In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that profoundly impacts many women during a significant phase of their lives: menopause. Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years and brings about profound hormonal changes. These shifts can lead to emotional challenges such as mood swings, anxiety, depression, and cognitive difficulties, which can also affect women’s career journeys.

Joining us is Amantha King, founder of Amantha King Coaching and Workplace Menopause Consultant. Amantha returns to the Ei Cafe to share her experiences and insights on the topic "Menopause and Mental Health: Navigating Emotional Changes."

Key Highlights from this Episode:

• Understanding what menopause is and identifying its stages
• Recognizing hormonal changes and their symptoms
• Exploring how menopause can impact women’s career journeys and its implications
• Key strategies to help women identify and manage emotional challenges
• How organizations can raise awareness about menopause and its benefits for business
• The impact of emotional changes on family relationships

Tune in to the Ei Cafe to listen to the full episode and gain valuable insights into navigating menopause and its emotional changes.

You can get connected to Amantha King via her social Media Handles & log on to http://amanthakingcoaching.com/

Videocast : https://www.youtube.com/@amanthakingcoaching1026

You can check out similar topics in Episode 99 - Leading with Human Energy Crisis, With Joshua Freedman, Episode no 80 - Do emotions even belong in the workplace with Lorissa Garcia, Episode 42 - Mindfulness as a superpower in the workplace with Lotty Roberts. Episode 43, Mental wellbeing, can it really drive performance with Raatha Ganesh. I hope these conversation helps you in your professional as well as Personal life.

Nurturing Creative Minds is crucial in today’s corporate context as it drives innovation, problem-solving, and competitive advantage. Encouraging creativity in the workplace leads to more engaged employees, fosters a culture of continuous Improvement, and helps organizations adapt to rapidly changing markets and technologies.

This can lead to transformative impacts on both individual and organizational levels. Encouraging creativity fosters a culture of innovation, where fresh ideas and unique solutions to problems thrive.

This not only drives business growth but also enhances employee satisfaction and engagement. By valuing and promoting creative intelligence, companies can adapt more readily to change, stay competitive in dynamic markets, and build a resilient, forward-thinking workforce.

Creating an environment that supports creativity helps attract and retain top talent, as individuals feel valued and inspired to contribute their best work. Ultimately, nurturing creative minds leads to a more dynamic, productive, and innovative organization.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. David Newman, a renowned Creativity Alchemist, Thought Partner, and Educator. Dr. Newman shares his profound insights on Creative Intelligence and its critical role in fostering an innovative workplace.

Key Highlights:

• Creative Intelligence: Understanding its significance and impact on workplace innovation.
• Nurturing Innovation: Strategies to cultivate a creative and innovative environment within the workplace.
• Leadership Strategies: Exploring techniques leaders can use to establish psychological safety, encouraging creativity and risk-taking among team members.
• Practical Insights: Real-world examples and actionable advice for leaders to implement immediately.

Tune in to gain valuable knowledge on how to transform your workplace into a hub of creativity and innovation, empowering your team to achieve greater success.

You can ge connected to Dr. David Newman via his Linkedin Profile.

Crafting cultures involves intentionally developing shared values, beliefs, and practices within an organization, which is crucial for driving employee engagement and satisfaction. It aligns employees with the organization's mission, enhances performance, and attracts top talent. A strong culture also facilitates change management and builds a robust brand and reputation, contributing to overall organizational success.

This episode of Ei Café with Azeem, Crafting Culture: through The Power of Storytelling in Shaping Organizational Identity" Storytelling plays a pivotal role in crafting organizational culture by conveying core values, history, and vision in a relatable and engaging way. It helps employees connect emotionally with the organization's mission, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose.

Join us in this episode as Karen Eber, an author, leadership consultant, keynote speaker, and CEO and Chief Storyteller of Eber Leadership Group, checks into the café. Karen shares some amazing insights and techniques on storytelling. Here's what to look out for:

1. The connection between stories and brain function.
2. How stories help organizations and leaders craft cultures without manipulation.
3. Common pitfalls to avoid in storytelling when shaping organizational culture.
4. The importance of leadership embracing storytelling and its impact.

Don't miss out on this engaging conversation!

