How can employers utilize a CaaS platform to promote diversity and inclusion within the workplace?
In today’s fast-changing work environments, diversity and inclusion (D&I) are no longer catch...
READ MOREAs the world changes, our perspective about it changes too. At Timbre Media, our clients are now not just interested in corporate conundrums but also about personal development and selfhood. And how we must all cope with an unprecedented time in our life. Hence, our podcasts, shows and assorted content has been tailored to address these new questions in the post Covid-19 world. A lot of thought is being invested in how this pandemic will alter who we are and who we will become in the years to come.
In this blog, we discuss some thoughts on what some of the best minds are saying about personal reinvention during the Covid-19 crisis.
Kimberlee Davis, Host and Founder of The Fiscal Feminist feels the best way to negotiate the current crisis is to reevaluate our finances, focus on our long-term goals, and reflect on our personal identity.
Davis says , there is no limit to the lessons to be learned from the pandemic.
Not only there is now a new normal to adapt to in terms of economic and health adjustment, we need to also manage stress and anxiety on a daily basis. How can we do all this and prepare ourselves for the future? By reinventing the idea that we can either be this or that, says Kimberlee who’s been a corporate securities lawyer, an investment banker, entrepreneur and stay-at-home mom.
As she points out, the changes we make today may not always succeed but she says, a quarantine is a never before opportunity to take leaps of faith. She adds, “ With mouths to feed, bills to pay, and immune systems to protect, taking stock of the bigger picture might seem like a low priority at the moment, but it really shouldn’t be. Ultimately, who we choose to be—in business, in wealth, in family, or just plain spiritually—will determine our paths forward out of this crisis.”
She says, in the current chaos and loss of control, we can control our own sense of self and use this unique time away from normal routine to do some self-reflection and evaluation and ask ourselves some important questions.
Kimberlee’s questions are as follows:
What’s important to my emotional development as a person?
What’s important to my economic goals?
What’s important to my interpersonal relations and social/ethical perspective?
Our answers to the questions must be holistic and practical, she says and we must be honest about what areas can be improved upon. Be it savings, mental health, family equations, health, professional growth.
Going over spending habits, analysing how we use money and time and energy, connect with our creative side and with our family , deal with uncertainty, stillness and occasional anxiety will decide how well we cope with the future.
Kimberlee says, to readjust your career path, take this opportunity to learn new skills and pursue interests that have been on the back burner. She advises, “The Internet is full of how-to videos and video-networking/coaching platforms that are just a click or swipe away. Use it as a tool for reinvention, not just a vehicle for killing time as we wait for the economy to reopen. Set specific and achievable financial goals, taking one step at a time so as not to get overwhelmed and give up on your strategy in frustration.”
Make a little effort everyday to break out of the ennui that is bound to set in sometimes.
Take a small walk everyday.
Set a morning schedule to include a wellness practice.
Dress every morning as if you are ready to leave for work and designate hours to finishing your official tasks.
Set time aside to explore opportunities that can offer you a more satisfying professional growth.
Make sure to have nutritious meals on time, get enough sleep, a healthy dose of sunlight, quality time with loved ones because as the writer says, the excuse “I don’t have time” is no longer an option.
Lesley Jane Seymour, editor of CoveyClub, an online club for women says we are living in a time that has given us the chance to reinvent and to adapt to tough changes in a positive way.
And she says, “The only way we are going to get through tough times like this is by leaning on the people we love — our families, our friends, our communities. I also cope with adversity in a particular way: by launching into service to others.”
Which basically means that helping others helps our sense of well being too. So whether we are donating masks, gloves, gowns, face shields, and goggles , like she does to those who need it most or donating money to NGOS supporting animals and out of work artisans, it will all add up to making us feel better about our reality. And expand our identity to include the well-being of others.
If there are questions you want answered be they personal or professional, there are podcasts, webinars and more to help you find information and motivation, she says.
Sanjeev Sinha writes in Financial Express that post Covid-19, reprioritization of life goals has taken place across the board, health has unanimously taken top priority, and personal growth has seen a steep rise.
He writes, “Of all the life goals — Wealth, Fame, Image, Relationships, Personal Growth, and Health — Health remains India’s top-most aspiration and is an unprecedented 6.7 points ahead of the next most important aspirations, clearly indicating how the pandemic and a change in social behaviour have increased the focus on health, both mental and physical. “
Image and Wealth, says he, are no longer the biggest aspirations and their places have been taken by Personal Growth and Relationships.
