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There’s pressure on us all to succeed. We either push ourselves or try to meet other people’s expectations. But when the whole world is struggling in these days, we all need a little help. Some of us hire coaches. Some of us are coaches. We all have the capacity to coach ourselves, and there’s no better time than now to develop our self-mastery and show ourselves some kindness. Can we really Self coach ? Andrew Tallents:  Founder and Managing Partner at The Tallents Partnership | Conscious Leadership Coach |Author checked in to the cafe to have a conversation around " Self Coaching for Leaders" It is no doubt that coaching is a must have skill for any leaders to help other people change or grow. But how a leader can Self coach him or herself towards growth. Andrew states Self Coaching an approach to continuous growth. It is Process of leading your own personal development as a leader by displaying self-leadership & using support of others to help maximize your personal & professional potential. Further Andrew do state that Emotional Intelligence do play a vital role in Self coaching, Especially self awareness. A coach ability to stay in precessence to reconnect him or herself to reflect & identify growth process. Andrew did share some of his great experiences, insights & tips to develop Self Coaching. This Episode will be a sort of Self help book for the all the individuals to Self Coach. press that play button & check into the cafe. You can get connected to Andrew Tallent via linkedin or log on to www.tallents-partnership.com to explore some of Andrews' work. you can purchase his book via Amazon : https://a.co/d/iwmALTT Visit Sri Lanka : Colombo Red Mosque Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is literally an architectural wonder for the world that would stun you with its unusual color patterns and unconventional yet amazing design. Located in Pettah district, this oldest mosque towers over the buildings and streets in the neighborhood with its tall minarets and had been once a reliable landmark for the sailors coming towards Colombo port. Here both men and women are granted access, but you have to be clad in decent clothes and cover your head and respect the customs. The unconventional red tone has won the name,' red mosque', for this beauty. for more information please log on to www.travellankaconnection.com/destinations/colombo-red-mosque Make you Sri Lanka as your next Holiday Destination to explore amazing historical architectural wonders & explore amazing nature of Sri Lanka

Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain, How can we incorporate laughter into your daily life. Archana Rao- Laughter Yoga Ambassador | Corporate Wellness Coach checked in to the cafe to have a conversation around Laughter & what benefits bring to Human beings & our emotions.  Archana did mention that Laughter Yoga is a unique concept of unconditional laughter, according to this, anyone can laugh for no reason. laughter is strong medicine. It draws people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and emotional changes in the body. Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts mood, diminishes pain, and protects you from the damaging effects of stress. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hope, connects you to others, and keeps you grounded, focused, and alert. It also helps you release anger and forgive sooner. In today's fast paced corporate world we hear the word "STRESS" more often & laughter can be a good practiced in the workplaces to de escalate tension & stress. of course it increase the bond among co workers & brings out creativity.  Archana id mention some amazing tips & benefits on this episode.  Lets is us check in to the cafe with Laugh, of course i guarantee you will a have small smile in your face. You can get connected to Arachana Rao on linkedin or log on to www.laughteryogaindia.org to explore some of her work  Visit Sri Lanka The Kanniya Hot Springs,is a site with hot water wells located in Eastern Province, Trincomalee District of Sri Lanka. Average temperature of these wells is 42 Celsius and the temperature is slightly different to one another.  Kanniya Hot spring is popular tourist destination in Trincomalee district and both local & foreign travelers.  Currently this is managed by Pradeshiya Sabha (Local Council) of Trincomalee. People in this area believe that this hot water is good for some skin diseases and it has healing power for Arthritis and Rheumatic. Make Sri Lanka as you next Holiday destination & enjoy amazing natural creations.

Emotions play a role in every aspect of our lives, including the workplace. In fact, emotions can have a powerful impact on organizational behavior and communication. For example, positive experience like happiness and gratitude can lead to increased cooperation and teamwork. On the other hand, negative experiences like anger and anxiety can lead to conflict and miscommunication. Now the question is are these emotions welcomed in to the workplaces ? Lorissa Garcia - Founder & culture Crafter: Assembly Culture checked in to the cafe to have a conversation around "Do emotions even belong in the workplace". it’s a loaded question, but one every organization should be thinking about. No matter where your organization stands, the reality is your employees are biologically programmed to experience emotions. Whether or not you believe emotions belong in the workplace, they certainly exist. And your people leaders need to be prepared to handle them. Lorissa did mention that developing an Emotional Culture in the workplace can have greater impact on organizational performance, simply emotions will drives performance. Leaders need to be aware about their peoples emotions when their at work & have conversation around it. at the same time Emotional Granularity is a vital component to understand what are the feeling they are feeling at work.  Lorissa did mention the importance of the psychological safety & how important for leaders to create such environment in the workplace. Press that play button & check in to the cafe to listen to the full episode. you can get connected to Lorrisa Garcia via her Linkedin Profile  or log on to www.lorissagarcia.com to explore some of her amazing work she does in the space of emotional culture. Visit Sri Lanka Kalpitiya in the Puttalam district of Sri Lanka is a fast-growing tourist destination, consisting of 14 small islands over an area of approximately 16 square kilometres. It is located around 165 kilometres north of Colombo. The peninsula and its associated beaches are known for its stunning sunsets and relative seclusion, although that may change as the area grows in popularity.  The lagoon is particularly well known for providing excellent kitesurfing and windsurfing weather conditions; the wind in the area can vary but is generally thought to be suitable for watersport activities throughout the season. The lagoons are huge, with generally still waters and a few small waves. There are courses available locally for kitesurfing and windsurfing, as well as kayaking adventures through the lagoon’s mangrove forests. Adventurous tourists can also participate in standup paddleboarding across the sea and the lagoon. In Kalpitiya there are two distinct kite seasons – the summer season which runs from May to October and the winter season from mid-December to mid-March. Both summer and winter are warm, dry, and windy, but the wind direction changes making every spot a new adventure! Most of our kite trips run year-round, with a select few that are season dependent. for more information please log on to www.kitesurfinglanka.com Make Sri Lanka as your next Holiday destination & experience the adventure of Kite surfing & enjoy the giant mammals in the indian ocean.

