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The blog covers a variety of topics which impact various aspects of our lives; from mental health to leadership, from motivation to work-life balance. Some articles will resonate with you, while others may provide some insight into the possible challenges faced by your friends, family or colleagues.
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The Competency Tax – The Exorbitant Price of Being the Most Dependable Person in the Room
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST There’s a distinct, dark corporate ritual that occurs when a high-stakes, multi-million-dollar crisis lands on an executive desk at 4:45 PM on a Friday. The leadership team doesn’t assemble an agile task force....
The Balancing Act: How to prioritise self-care in a demanding work environment
CO-WRITTEN BY FRIEDA LEVYCKY, FOUNDER OF BRAVING BOUNDARIES, AND ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST It’s 8pm and you’re just getting home after another long day. The evening has disappeared in a blur of meetings, deadlines and the relentless grind. You rush...
Perfectionism vs. Excellence: Finding the Balance for Leadership and Team Success
By Frieda Levycky - Founder and Director of Braving Boundaries Perfectionism - We’ve all encountered it at some point in our professional lives. Whether you’ve struggled under someone else’s unrealistic standards that stifle growth and leave no room for mistakes, or...
4 Ways Poor Communication Could be Slowing Down Your Team
By Frieda Levycky - Founder and Director of Braving Boundaries Effective communication is the lifeblood of any thriving team. In my years of coaching and leadership, I’ve witnessed how clear, empathetic communication not only bridges gaps but also builds stronger,...
The Fear of Success – why are you afraid of being the best you?
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST Picture this - you are contacted by a prestigious corporate association - or something similar - to speak at an upcoming legal forum. Not just to speak at the forum, to be the speaker at the forum. And...
5 Ways to Navigate the Fear of Change
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST (Part of the The Fears series) It’s natural for every human being on the face of the planet to be comfortable with the status quo. We all revel in the comfort zone, with our little routines, with going to the...
Healthy Employees, Happy Business: The ROI of Corporate Wellness
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST The world has evolved over the last few years. We can all understand why – the world experienced a joint-mass crisis. Something every one of us were touched by. Of course, we’re talking about the Pandemic....
I Have Anxiety – I think
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST Have you ever watched the series, Dexter? Dexter Morgan, a man with homicidal tendencies, lives a double life. He works as a forensic technician for the Miami police department during the day and kills wicked...
The Fear of Letting Go
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST (Part of the The Fears series) Chicken soup, it’s one of those things that I’ve grown up with. And every single time I have it, a wave of nostalgia sweeps over me. No matter what I’m going through, I immediately...
Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs: Overcoming Obstacles to Personal Growth
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST I’m not good enough to lead a team. My work doesn’t measure up to my colleagues. I’m too reserved to speak in front of an audience. [Insert sabotaging thought here.] We all have them. Thoughts about ourselves...