What Is A ‘Chief Remote Officer’ & Who Needs Them?

by Deseri Garcia | Nov 21, 2022 | Team Coach | 0 comments

Do you remember when the business world was collectively scrambling to abruptly transition from brick-and-mortar work models to the largely unknown and often bewildering territory of remote working? And there was a panicked scramble to answer ever-evolving questions,...

Neurodiversity, DEI & the Power of Knowledge

by Deseri Garcia | Oct 31, 2022 | Team Building | 0 comments

Let’s talk about diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) policies and programs in your workplace. If I asked you about the diversity part, and to name the types of differences that might be present within your organization, what would be your answers? I...

Whataboutism, Finger-Pointing & The Blame Game at Work

by Deseri Garcia | Sep 23, 2022 | Team Building | 0 comments

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...

The Frozen Middle: Defrosting Tips For Managers & Leaders

by Deseri Garcia | Jul 25, 2022 | Leadership Development | 0 comments

The Frozen Middle. It sounds like a great title for a television series or mystery novel, doesn’t it? In reality, the term describes those in middle management who are tasked with carrying out strategies and direction from upper-level management, but aren’t actually...

“Celebrate Victories” & Other Top Team-Building Tips

by Deseri Garcia | Jun 22, 2022 | Leadership Development | 0 comments

Whenever I come across an insightful article about team building, I still get a little giddy. That’s because time and time again, over the years and through my own work with corporations and organizations, I’ve seen the positive impact that it has – on...