether you're happily single or longing for a relationship, there's no reason not to embrace the full power and beauty of being yourself alone! In today's fast-paced world, the concept of single living is evolving. Rather than viewing singlehood as a phase to be endured while one searches for the right partner, more and more singles are choosing to embrace their status as an opportunity for professional and personal growth. At the same time, rather than committing exclusively to one relationship at a time. Many singles are taking a more part-time approach to single, opting for casual flings or other scenarios that allow them to continue searching for their ideal partner while maintaining freedom in their day-to-day lives. Of course, this shift in how we think about singlehood has led to new professional focus and exploration avenues. For some singles, this means exploring professional fields traditionally associated with partnerships or families, such as nursing or teaching. For others, it means pursuing professional goals that defy traditional norms about what it means to be single – such as fluid singling, taking professional risks, or making career moves that might have been considered less acceptable in previous decades. Regardless of how they approach professional life and relationships alike, it is clear that the modern concept of single living promises new possibilities for individual fulfilment and professional success. And at a time when society is increasingly emphasizing leading a balanced life centred around health and happiness, it is clear why so many singles would opt for this form of empowered lifestyle over its traditional counterpart. Many of us long for a more straightforward way of living in our professional and personal lives. We long for the freedom that comes with being single – the chance to set our schedules, pursue our goals, and make decisions on our terms. But this desire for a single life often runs against the reality of professional and social obligations. For those who need to maintain a demanding career or take care of children or other dependents, it can be challenging to carve out the necessary time and space to focus on ourselves and our needs. At the same time, we must also consider how social norms affect our perceptions of single life. Without the structure that comes from associations with significant others, spouses, or family members, many people feel uncomfortable or even unsupported when going through their daily routines alone. They may view those who live single as lacking in maturity or maturity or even as a potential danger or risk to themselves or others. The Single Life: It's Not All Bad Despite all these challenges, however, there are many positive aspects to living single that we should not overlook. Through self-exploration and self-reflection, we have an excellent opportunity to delve into our true passions and explore ways in which we can further develop our professional interests, creative talents, and personal growth. And by embracing spontaneity and seeking out new opportunities as they arise, we can foster more exciting relationships with ourselves and others. So if you're dreaming of a single life filled with possibility and promise, don't let any lingering doubts hold you back! Follow your heart's desires and embrace all that life has to offer – one day at a time. It is a habit to see people living and working in partnerships in today's world. Whether they are professional partners, business partners, or romantic partners, these individuals often complement each other in unique ways. Some bring skills and talents that others lack, while others share common interests and goals. Whatever the case, it is logical that working and living in partnership has become the norm in today's interconnected world. Furthermore, this trend is unlikely to change anytime soon; as our population grows and diversifies, we will only need more diverse collaboration and cooperation to thrive. So, in short, a world is indeed full of partnerships – professional and personal alike – and there is no reason to believe this trend will fade soon. Instead, it seems that partnerships will only continue to grow in popularity as we move forward into the future. And for that reason, we should embrace them with open arms! In the end, You are your masterpiece. You're not bound by what other people think or say about you – only you can decide who you are and what you want to be. If you're unsure if you're single or not, that's okay! Only you can determine what's best, and only you can know what your true feelings are. Don't let anyone else control your life – you are the only one who knows what's best for you. Live your life the way YOU want to, and be proud of the person YOU are. For more help and guidance, read our new publication, "Single Happy, Do you speak Single?" For more information, follow me on Facebook, Instagram and visit my website! You can buy my book here! Read more from Bernadette! Bernadette Bruckner, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine The creative all-rounder worked successfully in different working fields in Austria and abroad. Through her interest in corporate communications, marketing, human resources, and many other business areas, she has appropriated an enormous amount of knowledge over more than 30 years. Numerous educations at international top trainers like Richard Bandler, Robert Dilts, Roy Martina, and Clinton Swaine. Internationally active as a holistic trainer in health, nutrition, and mental health with exceptional holistic resilience methods. Founder of "iMM – intuitive mentoring method and 1-min-coaching-to-go“, further development of NLP, as well as, ORINITION® ‒ n(fl)ourish soul.mind.body.“ – an innovative nutrition work of (re-)membering our own body intelligence. Successfully Master’s degree in health management with a focus on public health. International Ph.D. & research in health communication with a focus on psycholinguistics combined with neuroplasticity and health economics. International bestselling publisher and author of numerous books in different languages. Global Author Award 2018 / Nominatee NLP Award in Research 2019 in London. In 2021 opening my own research center for intuitive science in Austria.