An effective leader will directly impact the workforce as a whole. How? Leaders set an example by the way they behave. Effective leaders, who demonstrate that they are authentic, trustworthy, and consistent, ultimately help all other managers and leaders in the business, a good leader helps create cohesive teams. Of course there ARE  many more. But how Emotional intelligence & coaching can have an impact on leaders effectiveness ? Ellen B Van Oosten- Associate Professor- at Case western reserve university.-USA checked in to the cafe to have a conversation around the topic of "The Impact of Emotional Intelligence and Coaching on Leader’s Effectiveness" Emotional intelligence enables us as leaders to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. The ability to connect emotionally with employees and lead with emotional intelligence is essential for leadership effectiveness. Of course there are various research papers available to show how the employee engagement & experience increases with Emotional Intelligent leaders. at the same time Coaching helps leaders to have effective conversation wit their people to enable them to self discover themselves. In this episode, Ellen did share some important aspects how Emotional Intelligence &  Coaching is a great tool for leaders. Ellen did share that there many important salient  element with Emotional intelligence, out of which EMPATHY is vital it needed to be led towards compassion. these two elements distinguish Leaders effectiveness. In Terms of coaching leaders need to inspire its people to discover themselves via develop self motivation, as it is with in them. Ellen did share in metaphoric language: Ignite a fire within them rather Ignite the fire under them. of course Ellen did share some amazing experience & insights, of course not to forget the Golden nuggets. check in to  the cafe with pressing the play button Visit Sri Lanka :   Nine Arch Bridge Commissioned under the British in the year 1921, the Nine Arch Bridge stands proudly, a testament to the engineering and architectural brilliance of the early 20th century. Ideally placed between the Ella and Demodara railway station, those choosing to walk along the bridge will be presented with scenes of rolling hills and dense jungle to delight in. The Nine Arch Bridge, also known as the ‘Bridge in the Sky’ was constructed by connecting two big mountains when constructing the Badulla – Colombo railway. This bridge is 300 feet in length, 25 feet in width and 80-100 feet in height. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country. The Bridge can be reached by travelling 2km on Gotuwala road starting from Halpe Textile centre in Badulla Bandarawela road. The surrounding area has seen a steady increase in tourism due to the bridge’s architectural ingenuity and the profuse greenery in the nearby hillsides. Arguably the best time to venture out would be during when the locomotives come barrelling along and thus it is advisable to check on the train schedule in advance. However, be sure to carry your trusty cam with you so that you might capture every moment that unravels before you. log on to : https://www.flyingravana.com/about-ella/attractions/nine-arche-bridge.html  for more information 

With conflicting priorities, mixed skill sets and increasingly busy workloads, as a Manager sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get the best results from your team, in any workplace, being part of a team is a positive and productive experience.   Employees are encouraged to work together while being led by their manager.  When overseeing teams, it is a manager’s responsibility to ensure everyone is contributing and you are getting the most out of your people. Can teams lead towards Excellence , I mean not just excellence including operational Excellence ? Ishan Galapathy - Productivity Expert- Speaker & Author checked in to the cafe to have conversation around How to get the best out of your team ?.  Ishan did share some amazing example & key insights how Operational excellence can be achieved via respective team members. one of  important message which was driven by Ishan was Engagement. have constant conversation to understand what your people exactly feel and say. Teamwork isn’t just about finishing tasks faster. Teamwork increases overall productivity in a workplace over a sustained period, not just for one moment. Effective teams pursue a common outcome and have a common goal they want to reach. Healthy teams have mutual respect between members of the team and management. Plus, team members value one another’s contributions and skill sets. Having a team allows people with different strengths to work together. That’s the beauty of collaboration: No one has to work alone and struggle through specific tasks. Instead, people can opt to work on tasks that suit their strengths. Press that play button & check in to the cafe. You can get connected to Ishan Via Linkedin or log on to https://ishangalapathy.com/ explore some of his work & buy his book Visit Sri Lanka Make Sri Lanka as your next Holiday Destination & explore the lovely city of Galle. Galle Fort , in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 432 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.[1]

