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![3 ways to turn a crisis into a gift [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_b706178b5b2448ed82ebfe63d378b031~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1000,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_b706178b5b2448ed82ebfe63d378b031~mv2.jpg)
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3 ways to turn a crisis into a gift [Wise Wednesdays]
So in the space of 3 years, we’ve had to face the cost of living crisis, the energy crisis, the Covid crisis, a new war, etc. But has...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Jul 19, 20233 min read
![The joy and messiness of life – 5 questions [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_7335e81606204f67bcfc136034f17237~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1000,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_7335e81606204f67bcfc136034f17237~mv2.jpg)
![The joy and messiness of life – 5 questions [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_7335e81606204f67bcfc136034f17237~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1080,h_1080,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_7335e81606204f67bcfc136034f17237~mv2.jpg)
The joy and messiness of life – 5 questions [Wise Wednesdays]
This week, I’m sharing from my mid-year reflections with prompts you can play with. Life is seasonal and transitions involve messy...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Jul 12, 20234 min read
![Relief vs Peace of Mind [Wise Wednesdays]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ictm6BNWIxQ/maxresdefault.jpg)
Relief vs Peace of Mind [Wise Wednesdays]
When going through a transition in your career or leadership approach, it can be confusing to know which opportunities to take. Change...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Jul 5, 20233 min read
![It’s not about your CV (Résumé)…[Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_c05e1e03e26c420390dcb820d7d8ca0d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1000,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_c05e1e03e26c420390dcb820d7d8ca0d~mv2.jpg)
![It’s not about your CV (Résumé)…[Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_c05e1e03e26c420390dcb820d7d8ca0d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1080,h_1080,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_c05e1e03e26c420390dcb820d7d8ca0d~mv2.jpg)
It’s not about your CV (Résumé)…[Wise Wednesdays]
So you’re thinking of dusting off your CV and looking to new horizons? Or just keeping your options open? I seem to have had a few...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Jun 28, 20232 min read
![Stop Scrolling and Do It [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_a6b2f380aab845e6a92765f5d1b95788~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1000,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_a6b2f380aab845e6a92765f5d1b95788~mv2.jpg)
![Stop Scrolling and Do It [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_a6b2f380aab845e6a92765f5d1b95788~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1080,h_1080,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_a6b2f380aab845e6a92765f5d1b95788~mv2.jpg)
Stop Scrolling and Do It [Wise Wednesdays]
Stop Scrolling and Do It [Wise Wednesdays] Are you scrolling more these days? We spend an average of 2 to 3 hours a day scrolling…And...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Jun 14, 20233 min read
![The antidote to self-doubt [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_797b8ddf60a848d898c8a8bf91ba22c3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1000,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_797b8ddf60a848d898c8a8bf91ba22c3~mv2.jpg)
![The antidote to self-doubt [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_797b8ddf60a848d898c8a8bf91ba22c3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1168,h_1168,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_797b8ddf60a848d898c8a8bf91ba22c3~mv2.jpg)
The antidote to self-doubt [Wise Wednesdays]
When you’re sitting in a circle surrounded by truth, vulnerability and courage, amazing things happen. But what about when you’re alone....
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Jun 7, 20232 min read
![Why Imposter Phenomenon reduces your influence (and how to stop that) [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_a27d626a7b9c4fed9eb9e93987d5f058~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1000,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_a27d626a7b9c4fed9eb9e93987d5f058~mv2.jpg)
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Why Imposter Phenomenon reduces your influence (and how to stop that) [Wise Wednesdays]
My CV was a meter long. I had more letters in my name than behind my name as my coach pointed out. But I still felt inadequate most of...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
May 31, 20233 min read
![The Only Lesson That Matters + Happy 7th Anniversary [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_762e6e3790914a36a2f261e1266d9b4c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1000,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_762e6e3790914a36a2f261e1266d9b4c~mv2.jpg)
![The Only Lesson That Matters + Happy 7th Anniversary [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_762e6e3790914a36a2f261e1266d9b4c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1080,h_1080,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_762e6e3790914a36a2f261e1266d9b4c~mv2.jpg)
The Only Lesson That Matters + Happy 7th Anniversary [Wise Wednesdays]
I had just completed my Tony Robbins coaching certificate and felt ready to start taking on clients. And it worked. The plan was to do...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
May 24, 20232 min read
Transform the world with your Presence @ The London Leaders Circle
It’s 40 years since my first school report stated that I was ‘assertive’. ‘Assertive’ 4-year-old me. In my career, people have described...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
May 17, 20233 min read
![How to break free of anxiety [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_111ed093ca2f4ee387daecb4a1c0fc22~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1000,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_111ed093ca2f4ee387daecb4a1c0fc22~mv2.png)
![How to break free of anxiety [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_111ed093ca2f4ee387daecb4a1c0fc22~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1080,h_1080,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_111ed093ca2f4ee387daecb4a1c0fc22~mv2.png)
