As a successful entrepreneur in the fashion industry, Cassie also struggled with her mental health since she was a kid. After a decade of running her own fashion business, she decided to dig deeper into spirituality to heal herself. She was so amazed about her own healing journey that she decided to get certified as a life coach & a Theta healer. Since then, she became an expert at healing the inner child. She is also studying psychology at the University of Laval because she just loves to learn and help her clients in the best way possible. Cassie redirected her career to help others create the life they want that also fulfills them from the inside out, mind, body & soul. Cassie Giguere, Alignment Coach Introduce yourself! Please tell us about you and your life, so we can get to know you better. I am an alignment Coach, teacher, and spiritual light worker. I am dedicated to helping people heal their inner children so they can unleash their authenticity and create a life they love. I study psychology at the university of Laval. I am also a very proud mom of a beautiful two years old girl, Ivy. At my core, I am an entrepreneur, an artist, and a very good dancer! What kind of audience do you target your business towards? Most of my clients come to me for inner child healing. They might know or not about the existence of their inner child but as we can relate all current issues to a point in time during our inner child's life span (0 to 7) mainly, this is my approach to all of them. My target audience is mainly people who need to reconnect with their authentic selves, they can be advanced or beginners in their self-healing journey. Inner child healing is really for everyone, as we all have been 0 to 7 years old! What are your current goals for your business? My current goal is to establish myself as the expert at healing the inner child. I am developing a 2 days workshop that I am really proud of. I will be launching it in December 2022. Meanwhile, I also started to write a book where I tell my story about how I struggled with mental health issues since I was a child and how I made my life better with spirituality, inner child healing & coaching. I love coaching 1 on 1 but my workshop will allow me to help more people who need what I offer. What is your work inspired by? My work is definitely inspired by my own experiences and journey. As an entrepreneur, I have lived many successes but also many failures. I have personally struggled with mental illness all my life and as a single mom, it is important for me to take care of my own inner child, so I can be the best mom to my daughter as well. My two days workshop is inspired by my own needs, it is a program that I wish would have been available for me 10 years ago when I started my journey exploring spirituality & also coaching 5 years ago. Tell us about a pivotal moment in your life that brought you to where you are today. My journey has been very colorful, to say the least. As a very successful young entrepreneur in the fashion industry, I was very motivated by any goals that would bring me everything but real joy and fulfillment. I remember one day crying because I had achieved my highest professional goals at 25 years old but I was feeling such a void inside. I remember thinking, If I have all to be happy but I am not, I will never be happy. That was a very important moment when I started to realize that my path might not be in the fashion industry, but what else? I did not know. Then not so long after, I was diagnosed with a mental disorder and that experience brought me to start studying spirituality & coaching. I eventually closed all my fashion businesses and started my new journey as a coach. I am so grateful today for all my struggles because without them, I would not be the woman, the present mother, and the coach I am today. If you are looking to expand your growth mindset through healing your inner child, visit my website and book a session. Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram for more info! Read more from Cassie!

Written by: Sarah Alysse Rosner, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. There are so many challenges entrepreneurs face, from managing finances to developing systems, but one area often overlooked is health. Nourishing our body and movement and getting ample rest is essential for our businesses to be successful. If we began to choose healthier habits to implement into our business practices, there would be an uptick in sales and overall happiness. In this article, I’m going to make suggestions, but you should make decisions that feel right for your current lifestyle. Regarding nourishment, we need to start focusing more on consuming protein, good fats, and a variety of carbohydrates. If we are to analyze what the average human consumes, we will discover that bread, grains, and processed foods are what makeup half of our daily nutrition. As a health and fitness consultant, I have my clients start a food and gut journal to see what they are currently consuming daily. Once they have identified food triggers, they choose what they want to let go of and how they can add new food to their nutritional plan. Some ideas on where to start your own journey: Meat: Find good sources of protein by looking for labels like organic, grass-fed, cage-free, hormone-free, and organic. Be careful of companies that say they are those labels but actually treat their animals cruelly. Fats: Processed foods always taste good in the moment but cause havoc to our stomachs. One recommendation, take a look at the first 5 ingredients, research them, then make the decision if they are good for your body. If you can make a switch, try healthy fats like avocados, nuts, chia seeds in moderation, certain types of fish, extra virgin olive oil, full-fat yogurt (Fage is my favorite), dark chocolate, and olive Carbohydrates: When clients make the decision to reduce their grains, they usually add in more fibrous vegetables and fruits. This can be challenging because many of us are used to grains giving our body a quick energy boost, but in reality, we crash faster. Check out the clean 15 to see what you can into your nutrition plan today. Movement is extremely beneficial for one’s physical and mental health. Since the pandemic, there’s been a decrease in movement but let’s talk about how we can improve your practice daily. Start walking every morning. You may be saying I don’t have time to walk, only scheduled in a workout session. If that’s true, you are stopping your soul from thriving that day. Those walks are a way to tap into your physical and mental state. During that time, you have the power to shift or enhance your mindset. Challenge yourself to do the following on those walks: Take deep breaths Express gratitude Listen to music or an inspirational podcast If you suffer currently or have experienced insomnia, then this next section will really be helpful for you. As a business owner, you may find yourself even more attached to the computer than your average employee. The reason for this is that you want to make your business as successful and impactful as possible. What if I told you that your product would sell faster if you made more time for yourself and sleep? Don’t believe me, try answering these questions and doing these exercises to see if your sleep habits improve over the next couple of months. In the area of sleep, I want you to ask the following questions: When do you eat dinner? What time are you going to bed? How do you feel right before you go to sleep? Are you sleeping through the night? Once you have asked yourself all those questions, start taking action in the troubling area. An example would be I go to bed way late because I’m energized about what is happening in the morning. When you dig deeper, you find out it’s because you are working until 7 pm at night, so work is staying on your brain. Maybe trying to shut down the computer at 6 pm will be a great way to start your evenings. Here are some exercises to try if you can’t fall asleep: Make a weekly sleeping schedule Silence phone after 7 pm 4-7-8 Breathing technique Physical items to help you go to sleep: Cold compress on your forehead Wear a sleep mask Read a book As you make these three areas a priority, I hope that you blossom not only in your business but also in life! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my w ebsite for more info! Read more from Sarah Alysse! Sarah Alysse Rosner, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Sarah Alysse is a corporate stress management coach that helps companies cultivate a low stress environment so that their employees can be happier and more productive. She’s the creator and CEO of Live Well Enhance You which formed out of a need for her Pilates clients to find balance in their lives. She branched into the corporate market to assist employees in creating out of the box wellness solutions. She utilizes her BFA Musical Theater Performance background to coach others how to be confident and understand the connection between the brain and body. Spanning over a decade, Sarah has collected an abundance of certifications from Integrative Institute of Nutrition, STOTT Pilates, to National Academy of Sports Medicine. She’s been featured on WGN's Living Healthy and WGN Around Town’s segment as a Stress Management Expert. Also, she has been promoted on Business Insider, Yahoo Finance, Authority, Kivo Daily, LA Wire, The Chicago Journal, NY Wire, NY Weekly, IdeaMensch, and US Reporter. In addition, she’s the host of the Stress Free SOULutions podcast.