Europe’s largest business show is back for 2022, returning to the ExCeL London on the 16th & 17th of November, with co-located shows Working From Home Live, the Retrain Expo, and Going Global Live. The 44th edition of The Business Show will host an audience of 30,000 SMEs and startups, providing all the help and guidance you need to start or grow your business. As an entrepreneur, you will find everything you need to help you on your business journey including advice and guidance from some of the biggest names in business. With over 750 exhibitors showcasing all the latest products and services needed for small businesses, 200 educational seminars and masterclasses and keynotes from the UK’s biggest entrepreneurs. Find endless networking opportunities with like-minded individuals and create meaningful business relationships. Hear from experts from some of the biggest companies in the world such as Google, Meta and TikTok, as well as talks from billionaire businessman and serial entrepreneur Mark Dixon and former dragon Piers Linney. This is a rare opportunity to hear from the industry's biggest successes and get first-hand advice from the people who started right where you are. Throughout the show, you will find interactive masterclasses which offer you a chance to learn first-hand from industry leaders such as Intellectual Property Office (IPO), Property Master Academy, Sleeping Giant Media, and Peak Performance Business Accelerator. Find out how to start a property development business, how to market on social media, tips to get more clients, and a range of other insightful and educational topics. These masterclass spaces are limited and on a first come, first served basis, so make sure you sign up on the website to secure your place! This year is set to be better than ever before. If you don’t want to miss out then register for a FREE ticket here which will give you access to all of the show features. For more information please contact Angie Wyatt on 01179 902094 or email marketing@thebusinessshow.co.uk

Brian Tracy Certified Time Management Master Christoph Nauer has released the paperback version of the book, “From No Time To Free Time: 6 Steps to Work/Life Balance for Business Owners.” It is designed to help the reader find a balance between time, money, relationships, health, spirituality, and self-improvement. Christoph Nauer provides a six-step process that shows business owners how to establish the best possible schedule for every week. The book is suitable for business owners who are saying that: they are so busy and have no time; they want to work smarter not harder; they want to improve their work-life balance; they need more hours in their day; they want to have some time off because they are working seven days a week, and they are so stressed out, haven’t had a vacation in years (and people who take vacations live longer), and they don’t have a life. Having a good work-life balance is essential because according to John Maxwell, the no. 1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker who has sold more than 24 million books in 50 languages, “Time is more valuable than money because it is irreplaceable.” Learn more about Christoph Nauer's material on how to be more productive in business, and in life + balance your every day on his website, here you also can find a link to his best-selling time management book; "From No Time To Free Time". At Balance6 Inc, they are offering a comprehensive business coaching program provided by Christoph Nauer, a certified business coach. This three-week program will allow participants to learn how to increase their productivity, enhance the clarity of their goals, and improve their work/life balance. In the three-week program, participants will get productivity tips that will allow them to triple or double their productivity while getting some time off, getting rid of stress, and ensuring that their well-being is their top priority. Participants will also learn goal setting or how to establish their goals in six different areas. They will also learn how to: come up with a schedule for every week; own their schedule and have a less stressful and more balanced life, and begin living a better life with better balance. Organizations, businesses, or individuals looking for a productivity/business coach to support their work-life balance with time management to increase productivity and improve clarity with proven systems can also explore the 7 Steps Course here. Balance6 also offers One on One Business Coaching, which is private one-on-one VIP business management coaching sessions done on the telephone or through Zoom lasting for 45 to 60 minutes and is scheduled bi-weekly. The private business management coach can help the business owner by acting as a sounding board and helping with the various decisions; sharing their specific expertise based on the particular situation; helping the business owner focus on the key issues and to prioritize time properly to solve them; working with the business owner to develop the appropriate