The Power of Resilience

Implementing failure in education

Have you ever failed a test? Felt your face flush as your teacher hands you that paper with the letter ‘F’ circled at the top? It’s mortifying, to say the least. Our current education system uses this…

Being and Belonging

Ela Crain on Embracing Individuality and Being True to Yourself

Ela Crain is a natural learner, fascinated by the human condition and all its aspects. She has a unique ability to dive deep into the core of what makes each individual tick, while also being able to zoom…

Being the Change

How one writer rejected the system and built something new

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world,” preached Mahatma Gandhi. Powerful words indeed, but apart from stitching such a sentiment on a pillow or posting it on…

Success & Perfectionism: Myths Uncovered

Ela Crain on awareness and self-acceptance

In our current technological age, social media and advertisements permeate our everyday lives. Scrolling through Instagram, it’s easy to get the sense that…

Releasing the Parking Brakes

The courage to face the things that hold you back

Many of us struggle with issues that hold us back from achieving our objectives, whether it’s procrastinating on deadlines, taking on too much at once, or suffering from crippling self-doubt. For Ela…

The Value of Leaders and Managers

Ela Crain discusses the difference between managers and leaders, and the important role each play in a company

Redefining Fear & Failure

Ela Crain on the importance of leaving your comfort zone

Fear is a powerful driving force in our lives. Many of our decisions are often based on risk factor — largely focused on avoiding an unwanted outcome — and thus…

A Leader’s Vision

The courage to find your passion, define your vision, and work toward your mission

Compassion: The Frost-Melting Warmth

Compassion is not a new word in English, but it’s definitely a trending one. If you’ve been hearing the word and having to guess its meaning, join the club.

I invited one of my precious teachers, Clive Holmes, to clarify the scope of the…