A Crossroads Originally from the Czech Republic, Nika accepted a life-changing scholarship at 17 to study abroad, embarking on an adventure that led her to various countries and a postdoctoral fellowship at Columbia University. In 2022, she unexpectedly discovered Human Better EDU’s coaching program at the university. “I was at a crossroads,” she shared. “I … From Fear to Freedom
Why do we, your parents and society, keep insisting the 20s are the best years of your life and that we would do anything to go back to being 25. Would we? Really now, would we? Sure, it’s energizing and fun to be young. Your body runs on fumes without protest. Your eyes only crinkle … Dear 20-Something…
Leaders often find themselves stuck in a cycle of constant reaction—racing against the clock, juggling demands, and putting out fires as they arise. It is like living in a video game. But the key to effective leadership isn’t fending off these constraints; it’s about expanding your capacity so you can lead with intention, inspire creativity, … Expanding Capacity
Why can it be so hard to talk to teenagers? In my years of teaching high school and coaching parents and teens, I have heard some of the funniest analogies about talking to teenagers. Can anyone relate? Why can it be so hard to talk to teenagers? So knowing all of this, how do we … The Tightrope of Talking to Teens
Mick Jagger sings so confidently about having time on his side, yet, most of us feel quite otherwise. As coaches, one of the most common complaints we hear is that people don’t have enough time to do the things they dream about such as starting a business, writing a book, dating, exercising regularly, you name … How to Get Time on Your Side
The Power of Acknowledgment in Corporate Teams Hey leaders, what if I told you that one of the perks of your job is that you get to make people feel great. No matter your industry, your title, or the number of people you manage, every leader, manager and CEO has the opportunity, and the privilege, … High Fives and Happy Vibes
More than a Starbucks Gift Card this Teacher Appreciation Teachers, this newsletter is devoted to you. Grab paper and pen or fire up a Google doc, because we’ve got a quick coaching exercise just for you. It’ll only take 15 minutes and could make your workday a whole lot brighter. May is Teacher Appreciation Month, … Teachers, 15 minutes to a happier work day
Let’s rewrite the things middle schoolers say. There are a slew of recent Tik Tok videos devoted to “Things Middle Schoolers Say” and they are full of snide comments, targeted insults, side eyes and insecure groupthink. None of that sounds too far off from my middle school experience. But wait, what if we could get … Middle School Matters
Do you agree? Of course February is a time for expressing affection toward those we love, but it is also an ideal time to address and resolve conflicts with people we are at odds with, as sometimes these negative relationships take up even more of our time and energy. At HB EDU conflict resolution is … Resolving Conflict is an Act of Love
By: Casey Seidenberg Dreading back-to-school? Do this! Do you have that familiar mix of back-to-school anticipation, dread, and impending “I’m going to get lost in the school maze” anxiety. What if I told you that you possess a secret weapon to transform your school experience? Enter the world of taglines – snappy one-liners that hold … Taglines for a Great School Year!
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