The Bright & Dark Side of Resilience
I’ve been revisiting the word resilience lately, and what it really means for a person to be described as resilient. You might be thinking, “Des, what’s the big deal?” And on the surface, you’d be right. Resilience is a revered trait and common topic in the coaching...
Whataboutism, Finger-Pointing & The Blame Game at Work
Oh, if only work teams could all get along. But it usually doesn’t work that way, and often due to three destructive elements: whataboutism, finger-pointing and playing the blame game—all of which are toxic if left unchecked. When Vida Aventura clients need help with...
Reframing: How to Turn Problems Into Opportunities
Take a minute to think about this past week, month or even the year. I’m betting there were times when you didn’t get what you wanted, things just didn’t go your way, or you felt stuck in a rut and not going anywhere. Maybe it was due to a negative reaction from a...
Are Remote Workers Happier? New Study Says Yes
I’m fielding lots of questions from clients these days – especially executives participating in Vida Aventura leadership development programs – and they revolve around corporate culture, remote working, and hybrid work structure. Some of their biggest...