He also makes an important observation and we quote, “Covid-19 has made the existing flaws in our social and economic systems even more apparent.It also offers us a chance to deliver fundamental reforms that put people at the heart of the global economy.With the right leadership and common purpose, we can do this.”
He cites Klaus Schwab – Chairman of the World Economic Forum In early June, – who called for a ‘great reset’ of our economic and social foundations following the pandemic.
He says, “It is becoming increasingly clear that the global economy is no longer delivering what is needed. The most obvious symptoms of this breakdown include climate change, inequality and populism. Social progress has become decoupled from economic progress. Put simply, we have a design problem. And now Covid-19 is making the flaws even more apparent.We need fundamental reform and civil society, employees and the business community all have a crucial role to play.” This according to him means that individuals and businesses must wed profit with sustainability and inclusiveness to make sure nobody is left out, be they stakeholders, employees, customers, suppliers, local communities or broader society.
He says, we cannot choose between long-term sustainability and short-term improvements in the economy. We need both and must have the willingness to think differently about how our economic systems work.
He concludes and we couldn’t have put it better, “COVID-19 has generated a shared global experience of a defining moment in human history. What is ensuing now is a period of reflection; one where people are not thinking about returning to the world they had, but creating and advancing to the world they want. Given a new sense of purpose engendered by the pandemic, I believe that we can make the leap.”
In today’s fast-changing work environments, diversity and inclusion (D&I) are no longer catch...
READ MOREThe significance of effective internal communication, continuous training, innovation and employee ...
READ MOREDid you know that the average employee spends only 4.5 hours per day on actual work? (Source: HBR)....
READ MOREThe Podcaster Pro is a platform that transforms how businesses communicate with their staff. This t...
READ MOREFostering a solid workplace culture and ensuring employee contentment have become more significant ...
READ MOREWhat is a Netflix-style SaaS product? A Netflix-style SaaS (Software as a Service) product is a ...
READ MOREImagine trying to direct a team in the current fast-paced, remotely operated work environment. When...
READ MOREIn the current job marketplace, it is impossible to overestimate the importance of effectual commun...
READ MOREIn today's digital landscape, videocasts and podcasts have emerged as powerful tools for driving cu...
READ MOREBeing ahead of the competition is vital for business in today’s digital era. One way to stay comp...
READ MOREDesigning limited series content is indeed the best thing that can attract more SEO and organic tra...
READ MOREIn In the current digital era where information is easily accessible and competition is fierce, the...
READ MORETo be in compliance, the BFSI sector has to strictly follow the rules. Knowledgeable employees are ...
READ MOREIn the fast-paced digital age, traditional corporate town halls are becoming outdated. To cope with...
READ MOREAs it is said by Carrie Latet- "Communication is at the heart of healthcare." In the end, it's abou...
READ MOREEver felt overwhelmed by the jargon and complexity of financial products like mutual funds, ETFs, o...
READ MOREEver wondered how podcasts and videos can make your work life more Interactive & exciting? W...
READ MOREA business that was founded decades ago could, back in the day, maintain a fairly consistent busine...
READ MOREIn today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the significance of developing compelling and eff...
READ MOREIn order to make a healthy work environment and to make the business successful, effective communic...
READ MOREPodcasts have become the storytelling maestros of the ever-changing digital content world, enthrall...
READ MORE1. Educational Content: Podcasts offer a platform to deliver educational content on various topics,...
READ MORE“Podcasting is a medium that allows anyone to share their voice and their message with the world,...
READ MOREIn today’s rapidly evolving landscape of corporate communications, companies are constantly looki...
READ MORECorporate communication is managing the flow of information and messages within the organisation. I...
READ MOREIn the constantly changing sphere of corporate communication and marketing, companies are always in...
READ MOREOrganizations in the ever-changing world of corporate culture must prioritize effective communicati...
READ MOREPodcasts are one of the best ways to reach out to a wide range of potential customers for a brand. ...
READ MOREIn today's competitive business landscape, cultivating a compassionate corporate culture has become...
READ MOREIn the rapidly evolving landscape of workplace communication, companies are looking for innovative ...
READ MOREEvery year, with newer technologies and trends coming up in the digital world, the expectations of ...
READ MOREIn a world characterised by rapid technological advances, changing social norms, and dynamic market...
READ MOREChristmas is less than two weeks away now, and the excitement is already filling the air around us!...
READ MOREIn today's world of work, it is crucial to create a link between content and employee engagement. E...
