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For decades, we have focused on managing our time more effectively. Pomodoros, Eisenhower matrices, eating frogs or picking low hanging fruit. We focused on getting things done. Now that focus shifts to getting things done without burning out. Rather than simply optimising our time, we are learning to optimise how we spend our energy. What can yoga teach us about sustaining high performance without becoming depleted? What can yoga teach us about sustaining high performance wi

You have probably heard of the Myers-Briggs type indicators or the DISC personality types, or the myriad other valuable techniques and tools supporting our self-awareness as leaders. There is one more methodology, which pre-dates all of these modern techniques. It is called ayurveda. And unlike most personality frameworks, it doesn't just tell you who you are — it tells you how to come back into balance when you're not. What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda (ayur = life, veda = wisdom),

Spring fatigue is real. As the nature awakens from its winter slumber, many of us humans feel the opposite: tired, low in energy and struggling to focus or stay motivated. We procrastinate. So how can we, as leaders, benefit from this season rather than feel weighed down by it? Ayurveda ( ayur = life, veda = wisdom), often called the "sister science of yoga" and recognised as one of the most ancient forms of holistic medicine, speaks of five elements that make up the entire u

During my first trip to India 15 years ago, I made an observation as a traveller from Europe: Beneath all the apparent chaos on the surface, there seemed to be an underlying calm and a general sense of contentment. In contrast, Europe appeared smooth and organised on the outside, yet there was often frustration and dissatisfaction simmering underneath. When I shared this observation with a friend in India, he acknowledged there might be truth in it, but he also felt that this

Let's face it: New Year resolutions are pointless. Without an action plan to back them up, they remain little more than wishful thinking. For those of us in leadership roles, creating project plans and breaking ambitious goals down into actionable steps comes naturally. We could apply exactly the same approach to our personal lives. But where is the fun in that? Do we really want to reduce our life to a road paved with milestones and to-do lists? A mindful, balanced approach

"Do not renounce anything, for whoever renounces something withers in it. But neither should you become a slave to your desires. To creep along burdened with stifled passions is as bitter as to be ground down among passions let loose. If you indulge your desires, they will mate and multiply. If you kill your desires, they will return as ghosts. If you tame your desires, you can harness them, And with dragons you may plough and sow, like perfect power itself." These are the wo

All my life, I have loved travelling. This is probably the number #1 reason I ended up working in global business. But I cannot deny that travelling is a major disruption on my health routine and upon arriving home I often felt more depleted than refreshed. One of the challenges I set for myself for 2025 was to reduce these disruptions and travel more mindfully. In this post I share five yogic travel tips that are simple, practical and rooted in the same principles that guide

"You have a fire in you" – many of us have heard it before. But what does it really mean? It means we are driven and passionate. It can also mean we are at times emotional and quick-tempered. I generally don't believe in "good" and "bad" personality traits. It is a spectrum. In moderation and under control, a fiery personality is full of energy and passion. In excess, it flares up into anger and aggression. Does this sound familiar to you? Then chances are that the elements g

The yogic principle of non-violence teaches us to practice and elevate these qualities in ourselves. Bringing these qualities into your work environment will contribute to creating a more trusting and respectful culture.