Dr Amina Aitsi-SelmiThe job, the bills and the cardboard box: stop looking for your purpose and try these 2 things…About a billion people are unfulfilled at work. According to Gallup’s Global State of the Workplace survey, 85% of employees are “not…Jan 15, 2020Jan 15, 2020
Dr Amina Aitsi-SelmiPost-holiday joy: why January is a reason to chin up [Wise Wednesdays]Over a decade ago, an article titled “festive medical myths” was published in the British Medical Journal. It listed misconceptions such…Jan 8, 2020Jan 8, 2020
Dr Amina Aitsi-Selmi3 reasons goal-setting isn’t that useful for success and 4 tips [Wise Wednesdays]Think about some of the best moments or opportunities of your life or career: chances are there was an element of spontaneity and surprise…Dec 4, 2019Dec 4, 2019
Dr Amina Aitsi-SelmiDo you need more qualifications to be a leader?This question came up on the last webinar as well as on a leadership training I did for a group of bright dentists specialising in…Nov 27, 2019Nov 27, 2019
Dr Amina Aitsi-SelmiThe birth and death of toxic work cultures [Wise Wednesdays]November 1st, 1954 — Northern Algeria: Midnight: A gunshot is heard, followed by a series of attacks on military barracks. The Algerian…Nov 6, 2019Nov 6, 2019
Dr Amina Aitsi-SelmiFeeling stuck? Stop trying to find your passion and step into the unknown [Wise Wednesdays]Coaching case study: A bright young medical student comes to see you. He wants career advice because he’s in turmoil. He’s not sure he…Oct 30, 2019Oct 30, 2019
Dr Amina Aitsi-SelmiThe organic career: 10 principles for fewer goals and more flowThis month, I was invited by an engagement and equity initiative of the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California to give a…Oct 23, 2019Oct 23, 2019
Dr Amina Aitsi-SelmiThe problem with the current mental health paradigm [Wise Wednesdays]OK, it’s a long one. A lifetime’s worth of exploration in a page. The first time I met a psychotic patient, I was a medical student…Oct 16, 2019Oct 16, 2019
Dr Amina Aitsi-SelmiThe real reason you’re short on time [Wise Wednesdays]Approximately 100% of people I speak to are short on time. Work, business, partner, kids, health, friends, family, hobbies, travel…Oct 9, 2019Oct 9, 2019
Dr Amina Aitsi-SelmiThe price of freedom: top 4 fears when considering a career leap into independence [Wise…Can you be happy while chasing goals?Oct 2, 2019Oct 2, 2019