Blog
Ida Protuger
certified systemic life & business coach, psychologist, a former journalist
Does the flat organizational structure offer greater well-being?
We live in a time of intense change, where artificial intelligence and technological advancements are transforming the world overnight. This new reality is referred to as a BANI world, characterized as: Brittle Anxious Nonlinear Incomprehensible The BANI world...
Emotions and Leadership: Don’t suppress – learn how to express
Leaders are often burdened with negative emotions and unmet needs, just like everyone else. By mastering EI, particularly emotional regulation, leaders can promote a thriving, results-driven corporate culture.
Fear to Freedom: Managers Feel Fear too, don’t they?
Liberation from fear often won’t happen when the sources of fear disappear. One source of fear could be replaced by another. The fundamental reason many people feel trapped or unfree is that they believe their behavior must meet the expectations and demands of others. When the locus of control is external rather than internal.
Happiness at work
Violence in the workplace can have different forms, including disrespectful communication and belittling behaviors. It remains a significant source of stress at work.
The World Happiness Day
Happiness is the state of mind. It’s up to us to give it meaning and confirmation.
The power of collective thinking
Leaders hold a crucial role in nurturing collective thinking as a resource. Those appreciating the value of experience and knowledge in each team member foster a safe space for exchanging ideas. They see the synergy from combined resources as valuable input toward better, well-informed, and inclusive decisions.
Breaking the stigma of seeking help for mental health
Everyone faces life challenges, and dealing with them, and seeking support from a professional, either for personal development or psychological assistance, is self-care. To step out of an uncomfortable situation, to understand that it’s okay not to feel okay. There are solutions and support out there.
Decoding ‘I Must’: unveiling the difference between autonomy and external demands
The version of “I must” that refers to autonomy is intrinsic and represents something meaningful for us. It reflects our freedom of choice and the power of determination, guided by our internalized values.
What do we do with an idea
Our relationship with our ideas should be nurturing rather than critical. We should give them the initial impulse to grow and transform instead of holding them down and regretting missed opportunities.
Preserving mental health in a working environment
Self-awareness of personal preferences, strengths, work style, emotions, and needs is essential to building a close and caring relationship with oneself. That would open the door to acceptance of other people’s perspectives and needs.