Workplace conflict is inevitable when employees of various backgrounds and different work styles are brought together for a shared business purpose. Conflict can—and should—be managed and resolved. With tensions and anxieties at an all-time high due to the current political divide and racial inequity discussions at work, the chances for workplace conflict have increased.  So the question is Are conflicts really unproductive in the workplace? Liane Davey- Co Founder-3COze Inc, Author ,Speaker & HBR contributor checked in to the cafe to have a conversation around workplace conflict & whether they are unproductive? Many experts maintain that although conflict is generally regarded as having a negative effect in the workplace, a degree of properly managed conflict can be beneficial for an organization. Eliminating tension in the workplace isn’t feasible—and isn’t healthy for your organization in the long run. A better approach is to redirect the attention wasted on petty fighting toward a positive pursuit, experts say. conflict is always emotional, “so it’s paramount that HR professionals are able to create a safe place for people to talk about and pursue their emotional motives” and develop strategies for healthy resolution.  Liane did share two elements in terms of Workplace conflict, which is Tension which is healthy conflict which can be a proactive to identify certain problem, it can be uncomfortable at the same time friction can create a negative impact. This is where conflict appears as lack of Emotional Intelligence, lack of listening not able to understand the situation. Empathy, Curiosity, interest & openness  are some key  behaviors help to develop productive tension. Press that play button to check in to cafe & you can get connected to Lian Davey via linkedin or log on http://www.lianedavey.com to explore some of her work she does Visit Sri Lanka Unuwatuna Unawatuna is a town in southern Sri Lanka. It’s known for its coral reef and its palm-lined beaches, like Unawatuna Beach. Nestled in nearby jungle, the Japanese Peace Pagoda has a stupa with ocean views. The Sea Turtle Farm and Hatchery south of town protects endangered species. North across the bay is the city of Galle’s fortified old town, founded by the Portuguese and expanded by the Dutch in the 17th century. Jungle Beach (3 km from Unawatuna). A small beach lost in the jungle. This is the best place in the area for snorkelling, Handunugoda Tea Estate. The world's only producer of Virgin White Tea. Make Sri Lanka as your next holiday destination to explore Unuwatuna Beach and enjoy the amazing Breeze & beaches. https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Unawatuna

65m years ago an asteroid the size of a small mountain struck the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and everything changed. Interestingly, it wasn’t the impact that killed off the majority of the dinosaurs but the rapid change in global environment that followed. These huge beasts who ruled the earth for 180m years, unsurprisingly could not adapt fast enough. Our world has changed too, but our meteor strike has been technology. The unprecedented rate of change we now see leaves many breathless; and this is just the beginning. Quantum computers will soon be an everyday reality and many previously intractable problems will be rapidly solved by the sheer might of quantum computing power. So do we invest on Innovation led culture in organization to Adopt to rapid change or Do we get extinct like dinosaurs ?  Moahmed AlTajer: Partner at Tough love , a speaker & an Innovator checked in to the Cafe from UAE and shared some amazing insights & experience on Investing on Innovation led culture.  Innovation is easier said than done. It often requires you to collaborate with others, overcome resistance from stakeholders, and invest valuable time and resources into generating solutions. It can also be highly discouraging because many ideas generated during ideation may not go anywhere. But the end result can make the difference between your organization's success or failure. Having a culture of innovation is vital for any organization that is looking to innovate and achieve or maintain a leading position in their own field. Sure, an innovation culture always has room for creativity, empathy, and freedom, but those attributes also need to be balanced with some of the tougher, and frankly not so fun, ones like discipline and individual accountability.Having said that, creating an innovation culture isn’t impossible, it just takes a lot of dedication, persistence and hard work. Click the Play button to check in to the cafe get connected to Mohamed Al Tajer via his linkedin profile or log on to http://www.toughloveadvisors.com/  to explore some of his work   Visit Sri Lanka- Nuwara Eliya Make Sri Lanka as your next holiday destination to explore Nuwara Eliya and enjoy the amazing nature https://www.lonelyplanet.com/sri-lanka/the-hill-country/nuwara-eliya

Life is full of ups and downs, sometimes we win and other times we lose. In some cases, the loss is so hard that it drops you to the lowest level possible: rock bottom. It is the point where all the odds are stacked against you and your chances of recovery are slim to none. At rock bottom, you have no one but yourself to rely on. Unfortunately, through life's challenges, many of us will probably reach this level at some point in our lives. However, the experience of each and everyone will greatly depend on how we will perceive such hardship. What if your organization, whole country or the whole world hits rock bottom, what is your role as the leader should be ? Sarinda Unamboowe : Chief Executive officer – M A S Kreeda ( Sri Lanka) checked in to the cafe & shared very insightful of course his experiences on Rising Strong from Rock Bottom.  Many of the most successful people who hit rock bottom before reaching their personal greatness describe their rock bottom as being the biggest opportunity of their lives. An opportunity to start over. Few people get the chance to rebuild their lives in a design that they love and approve of. Those who have hit rock bottom in their academics, entrepreneurship, career, love life or sports ambitions get the chance to do this. As matter of fact, this seemingly unfortunate times can be the best thing to happen to you.  Remember Once you are at rock bottom, you can only go up. Sarinda did share some amazing insights on this podcast. He did mention that Dream a lot, that dream can be the north start for you. You will have pitstop & it doesn’t mean that dream is over. In terms of an organizational context, sarinda did mention that peoples emotions matter & leaders need to connect emotionally which communication plays a major role in it, specially when in a crisis situation. Keep them inform & update about the journey & the pitfalls. You can connect with Sarinda Unamboowe on this Linkedin profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarindau/   , Explore what MAS Kreeda does on https://www.masholdings.com/ To listen to this podcast  press the play button & check in to the cafe . Visit Sri Lanka Horton Plain Horton Plains National Park is situated in the Central Province of Sri Lanka of Nuwara Eliya District. It is positioned at the eastern boundaries of the Upper Montane Forest Range (1500 meters-2524 meters above sea level) of Central Highland of Sri Lanka. The plateau of Horton Plains which is at a nominal elevation of 2100 meters also bears the 2nd and the 3rd highest peaks of Sri Lanka, The area of the Horton Plains is. or 31.6 sq. km. and is about 8% of the total upper montane forests and grasslands of Sri Lanka. Horton Plains has an average rainfall figure of around 5000mm though the surrounding areas have an average of 2540mm. annual temperature for the area is about 13C . One can expect temperatures as high as 27C during day and 5C during nights. Around 1820s the British came to know about this unique nature resource. It was later renamed as Horton Plains after the then British Governor Sir Robert Horton (Governor from 1832-1837). Sir Samuel Baker made this area popularised during his hunting encounters. Make Sri Lanka as your next holiday destination to explore Horton Plane and enjoy the amazing nature https://www.srilankaview.com/horton_plains.htm

