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In the unpredictable journey of life, stress emerges as a relentless adversary to our motivation. Its impact is profound, often leaving us feeling drained and demotivated. Yet, within this challenge lies an opportunity for growth and resilience. At Cambiana, we recognize the intricate relationship between motivation and stress, offering solutions that empower individuals to navigate these obstacles and emerge stronger. Read more

Conflict is an inevitable part of any workplace. Whether it stems from differences in opinion, personality clashes, or misunderstandings, it can have significant implications for both individuals and organizations. However, conflict doesn’t have to be solely negative. When managed effectively, it can lead to new perspectives, enhanced collaboration, and innovative solutions. Understanding how individuals typically handle conflict and leveraging tools… Read more

A Spotlight on Leadership and Coaching Effective leadership is the cornerstone of organizational success, influencing both present performance and the ability to navigate the future. In this article, we delve into the concept of people development and its pivotal role in enhancing leadership skills, with a specific focus on coaching. Leadership and its Impact Leadership is more than just a… Read more

In the dynamic landscape of professional growth and development, understanding the role of triggers is paramount. Triggers are the catalysts that can influence our responses and behaviors, and at Cambiana, we recognize their significance in fostering personal and professional development. Our programs focus on essential areas such as Change, Personality, Communication, and Teams, all of which are deeply intertwined with… Read more

With September’s arrival, we step into a month filled with fresh opportunities and renewed energy. As we return to our workstations and classrooms, there’s a palpable sense of excitement in the air. It’s a season of fresh beginnings, a time when we can rekindle our motivation and refine our decision-making skills. At Cambiana, we see September as the perfect moment… Read more

The process of decision-making in the corporate world can be a complex and challenging endeavor. It requires an understanding of the various factors that influence decision-making, as well as the tools and techniques that can be used to help facilitate the process. There are different knowledge models that help to define the structure of the decision problem and the relationships… Read more

“Learning is the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience” (David Kolb). Based on his four-stage learning cycle (see our blog article “Kolb’s Cycle of Reflective Practice”), Kolb defined four different learning styles which ultimately complete his Experiential Learning Theory (1984). Influenced by various factors, such as social environment or educational experiences, he states that each human… Read more

Journaling or putting our thoughts in writing have many benefits, not only on our cognitive process and on our ability to focus, but also on our creativity and our mental health. Kolb’s Cycle of Reflective Practice, also called Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle (1984) is a model aiming to help people learn from their experiences which also serves as a basis… Read more

Ethnocentrism vs Ethnorelativism When I start a long trip, facing a very different culture than mine, I am  aware I will have to watch out not being ethnocentric. I have been visiting many other places before, but this time I would still say it is again a new start, so what has changed? My age? My job? My condition? Maybe. And… Read more

“As humans, we can identify galaxies light years away and we can study particles smaller than an atom, but we still haven’t unlocked the mystery of the 3 lbs of matter that sits between our ears” – President Barack Obama on the BRAIN initiative, 2015. Neurosciences bring fascinating light to different forms of human intelligence, whether individual or collective systems. Read more

CEO Gaëlle Piernikarch answers Thrive Global’s questions on Emotional Intelligence and resilience. Arianna Huffington is the founder and CEO of Thrive Global, a leading behaviour change tech company with the mission of changing the way we work and live by ending the collective delusion that burnout is the price we must pay for success. She has been named to Time Magazine’s list… Read more

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” – Aristotle From ancient Greece philosophy to modern psychology, knowing who we are and understanding our own inner world has been playing a key role in bringing human beings to a stage of personal growth. Defined by psychologist Daniel Goleman as “knowing one’s internal states, preference, resources and intuitions”[1], self-awareness… Read more

“No organization ever created innovation. People innovate, not companies.” – Seth Godin In times when change, digital transformation and globalization have become daily topics, there is a strong emphasis on drawing upon our creativity and innovative strengths to find solutions to the new problems that arise. Knowledge is now accessible everywhere and anytime, and new ideas spread at fast… Read more

We recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s steps on the moon. It was a breakthrough made possible by human effort and cutting-edge technology. Inevitably, we remember the astronaut’s famous quote, “One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” Much like the discovery of space, digitization is advancing exponentially in many areas of research and daily… Read more