READ MOREThanksgiving is approaching us in a couple weeks, and most of us are looking forward to celebrating...
READ MORESafeguarding your desires through content and cybersecurity is an essential aspect of our virtual a...
READ MOREIn today's interconnected world, consumers are paying more attention to how their purchases affect ...
READ MOREIn the fast-paced realm of event promotion, effective communication stands as the key to success. T...
READ MORERecognizing and rewarding employees for their commitment and effort is essential to fostering a hea...
READ MOREA sense of belonging. We hear this phrase more frequently these days in relation to successful orga...
READ MOREIn today's fast-paced world, employees aspire to become leaders in their respective industries. Whi...
READ MORESocially responsible investors assess potential investments using a set of standards for a company'...
READ MOREIn today's digital landscape, businesses face an ongoing challenge: capturing the attention and int...
READ MOREBusinesses across all industries are constantly seeking new methods to effectively communicate with...
READ MOREWriting is still king when it comes to marketing in the modern digital age. Consistently producing ...
READ MOREThe value of writing in the modern digital era cannot be overemphasized enough. A well-written piec...
READ MORECollaboration is critical to every organization's success. Employees that work effectively together...
READ MOREIn recent years, audio content has grown in popularity as a communication and entertainment tool. C...
READ MOREIn today’s digital age, content is king, and creating an immersive experience for the user is mor...
READ MOREDiverse teams are a lot of fun to work with since they provide fresh insights while also posing the...
READ MOREVirtually every emerging mass medium claims it will usher in a new era of revolutionary change. Aft...
READ MOREIn any business, the human resources department is critical. They are in charge of attracting, keep...
READ MOREOne of those organisational activities that is frequently overlooked and devalued is employee induc...
READ MORERewards & Recognition The world we live in is powered by hard workers, smart thinkers and pa...
READ MOREBlog Content: Keys to Exploring Overseas Audiobook Markets with Ease International Audiobook...
READ MOREIf you’re like most companies, you know how hard it is to keep your people motivated and engaged....
READ MOREAs a business or an organization, no matter the size, your company’s perception as an ‘employer...
READ MOREThe first day at work for any employee feels like a race well won that started on the day they firs...
READ MOREAudiobooks are a modern, efficient way of getting more “reading” done in the finite number of h...
READ MOREIn these times of uncertainty induced by the pandemic, companies are facing their greatest challeng...
READ MOREEmployee induction is one of those corporate processes that is often underrated and undervalued. An...
READ MOREDoes listening to audiobooks lead to better comprehension or retention compared to a physical book,...
READ MOREUnderstanding the world of internal communications The world of internal communication has come ...
READ MOREL&D, Learning and Development, has become every company or organisation’s top priority in rec...
READ MOREDoes employee engagement still matter? Most companies and organizations world over have tried e...
READ MOREOne of the biggest learnings during the pandemic has been to figure how to adapt to the new normal,...
READ MORESurely one of the biggest and most widely felt results of the ongoing global pandemic has been the ...
READ MOREThe COVID-19 pandemic threw up a whole lot of unimaginable obstacles. While the world joined hands ...
READ MOREIt’s interesting because employer branding has taken centre stage for many organizations in recen...
READ MORE8 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER USING A PODCAST Storytelling is really what makes us ...
READ MOREThe global COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a barrage of risks. Aside from the obvious and pri...
READ MOREThe answer is simple. Podcasting which in its most successful form, offers perfectly blended infota...
READ MOREEven before the pandemic hit, an email glut post a holiday and work-related phone calls during a we...
READ MOREThe pandemic has changed our consumption habits when it comes to entertainment and information and�...
READ MOREWell begun is half done. Nowhere is this more apt than in employee induction. Effective employee on...
READ MOREAs the old saying goes, ‘Prevention is better than the cure.” The same holds true even in the c...
READ MOREEase of doing business means something different these days. It means that post Covid -19, the worl...
READ MORECorporate podcasts are a great way to connect with the people in your organization across distances...
READ MOREOne of the biggest challenges for any company is keeping employees interested enough to come into w...
READ MOREWell, yes. Let’s start with the ‘why’ of listening to podcasts, and hopefully, that will conv...
READ MORETimbre Media’s content creation addresses multiple questions raised by corporate clients. Recentl...
READ MOREDiverse teams are great fun to work in, with refreshing new perspectives but also with their own un...
READ MOREWho would have thought that one day the customer would be dethroned from his long reign as king? Ma...
READ MORE