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Simona Gherasim

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Are You in Condition for Change?

Are You in Condition for Change?

Jun 29, 2024
Change is a captivating concept. We often believe it's something we can will into existence, relying solely on sheer determination to bring about the transformations we desire. However, the reality is that no amount of circumstances or concentration of willpower will sustain or overcome a lack of readiness for change.
Rethinking Feedback: Why it’s not always a gift and how to navigate it

Rethinking Feedback: Why it’s not always a gift and how to navigate it

Jun 7, 2024
The phrase "Feedback is a gift" is a common refrain, suggesting that feedback offers invaluable insights and opportunities for personal and professional growth. While well-intentioned, this sentiment oversimplifies the complexities of human interaction and individual experience.
Until you can’t name it, you can’t tame it

Until you can’t name it, you can’t tame it

Jun 7, 2024
In Judaism, God is often referred to by various names, each reflecting different aspects of the divine nature and attributes. This multifaceted approach to the divine reflects the belief that God is beyond human comprehension and transcends any single name or concept.
Yes to anything is a yes to nothing

Yes to anything is a yes to nothing

Jun 7, 2024
Accompanying leaders as they navigate the complexities of their roles, I often witness how they become entangled in a web of expectations and obligations, feeling pressured to say "yes" to an overwhelming number of demands and opportunities.
Listen till the end

Listen till the end

Jun 6, 2024
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we often find ourselves yearning for someone who will listen to us attentively, without judgment. We long for someone who will encourage us to open up, revealing the depths of our souls, and who will create the space for us to become all that we have the potential to be.
Curiosity, a mighty response

Curiosity, a mighty response

Jun 5, 2024
A missed opportunity because, particularly in situations like this, there's a response that holds even more power when someone shares their vulnerability. A response that precedes empathy and is crucial—CURIOSITY.