Written by: Mira Taylor, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. The world has become a more consciously aware and mindfully concerned place. Things such as human development and wellness, ecological awareness, and mentally and spiritually enriching purpose are finally being recognized as the new “bottom line” and true gauge for the success of a business or organizational model. Now more than ever – employees and customers alike are taking a consciously responsible stance on the businesses, organizations, services, and products they choose to support with their time, energy, and money. This is why learning how to build and sustain a consciously responsible, mindfully congruent, mentally enriching, and spiritually inclusive attitude is key to the success and longevity of modern-day businesses and organizations. In today’s world, the most successful Businesses and Organizations are making an active and genuine effort toward evolving their work environments. These evolved businesses and organizations are driven and guided by a sense of conscious purpose that employees and customers can align with and feel good about. These businesses and organizations also know that the spirit of their business needs to be taken care and appreciated just as much as the individuals who make it up. There is an understanding that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts and that a sustainably successful business model appreciates why it is imperative to create environments that promote and actively provide for the mental and spiritual well-being of the individuals that make up the “whole.” Mindfully Integrative Solutions for Businesses & Organizations Whether you are an individual businessperson operating as a sole proprietorship, a small business with under 10 employees working out of your home office, or part of a larger enterprise/organization – integrating and fostering an intuitively open and mindfully driven environment is a data-proven way to improve overall operations and potentials while encouraging the creation of genuinely desired deliverables. There is no better way to invest in you and your organization’s success than by investing in, protecting, and strengthening the minds and spirits of those that choose to engage with and empower it! The Synergy of Integrative Wellness Solutions Individuals in business, companies, and organizations that incorporate and support concepts of mindfulness and mind-body-spirit wellness effectively encourage intuitive communication and create a sense of sincere cooperation and engagement for everyone involved. This results in… Boostedmorale and heightened rates of employee retention Better employer ratings and word of mouth about your company/ organization within the community Operationmodels that generate successful outcomes based on mindful and purpose-focused initiatives Creation and implementation of highly efficient practices within every aspect and level of operations Collaborative, open-minded, and verifiably productive partnerships and business relationships What to Expect from implementing Intuitiveand Integrative WellnessServices Every organization is unique and, therefore, deserves unique Wellness Solutions that are specifically geared toward building mindful practices and approaches that enable everyone to enjoy a sense of involvement and feel truly valued. Moon and Rune Wellness Consultation Services aid in creating and retaining cooperative environments where each contributor feels heard, appreciated, and purposeful within their individual roles, as well as within overall operations. We work with each client/organization to identify and assess existing wellness practices and resources ‒ accompanied by a process of tailoring an exclusive portfolio of suggested practices and resources intended to improve overall wellness. Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Mira! Mira Taylor, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Mira Taylor is an Integrative Therapist, Subconscious Medium & Organizational Wellness Consultant who focuses on guiding clientele toward total wellness by combining concepts of psychology, spirituality, philosophy, and sustainable life practices. Mira is a member of the International Association of Therapists and master certified in Modern Applied Psychology, Cognitive Remodeling Therapy, Subconscious Integration Therapy, Mind-Body-Spirit Wellness, Wellness Linguistics, and Archetypal Psychology.