Music listening is an integral and oftentimes purposeful activity in our daily lives. We listen to particular tracks in order to change our current emotional state or in order to maintain it. How we react to a particular song not only depends on the musical attributes of that song but on various situational and personal factors. Well renowned Sri Lankan Music Artist & Entrepreneur Bathiya Jayakody (know as BNS) checked in to the cafe to share his insights & experience on How Music is a vital component & how it can be a regulator of our emotions.   Music has a strong connection to feelings of pleasure. Engaging with music can trigger the same biological and psychological responses associated with other highly fundamental rewards, such as food, sex, and money. Our internal rhythms speed up or slow down to become one with the music. The movement is more likely to occur when one is listening to a highly enjoyable song. in the same way that we grasp other people’s emotions, we also feel the emotions from music, because they’re contagious Sad music tends to make people sad; happy music cheers them. That is, listeners tend to adopt bodily postures and attitudes like those expressed in the music.  Bathiya did mention sound & music play a vital role. They always make sure the environment & context is set when composing a song. At the same time, they have learned to not to respond to their fans rather listened to them & work on the draw back. further He did share how Coaching young talent & collaborating with them makes so important for the industry. There are many valuable lessons from a corporate perspective in this episode. To listen to full episode check in to the cafe by pressing that play button. Visit Sri Lanka : Sigiriya Sigiriya is located in the heart of the island between the towns of Dambulla and Habarana on a massive rocky plateau 370 meters above the sea level.Sigiriya rock plateau, formed from magma of an extinct volcano, is 200 meters higher than the surrounding jungles. Its view astonishes the visitors with the unique harmony between the nature and human imagination. The fortress complex includes remnants of a ruined palace, surrounded by an extensive network of fortifications, vast gardens, ponds, canals, alleys and fountains. The surrounding territories of Sigiriya were inhibited for several thousand years. Since 3th century BC the rocky plateau of Sigiriya served as a monastery. In the second half of the 5th century king Kasyapa decided to construct a royal residence here. Make Sri Lanka as your next holiday destination to explore Sigiriya and enjoy the amazing nature. https://sigiriyatourism.com/ https://sigiriyafortress.com/

As parents, we automatically want the best for our children – to be healthy, to be safe, and to also be equipped with skills and resources that’ll help them succeed in their adult lives. A lot of these lifelong skills are obtained during their early years of learning, Have you ever wondered how independent your child actually is? Will your child be able to look after himself/herself if left alone for a while? Do you think your child is well-equipped with essential life skills to face the world? Jay Levins - A Media Leader, Social Entrepreneur, Speaker, Galvaniser of Child & Youth Generations’ emotional intelligence life skills checked in to the cafe to share his experiences & insights on "How to EQuip our kids for better future".  Jay levins mentioned that it is important to teach advanced life skills to all kids, it is to protect their goodness heads & hearts. Unicef referred, Social and emotional development equips children with skills for learning and life. Parents and educators play a vital role in this process as Engaging families strengthens children's social and emotional skills and creates opportunities for children to share and express their emotions at home. What are the benefits for a child who is well developed emotional skills · increase their ability to understand and manage their emotions. · set and work towards positive goals. · appreciate the perspectives of others. · demonstrate empathy. · make good decisions. · foster positive relationships Press that play button & check in to the cafe to explore more You can get connected to Jay Levins via his Social media platform or log on to Website: equipourkids.org 

No one wants to think about a crisis taking place. But whenever major, serious events or tsunami-sized waters surface at work, those are the times in which you, as the leader, must visibly take charge as “the leader.” Moreover, while it’s great to count on your team members and empower them to display initiative, you need to be front and center, vividly displaying active and engaged leadership when confronted with such moments of truth. Through your actions and communications, you’ll better control your own destiny and build your reputation as one of those strong leaders who is fearless, caring and competent in the face of such enormous challenges.Question is Can we take charge ?  Ambreen Nadeem- Psychologist- Author, speaker & Podcast Host checked in to the cafe to answer the question of "Can we take Charge in Difficult times, If yes how?" .  Difficult times are uncomfortable, when you come from a comfortable zone meeting those difficult times are very difficult. For you take charge in difficult times it is about experiencing the uncomfortable. Ambreen states that you need believe in your self & take responsibility for whatever the action you take.  You to realize what is happening in the present, bring your attention towards you because your thoughts can help you to develop positive thinking. We as human being tend to think negatively due to our experiences & trauma we had in the past even it might not have connection to the present event. The more you are going to think about negative experience it creates a pathway in your brain to create a magnet to your negativity.  Further Ambreen states that you need to forgive yourself & have peace with your past to create transform yourself. Further she states thoughts create frequency, if your thoughts are not aligned to your emotions & feelings, it will not create that impact for you to change in any situation. Be calm in tough times, increase active listening, create silence & increase yourself awareness to develop positive frequency & thinking to take in charge.  Ambreen did share many tips to take in charge & to listen to full episode click that play button & check in to the café.  Click to  connect to Ambreen Nadeem on linkedin & you can explore her work log on to thepsychologytalks.com . You can grab her latest book on https://www.amazon.com/Algorithm-Life-Code-Choose-Destiny/dp/B0B7H949DY

