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"The President is unsuited to lead" - the first piece of leadership feedback I've ever received. I read this line sitting in the dimly lit private room of a rundown wine bar near university, surrounded by a few carafes of cheap Zweigelt and my fellow boardies from the student organization that elected me as their new President 6 months before. We were going through the members' feedback on our work so far, halfway through our mandate, and some of it was frankly... quite harsh

There is something I wish my teachers had told us when we were asked to present in front of the whole class. When they saw us shuffling nervously When they heard our voice shake. When we experienced public speaking as one of the most terrifying parts of school, and a fast track to embarrassment. It took me years of leading meetings, speaking at conferences and teaching yoga and dance classes to this for myself: Instead of forcing ourselves to build this skill with sweat and t

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 Steal. Regardless of where you are from or which faith you follow, you will probably consider this as cornerstone of any ethical society. So you steer clear of shoplifting, bank robbery, embezzlement and tax evasion. Easy-peasy, right? When I heard about non-stealing ( asteya ) being one of the yogic principles, I was puzzled. What is it about? Surely, there is more to it than not snatching yoga mats from the studio, or overcharging students for a class. Through my re