systems and structures for having a high functioning team; and helping the business owner to improve wellness strategies, stress management, and work-life balance. They also offer Group Mastermind Coaching, which is provided twice a month through group coaching sessions lasting for 50 minutes. Sessions are held using the phone or Zoom and each group is composed of 10 to 12 people. Each session includes a question and answer portion. This is expected to help with: goal setting and prioritization; overall time management, planning, scheduling, time blocking; stress management; wellness strategies; employee training and retention, management, evaluation, leadership, and teamwork. Christoph Nauer is a certified business coach who has the goal of helping business owners increase their productivity, boost their profits, and enhance their personal life. He wants to point out that he is coaching business owners to work smarter instead of working longer to allow them to nurture themselves and their relationships and gain more profits with less stress. His coaching includes strategies and plans for both time and financial management. Get Updates On Exciting People And How They Change The World + Our News, Learn More About Agency Deluxe here.

Written by: Santarvis Brown, Senior Level Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. I’ve written in-depth about how leaders impact those they lead and how they can be inclusive and welcoming to a diverse population. Leadership is essential and keeps the world running smoothly, but there are as many risks as there are advantages. Making mistakes is inevitable, and there are many of them to make as a leader. I recently ran across a poem encapsulating the attitude successful leaders should display. It’s named “The Paradoxical Commandments” by Dr. Kent M. Keith, and it has a lot of wisdom to provide: People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway. The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway. The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds. Think big anyway. People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs. Fight for a few underdogs anyway. What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight. Build anyway. People really need help but may attack you if you do help them. Help people anyway. Give the world the best you have and you’ll get kicked in the teeth. Give the world the best you have anyway. With the above poem in mind, let’s take a closer look at the dangers of leadership and how to overcome them. Leading without humility One of the most significant risks facing today’s leaders is maintaining their sense of humility. Between successful projects and a sometimes-increasing number of followers, it is easy to forget that everyone is equally important. You are not a better person simply because you occupy a position of authority. On the contrary, you have an obligation to bring out the best in the people you lead and lead them to thrive. Humility can be challenging to maintain when sitting on top of the world. Try to remain humble anyway because the results are worth the effort. Neglecting their health Leaders must prioritize their own health to lead anyone else successfully. Both physical and mental health, along with spiritual well-being, are crucial to leadership success. Leaders who allow their health to degrade compromise their reputation and authority in addition to their overall well-being. Maintaining your health even when there just aren’t enough hours in the day might seem impossible. However, your overall well-being is the most important tool in your arsenal, so you must do it anyway. Not weighing their words Words are our most important tool, and everyone’s voice matters. Sometimes reputation and power trump everyone else, however, and it is easy for leaders to inject their opinions into a conversation without weighing the impact of what they say. People often take a leader’s words as law, regardless of the spirit in which they were offered. You must think before you speak and ensure that what you have to say is not taken as an official order. Speaking carefully is an acquired skill, and some people find it difficult to master. Your words have value, however, so you must stick with it and do your best anyway. What should you do when leading is sometimes dangerous and it might be a learning process? The answer is simple. Lead anyway. Visit Santarvis on his LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more information. Read more from Santarvis! Santarvis Brown, Senior Level Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Dr. Santarvis Brown has spent 15+ years serving as a leader, innovator, and changemaker in education, showcasing in-depth insight as an administrator, educator, and program director. A noted speaker, researcher, and full professor, he has lent his speaking talent to many community and educational forums, serving as a keynote speaker. He has also penned several publications tackling issues in civic service, faith, leadership, and education.