ආයෝජකයින් ආකර්ෂණය කර ගැනීමට, අනික් තරඟකරුවන්ට  වඩා ඉදිරියෙන් සිටීමට නිර්මාණශීලිත්වය සහ නවෝත්පාදනය අවශ්‍ය වේ. ඕනෑම ව්‍යාපාරයකට  තරඟකාරී වාසියක් ලබා ගත හැක්කේ නවෝත්පාදන සහ නිර්මාණශීලීත්වය තුළින් පමණි. තීරණ ගැනීම, නිර්මාණශීලීත්වයේ සහ නවෝත්පාදන ක්‍රියාවලියේ වැදගත් කාර්යභාරයක් ඉටු කරයි.  එහිදී ව්‍යවසායකයින් තම අතීත අත්දැකීම් වලින් ඉගෙන ගත යුතු අතර හොඳම අදහස තීරණය කිරීමට පෙර විශ්ලේෂණය කළ යුතුය. නිර්මාණාත්මක විශ්ලේෂණයෙන් පසු ඕනෑම අදහසක් සාර්ථකව ක්රියාත්මක කළ හැකිය. ව්‍යාපාරයක සාර්ථකත්වය රඳා පවතින්නේ ව්‍යවසායකත්වයේ සහ නිර්මාණශීලීත්වයේ පරිපූර්ණ සංයෝජනයක් මතය. ඕනෑම ව්‍යාපාරයක සාර්ථකත්වය සඳහා නිර්මාණශීලීත්වය අත්‍යවශ්‍ය කාර්යභාරයක් ඉටු කරන බව අවබෝධ කර ගැනීමට ව්‍යවසායකයින්ට දැන් කාලය පැමිණ තිබේ. Unicorn Factory හි නිර්මාතෘ, ව්‍යවසායක සහ නිෂ්පාදන සංවර්ධන විශේෂඥ ජෙහාන් විජේසිංහ EI Café වෙත පැමිණ, “ව්‍යවසායකත්වයේ නිර්මාණශීලිත්වය සහ නවෝත්පාදනය පිළිබඳ තම අවබෝධය සහ අත්දැකීම් බෙදාහදා ගත්තේ මෙලෙසය. මෙහිදී ඔහු ව්‍යාපාරයක් පවත්වාගෙන යාම සහ ව්‍යවසායකයෙකු වීම අතර වෙනස ඉස්මතු කළේය. සමාජයේ පවතින ගැටලුවක් හඳුනාගෙන භාණ්ඩය සහ සේවාව සමඟ විසඳුමක් ලබා දීම (Solution), අගය එකතු කිරීම(Value Addition) සහ එය අලෙවි කිරීම ව්‍යවසායකත්වයේ ක්‍රියාවලියයි. එම ක්‍රියාවලියේදී නිර්මාණශීලිත්වය(Creativity) සහ නවෝත්පාදනය(Innovation) වැදගත් අංගයකි. නිර්මාණශීලිත්වය සහ නවෝත්පාදනය ( Creativity and Innovation) යනු කුසලතාවයක් බවත් එය වර්ධනය කළ හැකි බවත් ව්‍යාපාරය දියුණු කිරීමට සහ වර්ධනය කිරීමට එය අත්‍යවශ්‍ය බවත් ජෙහාන් සඳහන් කළේය. අවාසනාවකට මෙන්, බොහෝ ප්‍රමුඛ ආයතන නිර්මාණාත්මක චින්තනය සහ නවෝත්පාදනයට වඩා බුද්ධිය කෙරෙහි වැඩි අවධානයක් යොමු කරයි.  නිර්මාණශීලී මනසක් ඇති සේවකයින් ඕනෑම ආයතනයක තීරණාත්මක කාර්යභාරයක් ඉටු කරයි. සමාගමට ගැලපෙන ආකාරයට  ඔවුන්ගේ කුසලතා හැඩගස්වාගත හැකි නම් නිසැකවම ඔවුන් සමාගමට වටිනා සම්පතක් වනු ඇත. ව්‍යවසායකයෙකුට ව්‍යාපාරය මුහුණ දෙන විවිධ ගැටළු සඳහා නව්‍ය විසඳුම් ලබා ගැනීම සඳහා තවමත් ගවේෂණය කර නොමැති   විෂය පථ අත්හදා බැලීමට නිර්මාණශීලීත්වය ඉඩ සලසයි. ජෙහාන් විජේසිංහ මෙම කථාංගයේ අපූරු ඉඟි සහ ශිල්පීය ක්‍රම කිහිපයක් බෙදා ගත්තේය.  ඔබ කළ යුත්තේ Play බොත්තම ඔබා EI Café වෙත පිවිසීමය.   ඔබට ජෙහාන්ගේ UnicornFactory Youtube channel සහ සමාජ මාධ්‍ය වේදිකා හා සම්බන්ධ වී ඔහුගේ නවතම කටයුතු ගැන දැනගැනීමට දැන් පුලුවනි.. https://www.facebook.com/jehan20