Written by: Katarzyna Dorosz, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Empathy is the ability to understand other people and the ability to sympathize with their feelings and emotions. Empathy, apart from assertiveness, is one of the two basic skills included in what is termed Emotional Intelligence. Charismatic people have great empathic abilities. Lack of empathy results from a lack of acceptance and self-confidence. It is also influenced by our upbringing, family home, social circles in which we live, social status, and striving for excellence. It can also reflect the degree of nurturing a child receives and the experience of positive thinking. What is a way to practice empathy? Express empathy for yourself in the first person: I love my skin, my wrinkles, hair, nose, and eyes, I accept myself and who I am, and I will take care of myself whenever I need to. Let's say to ourselves every day: I love spending my free time with myself and I'm not bored. I appreciate everything I have, and I create my life from what I have – by adjusting the situation to my expectations. When expectations exceed our capabilities, we cannot be happy. And the unhappy person is not empathetic. Empathy is entering into someone else's situation and fully understanding it... but... First, let's try to fully understand the situation with Love. If you don't accept it, change it! Don't expect others to understand your situation when you don't understand it yourself. Build with what you have. Enjoy the friendship of real and sincere people. If you feel that someone is not a source of positive energy for you, you should probably take a break from them. What is empathy in relationships? Accepting the other person as they are – without the desire to change them. A lettuce cannot be a rose! A rose cannot be an orange! We need both and the third. That's why the world needs you too. The way you actually are. I am full of empathy for you, and I want to tell you everything I know so that you can make changes and improve your life. Love the world and all its people. And most of all, be happy! I am sending you my love and remember that you are in the here and now! Why don't you celebrate that most beautiful gift every day ?! Think of yourself with respect, dignity, and respect. How do you rate yourself? Now look in the mirror – what would you like others to see in you? What do you see? When others look at you, they should think about your positive qualities. Seeing the good that is within you! A part of you that you often do not see in yourself. Think about this motto in life: How you feel influences how others judge you. How you respect yourself affects others' respect for you! If you want to be healthy, live like a healthy person. You want to live luxuriously, create a luxurious home. Do you want to be smartly dressed – create your own style. Take care of yourself, it's free. Dance, sing, paint! Everything you want is within your reach. Do you know what is the most common dream of people? A dream of love! Love knows no age limits. All it needs is grooming. Fall in love! Love and be loved! What is emotional hypocrisy? Is it self-deception in the first place? It takes emotional energy to live. Why? When you live in truth and have a clear intention, you always feel great. You are able to achieve anything. If your intention is impure, you have many obstacles to achieving any of your goals. This is especially true in the spheres of love, partnership, and business. No matter how hard the road to happiness is in a relationship – in the end, it will be wonderful as long as your intention is pure and clear – flawlessly conceived. Feel your true self! Remember, always have a clear intention. More: Kasiaspeak.com Follow me on LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read from Katarzyna! Katarzyna Dorosz, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Katarzyna Dorosz is a leader in the field of brain performance, mental performance, and improving memory and quality of work. She is a world-renowned expert for senior and mature individuals who also conducts research on longevity. She is also a lecturer and author of several books. Katarzyna works with many prestigious American universities about attaining meaningful longevity in Life and how to maintain brain function. She also supports women around the world through motivational lectures. Her attitude and stubborn pursuit of purpose show how important changes and progress in life are. She is also the author of the TV Show "The Power of Life". During lectures, she uses the "Educational kinesiology and Emotional intelligence" and developed her own methods of exercises that provide excellent memory, concentration exercises as well as relaxation, and a set of physical exercises to improve the condition (adjusted to the age and flexibility of the body). In business training, Katarzyna uses the popular Japanese Kaizen method, i.e. a philosophy based on changing lifestyle ‒ an endless process of improving and improving the quality of the company.

Written by: Chandra Zas, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. There is nothing more that we entrepreneurs want and need than brain power. A sharp, clear, focused, and creative mind is our most valuable asset. Period. Some of us have great genes and, or perhaps naturally high IQ that gives some brain power advantage. Regardless of where we start with our brainpower, the question is, ‘how do we get the most out of our brain?’ My answer is gut health. The cleaner we eat, the clearer we think. The well-functioning gut is the foundation for a well-functioning brain. Have you heard the latest research on the gut-brain connection? There are nine times more signals going from our gut to our brain than vice versa. When I work with entrepreneurs in streamlining their productivity and performance, they always want to start with how they can do more. They want to be more efficient and effective. They often are so focused on doing more that they neglect to take superb care of their own personal health. It is so easy to be consumed with working that we entrepreneurs put health symptoms, health practices, homemade food, and the like on the back burner, which over time, diminishes our ability to perform optimally in our businesses. Investing in a healthy gut is not what most people think of when it comes to mental performance. It is my and my clients' best-kept secret. We track what, when, and why we eat, combined with the energy level, focus, and performance that our food in- take produces. I call it connecting the dots. Once my clients know the foods that create high energy levels and mental states, then they are empowered to turn on their brains and get their brains to work for them. It is a thrilling experience. Speaking of turning on our brain... another crucial aspect of having an empowered brain is also the ability to turn it off. There is nothing worse than an over-active brain that wakes us in the night and inhibits sleep. Being able to manage our brain’s thoughts and our body’s stress levels is essential to turning off our brain so that we can sleep as well as be present with our loved ones. Gut health is not only about food intake; it is also related to stress and lifestyle habits. Having a healthy gut requires a way of living, like a super-athlete wanting to perform at tip-top levels who examines and adjusts every contributing aspect. If this article resonates with you, head over to my website and check out my video on this exact topic: The 3 Health Lies that Drain Entrepreneurs. We entrepreneurs do not have to sacrifice our health and well-being to succeed.. and in fact, investing in our health and well-being is the key to succeeding. How cool is that? Can you imagine how much more you will have to give to your business when your brain is fully empowered because your gut health is stellar? Imagine: getting more done in less time, creating higher quality work all of the time, making fewer mistakes, and showing up at work and at home fully present. It is a radically fulfilling way of living. I invite you to start by learning the 3 Health Lies that Drain Entrepreneurs: watch the video here. Follow me on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , and visit my website for more info! Read more from Chandra! Chandra Zas, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Chandra Zas is helping entrepreneurs prioritize their health with the goal of super-athlete performance and presence; both in their business and their personal life. Her childhood lack of health made her realize at a very young age how crucial health is for being able to fully function and thrive. The same Food and Mood process that Chandra used to heal her health is the very process that her clients use to become their own body and brain expert, empowering them to perform at exceptional levels and achieve their dream work-life. The leader is the one who is able to regulate stress under pressure. A high performing mind starts with a healthy gut.

