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“X factor noun / [singular] a special quality, especially one that is essential for success and is difficult to describe.”  Oxford Dictionary Our Shine X Factor Success series will help you to develop a wide range of strategic and interpersonal skills that are essential for success in today’s world.  

  • Why Failure is a Gift (Even if it Doesn’t Feel Like One) Failure can sting, and it’s okay to acknowledge the emotions that come with it. But it’s not just the surface feelings of disappointment or frustration that hold us back—it’s the deeper, subconscious beliefs that failures can trigger. Many of us carry a core belief, formed in early childhood, that whispers…
  • Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: It’s Your Time to SHINE Have you ever felt like you don’t truly deserve your achievements, even when you’ve worked tirelessly for them? That persistent voice whispering, “What if I’m not good enough?” is all too common. It’s called Imposter Syndrome, and it affects even the most accomplished professionals, holding them back from embracing their…
  • Simplify to Amplify: Slow Down to Speed Up We’ve all been there. It’s the end of the year, and you’re running on fumes. Your to-do list feels endless, demands are coming from every direction, and no matter how much you do, it never feels like enough. You’re stretched thin, trying to be everything to everyone, and the adrenaline…
  • How Our Thoughts Shape Our Reality in Sales – And Life! Have you ever noticed how your mindset can transform a daunting task into something effortless? Nowhere is this more evident than in sales. At its core, sales is not about pushing products or services; it’s about creating connections, understanding needs, and delivering value. Yet, what often determines our success isn’t…
  • Recharge, Reset, and Thrive: The Cortisol Reset You Deserve This Christmas As the festive season approaches, many of us begin to feel the slow build-up of exhaustion from a year full of responsibilities, achievements, and challenges. It’s not burnout, but a quiet depletion that creeps in over time. While you may feel tempted to keep pushing through, it’s time to pause…
  • “BRAIN ROT”: Oxford’s Word of the Year 2024 and a Wake-Up Call for Professionals As 2025 begins, many of us feel recharged from a well-earned break and ready to take on fresh challenges at work. But in the push for success, we’re also facing a new cultural trend that highlights a growing risk to our mental health and productivity: “Brain Rot.” What Is "Brain…
  • The Synergy of Value in Business, Life and Love Value is a concept we often think of in terms of price tags, salaries, or material worth. But in truth, value is much deeper. In every area of life—business, relationships, family, friendships—there is an exchange. At its heart, value is about what we offer and what we receive in return,…
  • The Power of Gratitude in Business: What We Appreciate Appreciates As leaders, it’s easy to focus on what’s not going right. We’re naturally wired to solve problems, fix shortfalls, and find ways to improve. While this drives performance, if we only highlight what's wrong, we miss a huge opportunity—bringing out the best in our people. When we only point out…
  • The Power of Storytelling in Business to Connect, Inspire and Drive Action We all love a good story, don't we? Stories have the power to move us, teach us, and connect us with each other. They are woven into our conversations, cultures, and even our decisions. In the business world, storytelling is an incredible tool that can change the way we interact…
  • How to Master Networking (Even if you think it sucks!) Let’s be honest: for some of us, the idea of networking feels like walking into a room full of people, holding a sign that says, “Please talk to me awkwardly and make me want to run to the bathroom to get away from you.” Meanwhile, there’s always that one person…