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Our Choices

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iWcleEQ_-Q In this short video, I reflect on Viktor Frankl’s powerful insight into human freedom, drawn from his experience in Nazi concentration camps. His philosophy—that we can always choose our attitude, no matter the...

Don’t Just Stick to Your Plan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhJ8gPnDX6o How do you prepare for difficult meetings without becoming trapped by your own plan? A well-structured plan gives you confidence before a high-stakes meeting, but no plan survives reality unchanged. Unexpected challenges...

Being Kind to Ourselves with Protection and Permission

https://youtube.com/shorts/k6dw0SPS6eE What does it mean to be kind to yourself? It’s not just about indulgence or denial—it’s about finding the balance between permission and protection. In this video, we explore: ✅ The psychological concept of self-permission and...

Something’s Troubling Me

When problems feel overwhelming or difficult to express, a structured approach can bring clarity. This article introduces a powerful coaching tool from the book Something’s Troubling Me, designed to support professionals in articulating concerns and finding a path forward. A must-read for those facing challenges in their personal or professional lives.

Task Management Canvas

Whether you’re overwhelmed by tasks or just want more clarity in your workflow, the Task Management Canvas helps you build a personalized time and task management system.

Interesting questions

Asking the right questions is a powerful communication tool. In this article, we explore how focusing on intention, clarity, and brevity can help you influence conversations, gain deeper insights, and build trust in client or team interactions.

Anna Karenina and Client Encounters

What do Russian literature and technical communication have in common? In this article, we explore the Anna Karenina principle and how it helps us understand why client encounters fail — and what makes them succeed. Whether you’re managing expectations, handling objections, or navigating complexity, this insight can sharpen your approach.

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Best practices Exchange for Engineering Team Leaders

What happens when engineering leaders step back from daily demands to reflect and share insights with peers? In this article, we explore the value of structured exchanges for enhancing leadership, problem-solving, and learning culture within technical teams.

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Best Practice Exchange outcomes

This article summarizes the insights and takeaways from a Best Practice Exchange session at ICONDA Solutions, where professionals discussed learning, feedback, and growth. Whether you’re a coach, team leader, or engineer, these reflections can help shape your own learning and development strategy.

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Engineering Support Beyond Do, Doc, Done

Many engineering teams limit their support to completing tasks, documenting, and moving on. But what if your team could do more — like shaping customer outcomes and influencing decisions? Discover how technical professionals can grow into trusted advisors, not just service providers.

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Engineers Add More Value with a Balanced Problem Solving Approach

Engineers often rely on sharp analytical skills — but real impact comes from balancing logic with empathy and communication. This article explores how a holistic approach to problem-solving enables engineers to create more sustainable solutions, work more effectively with others, and add long-term value.

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