Written by: Dr. Charryse Johnson, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Millions of people in the U.S. are affected by mental illness each year. 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience symptoms that are externally well hidden but considered clinically significant. Conversely, historical research suggests that up to 90% of individuals who die by suicide may have a mental disorder at the time of death. Mental illness is the single greatest cause of worker disability worldwide. 62% of missed workdays can be attributed to mental health conditions. Turnover rates are higher for depressed employees and approximately 50% of adults in need do not seek treatment. About 75% of employees acknowledge they have struggled with an issue that affected their mental health. Yet, 8 out of 10 workers with a mental health condition say shame and stigma prevent them from seeking mental health care. That’s a problem for individuals, but it’s also a problem for organizations of any size. According to the latest research by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), suicide is the 12th leading cause of death overall in the United States. Consider this along with the reality that 76% of individuals agree that workplace stress affects their mental health, and addressing suicide is a critical component of workplace wellness. All industries and occupations can benefit from a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention. In order to save lives, suicide is a topic that must be brought out of the darkness. However, most workplaces are relatively unprepared to help employees who are struggling with suicidal thoughts or assist staff following the death of a co-worker by suicide. So, what can employers do to recognize and help mitigate this risk? Examine the influence and impact of your organization’s generational perspectives on mental health. Mental illness has always existed. Today, the primary difference is awareness. Yet, the generational and cultural perspectives among leadership will play a significant role in moving employee mental health from awareness to action. Any perspective that is an implicit or explicit barrier to helping those in need, can be harmful. Even in the most progressive workplaces, many employees keep their conditions secret. If the workplace culture is driven by stigma expressed through silence, employees may fear communicating their challenges will jeopardize their reputation. In contrast, environments without appropriate avenues of disclosure place co-workers in situations they are ill equipped to handle. Unchecked generational differences can affect our ability to both manage and support people effectively. Hidden and pervasive values can silently infiltrate workplace morale, communication, and psychological safety. Consider collaborating with a mental health consultant to explore and develop multigenerational strategies founded on a shared definition of workplace wellness. Understanding the risk factors for suicide can help identify employees who might be in crisis and in need of help. Experiencing risk factors does not necessarily mean a person will think about or attempt to take their own life. Yet, organizations can implement protective factors that can help reduce risk. These are a few examples of risk factors that may be commonly discussed and easily overlooked among employees: Major physical illness Lack of social support and sense of isolation Loss of relationship(s) Lack of adequate healthcare Stigma is associated with asking for help. Recognizing risk factors is not about maintaining a checklist on each employee’s behaviors. It requires organizations to build authentic relationships with employees that foster mutual respect and trust. Create opportunities for employee’s social connectedness. Historical models of employee engagement have been centered around company success, retention, and increasing collaboration. While these factors still hold relevance, they can fall flat if employees sense they are disingenuous. True connection works to transform the lived and experienced culture within workplace teams. There is a human need for connection social safety, and interpersonal relationships. Likewise, research points toward the growing need for purpose and belonging within the workplace culture. When adequately met, these needs also serve as protective factors against stress, burnout, and suicide risk. Employees that do not have healthy and strong connections at work are more impacted by stress both inside and outside of the workplace. Intermittent experiences of engagement will not adequately build relationships or move the needle toward increased well-being. If the culture on the ground and across the screen is toxic, most measures will simply serve as a band-aid and only symptomatically address issues. Social connection and safety are two neurobiological needs that all humans have to feel safe – safe in their “tribe”- whether at home, socially or at work. Do not leave it up to chance; use relationship-building tools, simple conversations, and proactive processes to put ongoing, systematic effort into building connections. Two online tools to explore our Quiz Breaker and Water Cooler Trivia. Design a crisis response plan sensitive to the needs of coworkers, friends, family, and others who might themselves be at risk. Collaborate across various communication teams and work to include resources and language that is diverse and inclusive of the various identities within your employee culture. Also, be mindful of the unique needs of supporting dispersed workers. A well-devised crisis response plan will address areas such as prevention and resources, crisis response procedures, as well as grief resources and postvention protocols. Postvention is psychological first aid, crisis intervention, and other support offered after a suicide to affected individuals or the workplace. Postventions seek to alleviate the potential effects of suicide death and help map out the immediate and long-term needs of supporting individuals, leadership, and the overall workplace community. For every suicide death, an estimated minimum of six people is affected, not including those who may be indirectly impacted. The Action Alliance has a great online resource for managers called “A Manager’s Guide to Suicide Postvention in the Workplace.” If you are reading this article and you are currently in crisis, there are options available to help you cope. You can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at any time to connect with a trained crisis counselor. For confidential support available 24/7 for everyone in the U.S., call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org Each of us has an opportunity to relinquish the rules of engagement and debate. Mental illness is not a matter of right and wrong or a question of weakness versus awareness. Mental illness is a universal dynamic that anyone in humanity may face. Our collective call to action is to widen our lens and help create a more considerate way forward. To initiate a subjective assessment of your organization’s employee mental health mindset, reflect on the following: How do the benefits we offer demonstrate a commitment to providing mental health coverage? What efforts have we taken to equip and train managers to support employee wellbeing? If a mental health crisis happened today, is our organization prepared at every level? Identify any current workplace practices that help reduce employee burnout and increase opportunities for connection. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Dr. Charryse! Dr. Charryse Johnson, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Dr. Charryse Johnson is an author, speaker, and mental health consultant whose work focuses on the intersection of integrative wellness, neuroscience, and mental health. She is the founder of Jade Integrative Counseling and Wellness, an integrative therapy practice where personal values, the search for meaning, and the power of choice are the central focus. Dr.Johnson works with clients and organizations across the nation and has an extensive background and training in education, crisis and trauma, neuroscience, and identity development.