Thinking with pictures sounds a bit silly, reminds us of kindergarten flash cards as we memorised our letters. And yet, it remains a crucial instrument of complex thought, even a simple diagram can tell you much more than a naked explanation. The very moment of becoming mentally aware is beautifully expressed with a heartfelt, “Ah, I see.” BUT WHAT IF I ASKED HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT VISUAL LISTENING ? HOW IT CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE ? Tim Hamons : FOUNDER: ART OF AWAKENING , CREATIVITY & VISUAL THINKING CONSULTANT checked in to cafe to share his knowledge & experineces on Visual Listening & why it is Important. Visual listening is showing people how you are listening to them by drawing what you’re hearing as you listen. Visual listening is a “pull” strategy. It is similar to judo or aikido. As people are coming at you with their ideas, you are in a receptive mode, showing them that you are receiving them by diagramming what they are saying. Basically, it is about you tracking what you’re paying attention to, with the other person being able to see right away what you are getting from what is being said, as well as what you aren’t noting that may be important to include. If it is a key oversight, the person you are listening to will automatically repeat it to make sure you hear it. Visual listening can be a game changer for an organization to communicate their strategies to their employees. A visual interpretation can be more effective rather a word document or Power point presentation. We often see organization have their vision as a statement but we never see as a visual which can make a great impact. Organisational Leaders can bring lot of cohesiveness through Visual Listening Tim did state that it is a skill which can be developed. Listening is an important element in Visual Listening & it is not doodling. You need to capture the ideas & sketch note it. Be more present when your are developing visual elements. Tim’s one of tip was be your self, just try it out one of your meeting notes as a doodle or sketch. Visual Thinking can be used in various professions like, coaching. To listen to this Episode press that play button & check in to the cafe. You can watch Video Version https://youtu.be/s599a-9P-6U ( recommended as some visual examples available) You can get connected to Tim Hamon via his linkedin & log on to www.art-of-awakening.com

නව පරපුරේ නායකත්වය යනු, අධික කැලඹීම්  සහිත කාලවලදී පෙරමුණ ගැනීම වන අතර, සාර්ථක නව පරපුරේ  නායකත්වය  , වෙනස්වීම්වලට මුහුණදීමේ සහ අභියෝග හමුවේ  නොසැලී සිටිමේ ප්‍රවීණයන් වනු ඇත. 21 වන ශතවර්ෂයේ නායකත්වය නිරන්තර වෙනස්වීම්, භූ දේශපාලනික අස්ථාවරත්වය, තාක්‍ෂණික බාධා කිරීම් සහ ආර්ථික හා දේශපාලන අවිනිශ්චිතතාවයන් යන බලපෑම්වලට හසුවනු ඇත. මෙම බලපෑම් තමන්ගේ පාලනයට ගෙන, ඒවාට ඉහළින් වැජබීම නව පරපුරේ නායකයන් නිර්වචනය කරන ප්‍රධාන ලක්ෂණය වනු ඇත. එසේනම් ඔවුහු, ඔවුන් තුළ වර්ධනය කරගත යුත්තේ මොනවාද?  ආචාර්ය රනිල් සුගතදාස: The Motivator හි නිර්මාතෘ,කළමනාකරණ සහ නායකත්ව පුහුණුකරු  pasugiya dhinaka EI cafe වෙත ගොඩවැදුන අතර නව පරපුරේ නායකයන් පිලිබඳ තම අවබෝධය සහ අත්දැකීම් බෙදාගැනීමට උත්සුක විය . එහිදී ඔහු නව පරපුරේ නායකයන් තමන් තුළ වර්ධනය කරගත යුතු ගුණාංග පිලිබදව සිය අදහස් පළ කළේය. ඔහු පවසා සිටියේ නව පරපුර ඉතාම නිර්මාණශීලී සහ අතිදක්ෂ බවය. ඔවුන් සතුව ඉහළ  තාක්ෂණික දැනුමක් ඇති අතර නව ප්‍රවණතා වලට ඉතා ශීඝ්‍රයෙන් අනුගත වීමේ හැකියාවද අවුන් සතුව ඇත. ඔවුන් වර්ධනය කර ගත යුතු ප්‍රධාන කුසලතාවයක් ලෙස ආචාර්යවරයා දකින්නේ ඔවුන්ගේ හදවතින් සවන් දීම, හදවතින් සිතීම සහ අන් අයගේ දෘෂ්ටිකෝණ කෙරෙහි වැඩි අවධානයක් යොමු කිරීමයි. චිත්තවේගීය බුද්ධියේ කුසලතාව ඉතා වැදගත් බව ආචාර්ය රනිල්ගේ අදහසයි. ගැටළු නිරාකරණය,  සමාජීය ගැටළු  නිරාකරණය ක්රීමේ ආකල්පයේ සිට ගැටළු විසඳීම තවත් විචාරශීලී  කුසලතා වලින් එකක් විය යුතුය. සෑම පුද්ගලයෙකුටම රටේ ක්‍රමවේද  වෙනසක් අපේක්ෂා කරනු වෙනුවට රටේ අභිවෘද්ධිය සඳහා දායක විය හැකි සහ දායක විය යුතුයි. නව පරපුරේ නායකයින් වෙත “වෙනස් වීම“ සහ “වඩා හොඳ වීම“ යන පරමාර්ථයන්  පැවරී ඇත. ඔවුන්ගේ දක්ෂතාවය සහ චරිතය පරීක්ෂා කරන බලවේග තවදුරටත් එක් එක් සංවිධානයන්ට විශේෂිත නොවන අතර ඒවා වෘත්තිය  හෝ කර්මාන්තයට විශේෂිතද නොවේ.  ආයතනික උපාය මාර්ග සහ සංවර්ධන මාර්ග හැකියාව අනුව ඒවා වඩා විශාල, පුළුල් හා වඩා බලපෑම් සහගත වේ. ආචාර්ය රනිල් මෙම කථාංගයේ, විශ්මයජනක ඉඟි සහ ක්‍රමවේද කිහිපයක් බෙදා ගත්තේය. මෙයට සවන්දීමට  පහතින් ඇති Play බොත්තම ඔබා EI Cafe වෙත පිවිසෙන්න. ඔබට ආචාර්ය රනිල් සුගතදාස මහතාගේ www.themotivator.lk වෙබ් අඩවිය වෙත පිවිසී  ඔහුගේ නවතම ක්‍රියාකරකම් පිලිබදව වැඩිදුර තොරතුරු දැනගනීමට දැන් අවස්ථාව ඇත . #linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranilsugathadasa/  #facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ranil.sugathadasa 