How to break free of anxiety [Wise Wednesdays]
It’s an immense joy when clients start to notice people saying to them: “You seem calmer and more confident recently. What happened?” As...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
May 10, 20232 min read
![How to give a real compliment: appreciation vs evaluation [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_69b04b789eff4ae69652de6b9edeffb0~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1000,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_69b04b789eff4ae69652de6b9edeffb0~mv2.png)
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How to give a real compliment: appreciation vs evaluation [Wise Wednesdays]
Most people struggle to give meaningful compliments to others let alone themselves. It can feel uncomfortable and awkward. I was speaking...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
May 3, 20232 min read
![Turn the unknown into your ally [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_63a40a6265c9406b8765729cf066b301~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1000,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_63a40a6265c9406b8765729cf066b301~mv2.png)
![Turn the unknown into your ally [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_63a40a6265c9406b8765729cf066b301~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1080,h_1080,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_63a40a6265c9406b8765729cf066b301~mv2.png)
Turn the unknown into your ally [Wise Wednesdays]
While doing some research on liberational coaching, I heard a quote: “The opposite of slavery is not freedom. The opposite of slavery is...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 26, 20232 min read
![My Weekend at a Buddhist Monastery [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_fce18c2cbdbb4fdcb20ba279255e2788~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_674,h_672,fp_0.50_0.50,lg_1,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_fce18c2cbdbb4fdcb20ba279255e2788~mv2.png)
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My Weekend at a Buddhist Monastery [Wise Wednesdays]
Have you ever thought of running away to an ashram or monastery? As a transformational coach, I place importance on self-reflection and...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 26, 20232 min read
![Lean Back and nurture your health [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_54c89837d76b4430b7d4ec7f2ea6f928~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_684,h_677,fp_0.50_0.50,lg_1,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_54c89837d76b4430b7d4ec7f2ea6f928~mv2.png)
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Lean Back and nurture your health [Wise Wednesdays]
“Lean in”, they said. And women all over the world worked even harder. It helped to some extent. But if you’re overstimulated,...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 26, 20232 min read
![Work as a traumatic environment [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_dc7295c3e8e748da890ca11a282e6098~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1000,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_dc7295c3e8e748da890ca11a282e6098~mv2.png)
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Work as a traumatic environment [Wise Wednesdays]
One of the insights that my clients find most liberating is that work can be a traumatic environment. You may have heard of ‘Moral...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20231 min read
![Embrace Who You Are and Do it Your Way [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_53c79fbc8bc44a78995b53532a74b63e~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_520,h_768,fp_0.50_0.50,lg_1,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_53c79fbc8bc44a78995b53532a74b63e~mv2.png)
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Embrace Who You Are and Do it Your Way [Wise Wednesdays]
Is it OK to be different? If you’ve been reading WW for a while you’ll guess that my short answer is… Yes! (If you’re new – a warm...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20232 min read
![You’re more powerful than you think [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_ced794c595214859aa24ff1069160060~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1000,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_ced794c595214859aa24ff1069160060~mv2.png)
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You’re more powerful than you think [Wise Wednesdays]
My coach used to repeat this to me regularly. Eventually, I worked out my own version of it: you are more powerful than your THOUGHTS. Of...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20232 min read
![What does the ideal work culture look like? Biology, trust and choice [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_ab3cc757e33945b992948b4f3cf109cc~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1000,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_ab3cc757e33945b992948b4f3cf109cc~mv2.png)
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What does the ideal work culture look like? Biology, trust and choice [Wise Wednesdays]
It’s 4 years since I wrote a Wise Wednesdays about how “people don’t leave jobs but leave toxic work cultures”. It was widely shared and...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20234 min read
![Who are you comparing yourself to? [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_9a2b4007b9cf4a418b69672f948c04e8~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_448,h_448,fp_0.50_0.50,lg_1,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_9a2b4007b9cf4a418b69672f948c04e8~mv2.png)
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Who are you comparing yourself to? [Wise Wednesdays]
Come on, we all do it. You’re having a bad day and you start looking over there, at that person and how they’re doing much better than...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20233 min read
![How to thrive in a job you don't like (or don’t love anymore) [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_31ad83ad104e43bdbf6ac8f3c2414b48~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_800,h_800,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_31ad83ad104e43bdbf6ac8f3c2414b48~mv2.png)
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How to thrive in a job you don't like (or don’t love anymore) [Wise Wednesdays]
In any situation, you only have 4 options: Do nothing Change the situation Change your attitude about the situation Leave the situation....
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20234 min read
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