Written by: Chantal van den Broek, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Chances are you've asked yourself this question at some point in your life. What makes me happy? A question that everyone answers differently. Happiness is something you want to experience, without it becoming a huge quest. Personal development is key in this and helps you discover how you give value to your life. The search for your value in life is about finding your personal life purpose & life mission. Once you discover your mission, you experience meaning in your life on a daily basis. When you have meaning you are in flow and do what you love to do. Discover the answer to the question: what can make me happy? Being truly happy is a process. It entails going through 4 transformation phases for sustainable change towards happiness. It’s not enough to ask yourself: What makes me happy? you also have to do something about it. Experiencing happiness comes your day when you work on it every day. It is a lifestyle and not a quick fix or program. I help you to go through the different phases, essential to accelerating the transformation to a happy life. I personally went through these phases, and as a result developed the tools that will really make a difference in your life. I will give you the answer to the question: What can make me happy? The 4 transformation phases for a health, wealth, abundance and prosperity in life are: 1. Core problems – if you keep going around in circles or getting stuck in your life First of all, it is about recognizing themes and challenges in your life. If you decide to tackle these themes, we will work on your core blockades together. Every person has issues that he or she encounters on a daily basis. Think, for example, of anxiety attacks, putting yourself second, pleasing behavior, defense mechanisms, solving karma and traumas. It is essential to ask: What makes me happy? Going through a change, a divorce, death or a traumatic event means your life suddenly looks completely different. At that moment, triggers are activated in your system that can affect you on a daily basis. You get stuck in a vicious circle or you get stuck completely. Experience for yourself how tackling your core blocks works. The effect is immediate. 2. Emotion management – ​​managing your emotions on a daily basis In a number of sessions, your core problems and the most intense emotions associated with them will be completely resolved and you will feel liberated and powerful. The second step is to learn how to manage your emotions. Once you have healed and are no longer blocked, you progress to the next level And have better insight into the question of what makes you happy? During remote healings tailored to your specific needs, you get to work with your emotions in the situations that are challenging for you. You receive a message prior to your personal session and receive help with the most intense emotions. Afterwards, you will feel liberated and in control of your emotions, so that you remain empowered in every situation and can choose to react differently. These are the right steps for living in the flow, experiencing pleasure and being at ease without the intense experience of the emotions. What makes me happy? soon becomes a lifestyle and not a question. 3. Life mission – everyone has a life mission for which he or she came to earth Every person is born with a life mission. A life mission can come in different formats: being a mother, learning to love yourself to major life-changing missions. Like setting up a business or a gift you have as a lightworker or a special talent that you can give to the world. Together with you I look at what you are really meant to do in this life and guide you with your gift and a personal handbook. Follow your path and live in relaxation, flow, with pleasure and ease. You use your talents for others. Besides knowing what you have to do, we zoom in on the blocks that keep you from doing what you are really meant to do. Through distance healing, the circumstance holding you back are fixed. In a session, we tackle the emotional splinters together and you receive an explanation as to why this has crossed your path. As a result, you can walk towards your life purpose and understand how to give a more concrete answer to the question: What makes me happy? 4. Manifesting – using the law of attraction Once you have handled the blocks and applied emotion management, you are ready for the next step. We teach you that nothing stands in the way of creating your most beautiful life. We have learned from our personal experiences and from the law of attraction and know better than anyone when you can start the manifesting program. This is how we know that there are deeper and hidden layers blocking you. Once you have dealt with these layers, it is possible to manifest. In the following articles, I will elaborate on the 4 phases for a healthy, wealthy fife of abundance & prosperity. Book* the free intake session now and get an insight into where you stand, and an answer to the question: What makes me happy? Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Chantal van den Broek, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine As a child I was aware early on that I had a special gift that I could not place at the time. I started my career and worked as a consultant for several large companies and quickly realized that I had the ability to take people with me in major transformations, with great success. I learned that personal and business development go hand in hand and this is how my company Empower Yourself was born. By tackling the actual core problem, you are empowered as a person in every situation and can experience happiness every day. This helps the company you work for achieve very positive business results. I also help them create a healhy, wealthy, abundance & prosperity life. I am the author of 2 books.

As the name suggests, an e-bike is powered by electricity or a motor and assisted by pedals. These are faster than a regular bike, and it doesn’t require much physical effort to ride them. Though they are fun to ride, they can be instantaneously dangerous if you’re not careful. However, with great power comes great responsibility. So if you’re planning for a bikepacking adventure soon, here are some safety tips to help you avoid potential accidents. Choose the Right E-bike Depending on where you plan to travel, select an e-bike that best suits your needs. The main thing you want to focus on is the level of comfort when going bike riding on your e-bike. Let’s learn more about these bikes. There are three categories of e-bikes that are available in the market: Class One: These are beginner e-bikes and are great for those learning how to ride. They are easy to ride and slower than other e-bikes, stopping at 20mph. The motor in the e-bike works as you pedal, making pedaling easier, and you get more control. They are considered less dangerous than their counterparts. Class Two: These e-bikes are a bit more advanced but have the same maximum speed of 20mph as the class one bikes. The only addition to these is the throttle-powered mode, where you can power your motor without using the pedals. Class Three: These are the fastest ones in the market. It is also a pedal-assist e-bike, just like class one, but you can reach up to a maximum speed of 28mph, unlike the class one bikes. Read Your E-bike Manual Before hopping on to your new e-bike and going out for a spin, consider reading the manual to understand what needs to be done. Is your e-bike battery-powered? How long do you have to charge it? How to assemble/disassemble parts? Which part goes where? And the list goes on. Knowing your vehicle’s strengths and weaknesses can prepare you for the worst. Equip With Proper Gear Whether a regular bike or a motorized one, it’s highly recommended that you be equipped with appropriate gear before riding your bike. Helmets, elbow and knee pads, and the proper clothing are essential items that keep you safe during an accident. In terms of clothing, sports apparel has become very popular in recent times. These are perfect as they won’t interfere with your bike's chains while you pedal. It is also advised to wear neon or fluorescent-colored clothing, so you are visible to others on the road. Another important gear is wearing appropriate cycling shoes. E-bikes are fast as it is, and if you decide to wear sandals, for instance, it increases the chances of you being toppled over. And we don’t want that! Keep Right Tire Pressure Go through your e-bike manual carefully and keep the tire pressure as suggested in the book. E-bikes are