To truly build a more resilient workforce and rebuild the economy, employers should prioritize well-being, which is the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy. Businesses should treat well-being as a tangible skill, a critical business input, and a measurable outcome. Tamara Buckland - Chief Visionary Officer at Bloom HQ & designer of Riders & Elephants The Wellbeing Deck, checked in to the cafe to explore on "why does well-being matter in the workplace"  Well-being has now become a large spectrum, from physical, mental, social, spiritual & financial wellbeing, Employee well-being is about connecting all these elements. Workplace Wellbeing relates to all aspects of working life, from the quality and safety of the physical environment, to how workers feel about their work, working environment, the climate at work and work organization. In today’s corporate world employees don’t just go out for remuneration, they are looking organisations which looks after employee’s wellbeing. Tamara did mention, that it is not about wellbeing is a common platform for everyone. the organization needs to identify individual perspective of wellbeing for their employee, because it is not one size fit all. Further she stated that "Productivity is important but dont develop Well-being strategies focusing on productivity which may results in ineffective. start investing on learning on your own wellbeing, what works for you to thrive. don’t think wellbeing is different for you. Try to find those moments which can help you to reflect yourself. Experiment different approach which will fit your lifestyle. There are many benefits for an organization who invest on Employee wellbeing.  1.The increased engagement team members will show is a win-win for all. Simply being happy makes an employee 12% more likely to be productive. 2.Dozens of studies show how a carefully organised employee well-being program lowers absenteeism rates. 3. Develops a resilient workforce. A healthy program focuses on teaching people how to handle unexpected events even when a family member, or friend isn’t around Tamara did share some amazing tips on Wellbeing & on the Wellbeing deck, to listen to this episode, press that play button & check in to the cafe. You can get connected to Tamara Buckland via her Linkedin profile & to learn more about Well being deck click https://www.ridersandelephants.com/the-wellbeing-deck.

Compassion can be defined as ‘a sensitivity to suffering in self and others with a commitment to try to alleviate and prevent it’ (Gilbert 2013). We can experience compassion in different ways: we can feel compassion for other people; we can experience compassion from others; and there is also the compassion we can direct towards ourselves. How do compassionate leaders behave? What does it mean to be a compassionate leader ? Steven Hargreaves : Founder & Managing Director - The Compassionate Leadership Company , Author of Compassionate Leadership Playbook, Riders & Elephant Specialist .checked in to the cafe to share his insight & experience on "What does it mean to be a compassionate leader ?"  Steven to describe compassionate leadership as an approach to leadership & philosophy that place an high level of importance on the elevation of suffering. Enabling get the work done successfully & effectively to make sure they thrive. The main purpose to create better work condition where people can do their best. Compassion leader spend more time on relationship than performance. Steven reflects about the eight dimensions from his book which he believes important qualities, values & believes a compassionate leader should have. out of it he gives more prominence on "Self Care". If leaders dont take care of themselves, it is very unlikely to take care of his or her people. Steven states that Compassion leadership is not hug and hope approach, it is about take meaningful action. Steven did share some great tips to develop compassionate leadership which some are . 1. Ask your self how much of time we spend in terms of relationship, 2. Could we develop curiosity about our people ?,could I take more time to notice my people & their behaviours? 3. It is about how leaders' presence & consciousness, What small steps I can take to develop this relationship ? Compassionate leadership involves a focus on relationships through careful listening to, understanding, empathising with and supporting other people, enabling those we lead to feel valued, respected and cared for, so they can reach their potential and do their best work. For leadership to be compassionate, it must also be inclusive. Compassion blurs the boundaries between self and other, promoting belonging, trust, understanding, mutual support and, by definition, inclusion (West 2021). This creates an inclusive, psychologically safe environment in which diversity in all forms is valued and team members can contribute creatively and enthusiastically to team performance. You can get connected to Steven Hargreaves via his linkedin profile & log on to www.thecompassionateleadership.company to explore his work. Get the Compassionate Leadership Play book from this link :   https://www.amazon.co.uk/Compassionate-Leaders-Playbook-compassion-ensure/dp/1739823702/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=compassionate+leaders+playbook&qid=1638959212&sr=8-1