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You can et connected to Karen Eber via her following social media handle or log on to following links to explore her work

· https://www.kareneber.com

· ThePerfect Story Book: https://www.kareneber.com/book

· Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareneber/

· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kareneber1

· Twitter: https://www.twittter.com/kareneber1

· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenEber

You can check out similar topics in

• Episode 95 - Leadership's Role in Shaping Workplace Culture: From Vision to Execution with Cathy Sheppard,

• Episode no 86 - Power of Stories & how to make an impact with it? David D. Doeeier,

• EPISODE 84 - How to get your people to see what your saying? An Approach to visual thinking with Todd Cherches

• Episode 70- Visual Thinking, Can it make a difference in Strategy development with Tim Hamons.

Uncertainty can significantly impact team performance by creating stress, reducing morale, and impairing decision-making. When team members are unsure about future events, their focus and productivity can decline. This often leads to decreased collaboration, increased conflicts, and an overall drop in efficiency and output.

Dr.Haesun Moon, Haesun Moon, Ph.D.,based in Toronto, is a Communication Scientist, Adult Educator, and Executive Director at the Canadian Centre for Brief Coaching check in to the cafe & shared some amazing insights & experiences on Team Coaching.

Dr. Haesun Moon emphasized the vital role of conversation and its impact on organizations as a whole. In this episode, we explore several key points:

• The impact of team coaching on organizations
• Utilizing the Dialogic Orientation Quadrant (DOQ) as a listening tool
• The role of empathy in conversations, especially during uncertain times
• The importance of constant communication for leaders to keep their teams on track during periods of uncertainty

Team coaching provides a structured approach to navigate through uncertainty. By fostering open communication, promoting resilience, and encouraging collaborative problem-solving, coaching helps teams adapt and remain productive. Effective team coaching also focuses on building trust and clarity, enabling teams to handle ambiguity with confidence and maintain high performance levels.

To Listen to full Episode checkin to the cafe by pressing the Play button.

You can get connected to Dr. Haesun Moon via linkedin or log on to following sites to explore some of her work

http://www.briefcoaching.ca/

https://www.humanlearning.ca/

https://www.coachingatoz.com/

You can check out similar topics in Episode 92 - How Generative Conversations Solve Tension with Janet M Harvey, Episode no 79 - The Impact of Emotional Intelligence and Coaching on Leader’s Effectiveness with Ellen B Van Oosten, Episode 62- Leadership in times of Crisis with Monica Zionede Hall. I hope these conversation helps you in your professional as well as Personal life.

Our life goes through different phases & can have interruptions & these interrupting stories refer to significant, often unexpected events or experiences that disrupt an individual's usual narrative. These events challenge existing beliefs and behaviors, prompting reflection and potential transformation. Such stories can lead to profound personal growth and a redefined sense of identity and purpose.

Dr. Mihirini de Zoysa - Leadership Coach & Managing Director of Corporate Druids checked in to the cafe & shared some amazing insights & experience of Narrative coaching can create an impact on an individuals life.

helping individuals to understand and reshape their own personal stories can facilitate growth and change. By exploring the narratives they tell about themselves and their experiences, clients can uncover limiting beliefs and patterns, and develop new, empowering stories that align with their goals and values.

Check in to the cafe with the play button & learn how Stories can help us to become resilience.

You can get connected to Dr. Mihirini de Zoysa via her linkedin or Log on to https://mihirini.net/

You can check out similar topics in Episode 105 - Resilience in Change: Strategies for Effective Change Management in Uncertain Times with Dr. Nada Al Moosa, Episode no 86 - Power of Stories & how to make an impact with it? David D.Doeeier, Episode 57 - Creating a Culture of Coaching & Development using Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Richard Boyatzis. Episode 47, Emotional Burnout & its impact on employee performance with Melissa Curran. I hope these conversation helps you in your professional as well as Personal life.

Transforming organizational challenges involves leveraging innovative strategies like design thinking to address resistance to change, improve communication, and boost productivity. By focusing on user-centric solutions, organizations can create an adaptive and resilient culture. Emphasizing continuous learning and collaboration is key to overcoming obstacles and achieving sustainable growth.

Vaughan Broderick 🦆🌳, a Design Thinking coach from New Zealand checked to Discover how this user-centric approach fosters innovation, tackles resistance to change, and boosts productivity.