relatively heavier than regular bikes; therefore, keeping the tires at the right pressure will give you better control over your bike. Attach Lights Attach lights to your e-bike, so if you plan to travel during the night, you’ll be able to see the road clearly. Install a white light in the front and a red light at the rear of your e-bike. For additional safety, attach a light to your helmet as well. Install a Bell and a Horn To avoid collisions with the ongoing traffic and people, install a bell and a horn to alert them of your presence. Use the horn to alert cars and use the bell for pedestrians. Follow Traffic Regulations Even though you don’t require a license to ride an e-bike, you still have to follow the traffic regulations. Otherwise, you may suffer from physical injuries or get tangled up in a lawsuit. Avoid Dangerous Roads If you find yourself at the perimeter of a rough and muddy road, it’s best to avoid it if possible. However, if it’s unavoidable, then it is recommended that you ride your e-bike as slowly as possible till you reach a safer area. Taking risks is never a good idea, especially if you're up in mountains or hilly areas. If it’s too much of a risk, consider walking with your bike till you arrive in a place where you’ll feel capable of riding. Do Not Ride During the Night E-bikes tend to be very fast; therefore, it is advisable not to ride one at night. Even with all the lights adorned on your e-bike, unless necessary, it is best to give your e-bike and yourself a night’s rest. During the pandemic, some companies switched to electric vehicles, such as an e-cargo bike for home deliveries. If that is the case, ensure your e-bike is sufficiently-powered and has enough lights to make multiple trips during the night easy. Practice Before Riding Your E-bike After you’re done reading the manual, it’s time to put your knowledge to use. Practice mounting and dismounting, as this will determine your comfort level. Once you’ve got that straightened out, ride slowly and carefully around the neighborhood till you’ve got the hang of it. Once you become more advanced, you can ride your e-bike to your workplace or convenience stores. When you feel capable enough, you can take it out for a spin in wooded and hilly areas to try out the tires and note how it holds up against rough surfaces. Everything comes around to practicing every day to make you more confident. Final Thoughts Riding an e-bike can be intimidating but fun and adventurous. If you plan a bikepacking trip with friends, ensure you understand and follow safety protocols. Wear proper clothing and use appropriate safety gear to avoid serious injuries. Avoid dangerous roads and riding during the night. E-bikes' popularity has increased over the past few years and were a lifesaver during the pandemic for many companies. However, the number of accidents also increased. Therefore, when riding your e-bike, taking safety measures goes a long way.

Written by: Adelina Stefan, Senior Level Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Over the last decade, creating an inclusive and diverse working environment has been crucial for global organisations that have invested greatly in providing training and development opportunities to facilitate growth. However, these types of initiatives through solely training didn’t seem to bring a long-term result, as was evidenced in my research on Fostering cross-cultural understanding and skills in global organizations through intercultural training (2019). During the last few years, it has been proved that there is a better way to develop dedicated leaders who would feel empowered to take meaningful actions and ensure that employees are being heard, listened actively, and can thrive in a safe environment. An organisation’s approach towards creating an inclusive culture where employees feel mentally supported and psychologically safe is a vital part of leadership. A coaching approach across to leadership development frames the conversation differently than the traditional training as it’s people-centred and focused on empowering individuals themselves to reconnect to their inner essence, maximize their potential, take charge, and identify their own solutions instead of being told what path they should follow. What is coaching? Coaching is facilitating a system of relationships, empowering people to feel more connected both to each other and their own self. Coaching is extremely powerful no matter what you specialise in. Career Coaching in particular, an area very close to my heart, enables individuals to identify their passion in what they do and allows them to move forward in that direction. The focus and attention individuals get from a Career Coach are very valuable and the process becomes more like a journey to self-discovery with respect to what they want to do for their living and beyond. “My goal is to forge a better workplace and create a coaching culture where individuals feel emotionally and psychologically safe, empowered to deliver excellence and strive for the best. As a passionate advocate of the entrepreneurial spirit, a life-long learner, and an expat myself, I was always interested in learning about other cultures and supporting individuals to deal with the cultural shock while trying to make a seamless career transition, using their unique skills and talent. “ How can you cultivate an inclusive coaching culture? One of the most crucial elements of a productive workplace and a crucial part of developing leadership seems to be feeling trusted. Trust may have an impact on people's communication and thought processes as well as organizational hierarchies and workplace customs, all of which could be significant roadblocks in cross-border cooperation. The value of coaching is inherited and contributes to the creation of highly trustful relationships within organisations, which would have a series of positive outcomes including higher collaboration, higher levels of positivity, higher employee engagement, job satisfaction, and retention, and more effective problem-solving. Building trust is crucial to foster an inclusive diverse environment and as such, it depends on key values such as: respect, active listening, cultural awareness, and sensitivity, as well as different communication and personality types. For a diverse team to be strong, it needs to be inclusive. If hiring a diverse workforce is relatively easy, fostering inclusivity proves to be more challenging. This can be achieved through open communication in which members can express freely how they communicate and how they make decisions; in other words, by talking about diversity openly and finding a creative way through coaching to work effectively together. “I chose to become an Expat Career Coach and transition from training to coaching as I I felt that the impact of creating a positive change for people in transitions through coaching was aligned with my “what truly matters,” to empower professionals and leaders to articulate their value and talent with more impact, gain more clarity on their goals, purpose, and fulfillment in their life, and achieve sustainable career success.” Learn more about our Professional Coaching Mastery Certification for leaders and individuals who aspire to become Certified Professional Coaches ICF accredited Learn more about our Group Expat Coaching for expats ready to depart to build their unique toolbox to navigate the host culture confidently. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram connect with me on LinkedIn and visit my website for more info! Read more from Adelina! Adelina Stefan, Senior Level Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Adelina Stefan is a Professional Certified Coach & Intercultural Facilitator specialized in Career Development, with a deep expertise in international HR recruitment and selection and Training and Development. Having worked for 10+ years across cultures, Adelina seeks to catalyze individuals’ potential, helping them create and implement their unique career blueprint and, at the same time, achieve a healthy work-life balance. She specializes in working with expats and mid- to senior-level executives dealing with challenging work environments that can affect both their performance and well-being. She supports organizations in building a corporate coaching culture by highlighting individuals’ maximum potential and engagement so that they become dedicated and highly successful employees. Her practice includes Career, Life, Executive, and Agile Coaching for individuals, as well as developing and implementing corporate Human Resources practices for improving intercultural relations.

