Author: Layla

Layla Alqassab is a Certified Co-Active Professional Life & Executive Coach (CPCC) trained by CTI – The Coaches Training Institute and is an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaches Federation (ICF) and a Fellow ACCA. Her coaching specialty is in leadership, career development, change management and team development. She is also a certified trainer, motivational speaker and Head of Finance.

Happy working Mother’s Day

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As a working mother, I am constantly under a struggle to find that balance between spending time with my kids and spending time at work while still having time for myself, my husband, friends and family. I believe this struggle is somewhat familiar for all moms whether working or not but is especially more apparent… Continue reading Happy working Mother’s Day

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Showing up with the REAL you

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Most of us wake up every day and head out into the world along with our thoughts and feelings. Yet most of the time we don’t actually bring our true selves with us. We could be hiding behind our thoughts and beliefs. We may be bringing our history, our backgrounds and our past with us… Continue reading Showing up with the REAL you

The Financial Diet…. An introduction

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People commonly claim that they find it easier to lose money than it is for them to lose excess fat. However, many people will also report that it is very common to hear about various diets targeting weight loss but it’s not as common to hear about financial diets. Yet one of the most concerning… Continue reading The Financial Diet…. An introduction

Raise your voice Woman!!!

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There are many conversations that I have shared with women who have successful careers. It seems that there are some common themes which were being shared by the majority. Many have often commented that a perception of being aggressive has been built around them. Some went on to analyze how their male colleagues felt about… Continue reading Raise your voice Woman!!!

Being aware…

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"Awareness precedes change." Robin Sharma With October being breast cancer awareness month, a lot of campaigns have started to raise awareness about the disease and about the importance of early detection. It's always stressed that knowing how to check yourself and going for routine check ups can help save your life. I believe that. I… Continue reading Being aware…

What your manager is looking for

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The relationship between a manager and his or her employees is often a big indicator on how motivated the staff may be. A lot has been written about improving this relationship and about how a manager can increase her staff performance through various techniques. However, I still find that there are a few individuals who… Continue reading What your manager is looking for

Career growth and its ownership

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Growth is expected. We are born and then we naturally grow into adulthood through various phases. That’s the first growth cycle we experience. We then expand that to growth in every direction. Knowledge growth, muscle growth, maturity, and at some point career growth. Having a career naturally triggers an expectation for that career to grow.… Continue reading Career growth and its ownership

One way to shake up your organization – a case of being curious

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At a time which keeps proving that change is the only constant, being able to adapt to change has become a survival tool. Moreover, being able to drive change has become the skill set needed to stay ahead in the game. In order for organizations to compete and sustain their business, they must be able… Continue reading One way to shake up your organization – a case of being curious