Transforming organizational challenges with human-centered strategies,such as design thinking, involves empathizing with employees to understand their needs and pain points. Design thinking encourages iterative problem-solving, fostering innovation and engagement. By focusing on user-centric solutions, organizations can effectively address resistance to change, improve communication, and enhance overall productivity.

In this episode, we discussed the following key points:

1. What drives organizations to transform.
2. The major challenges leaders face during this process.
3. How design thinking serves as a powerful tool and the application of the Duck Tree model.
4. FourKey mindset to develop adapt DT with in the organization
5. The critical role of leadership in facilitating transformation.

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You can check out similar topics in Episode 102 - Human-Centered Leadership Unveiled: The Strength in Vulnerability with Kul Mahay, Episode no 76 - Innovation Culture, is it an investment? with Mohamed AlTajer, Episode 34- Developing a Creative Leadership Culture with Van Lai DuMone. I hope these conversation helps you in your professional as well as Personal life.

you can to get connected with Vaughan Broderick 🦆🌳 via linkedin or log on to his webportal to explore some of his work www.vaughanbroderick.com

Strategies are vital to organizations as they provide a clear roadmap for achieving goals and navigating challenges. Effective strategies align resources and efforts, ensuring everyone works towards common objectives. The impact of well-crafted strategies includes improved decision-making, enhanced organizational efficiency, competitive advantage, and long-term sustainability.

In this Episode we're diving into a topic that's crucial for every business leader and professional: 'Making Strategy Practical & the Role of Empathy.'We'll explore how to turn strategic plans into actionable steps and why empathy is a powerful tool in this process.

Jeroen Kraaijenbrink - Co Founder of Strategy Inc who is is an accomplished strategy educator, mentor, author, and consultant with over two decades of academic and industry experience. Jeroen checks in to the cafe & shared some amazing insights the topic

1. Strategy isn't just planning.
2. There's a common misconception that strategy is about defeating the competition.
3. Empathy is essential in every aspect of strategy.
4. A silo mentality is a major pitfall in strategy, leading to a lack of clarity.
5. Leadership plays a crucial role in effective strategy.
6. Keep your strategy simple and clear.
7. The Strategy Sketch is a useful tool for developing a strong strategy.

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You can get connected with Jeroen Kraaijenbrink via his linkedin profile as well you can log on to following website to explore some his work.

• Company: www.strategy.inc
• Personal: www.jeroenkraaijenbrink.com
• Community: thestrategycircle.mn.co
• Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jeroen-Kraaijenbrink/author/B072MZC831

In the digital age, parenting requires a balance of communication, education, and setting boundaries. Parents should encourage open dialogue about online activities, educate children about digital safety, and establish clear rules for screen time. Leading by example is crucial, as parents play a key role in modeling responsible digital behavior. By taking a proactive approach, parents can help their children navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.

Dr. Gehan De Soysa - Chairman and CEO of Threadworks & Director Parenthrive checked in to the cafe to have a conversation on the topic of "Navigating Parenting in the Digital Age "

following are some of points Dr. Gehan Highlighted in this episode

Screen Time Management: Parents need to find a balance between screen time and other activities, setting limits to avoid excessive use.

Digital Literacy and Safety: Teaching kids to be safe online, understand privacy settings, and spot risks like cyberbullying.

Parental Controls and Monitoring: Using tools to supervise online activity while respecting privacy.

Open Communication: Encouraging kids to talk about their online experiences, fostering trust and support.

Setting a Positive Example: Parents' own digital habits influence children's behavior, so modeling responsible use is crucial.

Media Literacy Skills: Teaching kids to think critically about online content to avoid misinformation.

Creating Tech-Free Zones and Times: Establishing screen-free areas and times at home for family bonding and downtime.

Monitoring Social Media Use: Keeping an eye on older kids' social media activities and guiding them on online etiquette and safety.

Press that play button & Check in to the cafe to. listen to the full episode.

You can get connected to Dr. Gehan De Soysa via Social media links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rameshwdes/

https://www.facebook.com/gehanrw

To explore about Parenthrive you can log on to www.parenthrive.community

or check out their social media https://www.facebook.com/parenthrivecommunity

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