Written by: Mariana Macias, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. What if we were able to recognize and develop people from their future potential and not from their past experiences? It is well known that nowadays, it is quite a challenge to find top talent that suits and matches not only the company culture but the organization's pace and timing, as well as with location. After the lockdown and everyone now getting to see the possibility of working remotely, this has come to change all rules for recruiting and so retention. Like any other big change, this has brought pros and cons, and one of the biggest disadvantages is low engagement and high rotation. Even for the companies, it is more convenient hiring remote positions, which also opens the door for people to just swing from one job to another one, without even caring if they create long-lasting trustful relationships with the companies or neither about their professional growth. Truth to be told is that nowadays, people aren’t focusing on their future, and that is also a reflection of the leadership they are having. The way we have been operating is by judging the talent of the person based on a paper, basically on a resume that anyone can modify or manipulate according to the job description. But, what about if we became more interested in the development part? I’m saying instead of keeping looking for talent outside and keep reading resumes what if we became more aware of the existing ones and start seeing them for what they can become after creating environments for them to thrive and keep performing? It is also a way of saying, let’s trust in our people's abilities before they even believe in themselves! Is like seeing the person before that person even realizes their true potential! Isn’t that beautiful? Just imagine, what could be possible with cultures operating like this? How would their people feel? How would engagement, commitment, and even motivation be increased on so many levels? But mostly in a sustainable and healthy way. Every time we focus on the past-present of a person we are having a limited vision, is basically because of what you’d done and you are today is the place from where I’m taking the decision for your success plan or even considering a possible growth, but if as a leader I choose to rather focus on the future-present my vision will become unlimited. And then, I can lead you through unlimited possibilities and opportunities then, become infinite. Now, it is on the person to create opportunities within the company. Isn’t this empowering and motivating? We should be able to shift this mindset to go up, as a leader and then as an employee committed to his/her growth and thriving within the company knowing that your possibilities and opportunities are unlimited! How exciting is that! The reality is that we get managers in positions of top leadership and not real leaders. The real question as well to be answered would be, do I have the great talent on the right seat? Am I having the correct vision from future-present when I see my employee? Or am I limiting the person to their past-present stalling him from their true potential? If you were told that you have the opportunity as a leader to be a star maker, wouldn’t you take it? Lastly, another good question to be made is, who is coaching your leaders? Easy peasy, I can help you with that. You can always schedule a call and I’ll be happy to set the following steps for creating this shifting culture within your organization. Here’s the link to my calendar. Cheers! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Mariana! Mariana Macias, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Mariana Macias is well known for being the coach of HIGH TOP PERFORMERS! She also coaches and trains mostly C suite leaders. She has been serving for more than 5 years +1000 international companies such as Salesforce, The North Face, and Colgate, for mentioning, as well as coaching firms, independent clients, & entrepreneurs. She has been committed to the coaching industry, serving as well by hosting retreats from coast to coast & from Mexico to the States. Her methodology is 100% pure coaching, KPI's, and powerful questions that come with powerful inner breakthroughs that bring her clients to take full commitment and massive action into their lives. She is also certified as a meditation guide. And she's a Book Author ‒ "Tengo Una Historia Que Contarte" Available now on Amazon.

Written by: Adeline Torcol , Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. People often associate the life of a diplomat with a privileged life abroad. In fact, as a diplomat, you have access to the key actors of the political, economic, social, and cultural life of a country. Engaging in diplomatic missions means accepting important responsibilities: representing your country or organization’s foreign policy, and negotiating and implementing ambitious projects in a given country. We often see the tip of the iceberg of this profession, as an exciting and very rich learning experience. However, as with all professions, diplomats are not immune to the global epidemic of burnout. I have not found any specific studies on the risks of burnout for diplomat colleagues. And yet, if we were to invent the well-oiled machine for stress and burnout, the diplomatic profession would be a very good candidate to test it! Indeed, we recruit young people, ambitious, hardworking, committed to strong values with a tendency to perfectionism . Added to this, are long working hours, missions in the country, public events not to be missed, etc. As consequence, the days are longer, the nights shorter, and the weekends full of demands. The boundaries between professional and private life are tenuous. Stress, sleep problems, and difficult balance between professional and personal life are also common features of diplomatic engagement. The diplomat often comes with his/her family and/or partner and the question of their adaptation is essential . In case of difficulties, this could bring additional anxiety and stress for the diplomat colleague who feels responsible for his family’s well-being. In addition, a diplomat coming on his own in a new country faces loneliness which could turn for some into a burden. Accepting a diplomatic job is also being ready to serve your country in difficult conditions and to find yourself on the front line of a conflict , as in Ukraine. You are part of the essential staff staying in the country. This means navigating in the middle of a storm of reports, and meetings with its share of cold blood, stress, and anxiety. Diplomats posted in hardship posting may suffer from stress disorders and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). A former diplomat colleague told me that the essential qualities of a good diplomat are strength and resilience. I also think that vulnerability is also a primary quality. It is still difficult in this profession with its smooth image to talk openly about mental health and yet there is much to be gained by expressing one’s vulnerability, one’s emotions, one’s doubts, and one’s moments of stress, helplessness, or suffering. As the well-known researcher and writer, Brené Brown recalls:” To be the person who we long to be, we must be vulnerable. We must take off the armor, put down the weapons, who show up and let ourselves