Lisa Lam

To move forward, Don’t ask Why, Ask What instead

I have been asking myself a lot of “why” questions recently as I have a couple of friends facing some tough times. The first thought that comes to mind is “Why did it happen to her?” “Why should someone who did nothing wrong have to suffer?” The “why” question does not bring about any answerContinue reading “To move forward, Don’t ask Why, Ask What instead”

What does a balance life look like to you?

I was reading an article this morning by Jared Lynch on the Sydney Morning Herald entitled “Work-life balance? Take condoms , says Southern Cross Austereo radio boss.” I thought it was interesting and funny and that got me thinking. When did this term work-life balance start? Why did anyone even come up with it? WhatContinue reading “What does a balance life look like to you?”

Bounce Back

Have you ever felt defeated? Feel stuck in a rut? Can’t seem to find the way through? Don’t know what to do next? What do you do to break through that situation? What tools do you have in your arsenal to change perspective and see other possibilities? I have always been impressed with professional athletes. Continue reading “Bounce Back”

Stop Using these 3 Words or Phrases : “Step Up”, “But”, “Potential”

We have all been there, done that and said it. What would happen if we stopped using certain words or phrases during performance review. What am I talking about? The top 3 most common “dreaded” words or phrases: Step Up: Yeah that’s right, you have heard it. Personally I have heard it and sadly I have usedContinue reading “Stop Using these 3 Words or Phrases : “Step Up”, “But”, “Potential””

Acknowledgement: Do we celebrate enough?

Who does not enjoy a good celebration? Celebrations are great, it’s fun, it’s exciting, it’s full of energy and laughter. We celebrate successes, big milestones and occasions e.g. Christmas, New Year etc. Celebrations are meant to show appreciations, a coming together to recognise and acknowledge achievements and goals reached. Apart of the “big” celebrations, weContinue reading “Acknowledgement: Do we celebrate enough?”