What do you think of when you hear the words "office politics"? Is it all about "backstabbing," spreading malicious rumours, and "sucking up" to the right people? If so, you'll likely want to stay as far away from it as you can!. But, like it or loathe it, office politics are a fact of life in any organization. And it is possible to promote yourself and your cause without compromising your values or those of your organization. Jennifer Randive :THE MAVERICKS CEO, checks in to the cafe & shared some interesting insights & experiences on office politics. The truth is, politics is how business gets done in organisations. Learning how to navigate through your firm and influence others to get your ideas accepted is how you rise. And, let me be clear: you don’t have to be something you are not to win the political battle. Be transparent. Be great at what you do. Soar with your strengths. Use all of your gifts and talents to their fullest. But while you do, pay close attention to your surroundings and listen carefully. Use your political instincts to sort out the real line of authority in your organization. Jennifer stated that Politics has been given a bad wrap ,it is about getting people’s perspective & how can it make work. What make something good or bad? It is your perspective, Is it an individual or it is our personal EGO creating the Politics. Further she goes on stating that it all starts with self,People require a mindset reset. The whole concept of politics in the office is all about how to make the office working in a good way where it benefit for everyone. Jennifer did share that not to look at office politics as good or bad. Ask yourself as what you can do as a contributor to the organization to enhance everyone everyones experience. "Remember the time you called in a favor to get your daughter into a class with the teacher everyone considers a rock star? That was nice political manoeuvring. And when you were able to talk that vendor into putting your order at the top of his list and thereby solve your timeline dilemma? That was political savvy" -Break Your Own Rules, authored by Jill Flynn, Kathryn Heath and Mary Davis Holt To listen to full episode press that play button & check in to the cafe You can get connected to Jennifer Randive via linkedin log on to focusdirect.net  to explore some of her work.

This world requires a new paradigm for growing up and therefore also for education,” Bill Drayton wrote last year in Stanford Social Innovation Review. “Just as 50 to 100 years ago society took the radical step of saying that every person must master written language, now we must insist that every person have the social skills necessary to be an effective, confident change maker before age 21.”If So the question is how, there’s a growing body of research and evidence that suggests that playful learning -- not rigid structure -- is the answer Emad Saif : Entrepreneurship educator, university lecturer, international trainer, engineer and a public speaker checked in to the cafe & shared his experience, insights on how LEGO has been a game changer for educators. He states moving away from traditional methodology & evolving with new learning methodology. Involving Play Not only LEGO even any kind of play can really develop connectivity & spur creativity of the students. With the help of Covid people really got in to virtual learning hence the Way of teaching needs to be upgraded. Gamification is another great option to explore. Emad further shared how Play can involve in Entrepreneurship Education similar to a Business Stimulation can have an effect on Students. Entrepreneurship is vital in today business world. he has bee using Play as part of his education program to induce creativity & innovation.  Play is the most effective and inspiring way in which children learn the necessary skills for the future,” argues Mirjam Schöning, Global Head of Programmes and Partnerships at the LEGO Foundation. “Playing involves a constant process of ‘trying, failing and trying again’ that helps us develop our creative, communicative and critical thinking skills.” To listen to full Episode click that Play button & get in to the show. By Clicking Emad Saif you can connect to him via linkedin & log on to www.emadsaif.com explore some of his great works

The effects of unconscious or unintentional bias resonate throughout the entire structure of an organisation. From the people you hire, to the processes in place, unconscious bias affects everything and everyone and most of the time it is usually unrecognised. Unconscious bias occurs when people favour others who look like them and/or share their values. For example, a person may be drawn to someone with a similar educational background, from the same area, or who is the same colour or ethnicity as them. It is important for leaders and managers to be aware of their own biases because of the negative, and often drastic, impact that it can have on both strategies and processes. Prachi Thakur who is a TEDx speaker and diversity trainer who co-wrote the regional report on Gender in Tourism in Asia and the Pacific for United Nations World Tourism Organization checked in to the cafe to share her insights & experiences on "Raising Awareness of Unconscious bias & its impact on workplace"  Prachi Thakur did mention that Biases occurs conscious as well as in unconsciousness state. This has bigger impact i the workplace culture. It is utmost priority for any organisation to bring awareness & provide training with thinking the bigger picture. She did mention some easy steps to develop such a working culture.  Unconscious bias throws a wrench into any plans to make diversity work. That means it’s the greatest enemy of belonging and psychological safety. Which means it’s the greatest enemy of innovation. When you know your unconscious biases, you’ll have way better control of all your business decisions. You’ll think twice about hiring the person who sees the world like you do and think more about the person who’ll shake things up. You’ll start listening to the colleagues you’d written off. You’ll find inspiration. You’ll find creativity. And what does that all do for your business? It makes more engaged employees. It makes stronger teams. It makes for a competitive advantage Do check in to the cafe listen to the full episode. You can connect to Prachi via her Linkedin and to listen her ted talk.

In our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for pure fun. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stopped playing. When we carve out some leisure time, we’re more likely to zone out in front of the TV or computer than engage in fun, rejuvenating play like we did as children. But play is not just essential for kids; it can be an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well. My Question is How can Play heal or Can play Heal people ?  Loretta Veney : An Author & International Speaker, Trainer , Lego Serious Play facilitator checked in to the Cafe to share her personal experience on How Play impacted on her & her mother who was diagnosed with Dementia. While play is crucial for a child’s development, it is also beneficial for people of all ages. Play can add joy to life, relieve stress, supercharge learning, and connect you to others and the world around you. Play can also make work more productive and pleasurable. Lego Therapy is a powerful intervention designed to support children with ASD and communication challenges in developing skills in language and collaboration. Significant reduction in maladaptive behaviours including tantrums, avoidance of responsibility, physical aggression, and bedwetting. To listen to full episode check in to the cafe with following Link. Te explore more about Loretta Veney log on to lorettaveney.com