be seen”. I invite diplomats to make space for their vulnerability. Diplomats are not super humans; they are just men and women with heavy responsibilities who tend to forget they are just humans and imperfect humans. “ Vulnerability is the birthplace for a more authentic leadership bringing empathy and creativity in the workplace “ ‒ Brené Brown. While posted a few years ago in Nigeria at the EU embassy, I was convinced I was sufficiently prepared for this experience. I was a passionate worker, a perfectionist, I could no longer set limits, nor did I know how to express my emotions, my moments of overflow, of great stress, of shock following a bomb attack, etc. I observed my colleagues experiencing difficult and tense situations in silence. I felt that talking about our difficulties was taboo. In addition, distance from your Head Quarters reinforces this feeling of isolation or misunderstanding of what you experience in the field. I learned the hard skills for the job of a diplomat but not the soft skills, I didn’t have the tools to express my emotions and manage the stress and the unexpected of this job. I interviewed fellow diplomats for Pacify Your Mind podcast. ¹ I felt inspired listening to their stories, and how they managed stressful situations with their own inner resources such as mindfulness practice or talking to trusted colleagues about their mental health challenges. I committed myself through Pacify Your Mind to breaking mental health taboo in the diplomatic sector , to provide tools for organizations and colleagues to take care of their health and balance before, during their assignments, and upon their return. The stakes are high. Investing in the mental health of diplomatic colleagues means ensuring an alignment between the values of their organization or country and the professionals who embody them abroad. How can you represent the interests of your country, the values of peace and cooperation if you are close to burnout and therefore no longer at peace with yourself? This is a major issue because climate change crises, wars, and conflicts will require more effort and commitment from diplomatic colleagues. International organizations and Ministries of Foreign Affairs need to step up their support to colleagues in the field and help them face these new challenges without compromising their physical and mental health. Current and future diplomacy need healthy and resilient diplomats. How do you go about achieving wellbeing and balance in your diplomatic engagement? What are your main challenges? Do you find times to take care of your physical, mental and emotional health? I would love to hear from you in the comments below! Follow me on Facebook , Instagram , Li nkedIn , and visit my website for more info! Read more from Adeline! Adeline Torcol, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Adeline Torcol is helping professionals working to make the world better to put their well-being first. She is a former diplomat who worked for peace abroad including in hardship locations. She developed chronic stress symptoms and had no proper tools to deal with stress. She decided to learn about resilience and stress management methods like mindfulness. She believes that if you work for a peace project you need to develop your inner peace. She created Pacify Your Mind. She proposes coaching sessions to professionals engaged abroad who feel the need to reconnect with themselves and training to organizations who want to support their staff's well-being in the field and at Headquarters. Reference: https://podcast.ausha.co/pacify-your-min d

Written by: Anna London, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Were you aware that out of the 3.6M students that graduated from high school in last year in the US, only 24% scored at or proficient in math and reading comprehension? That is a delta of 76% of students that are affected, and those numbers have remained pretty much the same since 2005. These skills are needed to close the diversity gap in STEM/STEAM-related careers which are science, technology, engineering, math, and cyber security in which out-of-the-box thinking and problem-solving skills are vital. Let's face it, struggling students are being left behind and teachers do not have the tools necessary at the level needed to identify those students and provide the support needed. This is where Chrysallis.AI Metaversity comes in as it provides a personalized learning experience tailored to each student's learning pace and gives the teachers the tools, they need to assist these students through real-time laser-focused analytics What Is Chrysallis.AI Metaversity? Chrysallis.AI Metaversity is a secure SaaS AI learning platform with built-in machine learning capability tailored to each student's learning pace, provides laser-focused fluid real-time metrics to teachers as well as integration with AR/VR and other interactive ecosystems. It is scientifically proven that providing fun interactive learning aids improves the average student curriculum content retention rate from 20-40% to 80-90%. Chrysallis.AI Metaversity revolutionizes the way students learn in the classroom as well as provides the tools necessary for teachers to identify struggling students early through providing real-time learning analytics that pinpoints where specifically in the content students are struggling so the right resources can be provided. Chrysallis.AI LMS provides a personalized learning experience tailored to each student's learning needs. Chrysallis.AI Metaversity can be used in the classroom, in hybrid and/or distance learning education environments. What Is Learning Analytics? Learning analytics is a tool used to collect, measure, analyze, and report data for learners and their contexts. Trainers use learning analytics to understand and optimize learning and the environments in which it occurs. To accomplish your business goals, you must encourage your employees to embrace a culture of continuous learning. The best way to make this a reality is for organizations to invest in a learning management system (LMS) that hosts in-person, hybrid and/or eLearning courses and schedules. This software can also help you generate reports and track online training programs. LMS platforms are powerful tools. They provide training managers with the opportunity to implement effective learning analytics for a variety of organizations and provide a personalized experience for students. Most importantly, an LMS with analytic capabilities offers insight to improve compliance and learning. At the same time, an LMS helps you improve performance and mitigate risks by focusing on a personalized training program to meet individuals’ needs. Our platform has the ability to adjust and adapt the curriculum to each student’s pace through real-time advanced behavior analytics. Chrysallis.AI Metaversity has a built-in IDE, Labs, Assessment Tools and Dashboards, Auto grading and Laser-Focused Real-Time Insights for Teachers, Students, Parents and Organizations. Come learn with us! Contact us today for more information about our Chrysallis Metaversity behavior analytics software. Follow me on Instagram, and visit my website for more info! Anna London, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Anna London is an US Army Veteran, Colon Cancer Survivor, Educator, Cyber Security Expert, Entrepreneur.