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  • The Science of Happiness

    I’m thrilled to invite you to join me for a transformative in-person experience at an upcoming weekend workshop, “The Science of Happiness,” set against the breathtaking backdrop of #MiravalResorts in Tucson, Arizona, from February 15 to 20, 2024.

    MORE INFO: The workshop is structured around key takeaways that provide valuable insights and practical tools. Participants will delve into the 3 main components of resilience to better understand its role as a foundation for sustained happiness. Strategies for building resilience will be shared. We’ll explore positive psychology principles, address coping mechanisms, and discuss the importance of embracing authentic emotions and the power of self-permission. Walk away with knowledge and actionable steps to enhance your happiness and resilience levels.

    SPECIAL PRICE: I was able to secure a special rate for my circle. If you book using code SOCIAL, you’ll receive EXTRA nightly resort credit. You package will include $225 nightly resort credit (normally $175) to use toward luxurious spa services, wellness workshops, culinary experiences, and private sessions with Miraval Specialists. Link: https://www.miravalresorts.com/packages/social-influencers?src=prop_tusob_other_email_bijalchoksi_arizona 

    I hope you will consider using this opportunity to shake up your outlook on work and life if needed, embracing positive psychology and resilience-building strategies.

    Secure your spot today and let’s make 2024 a year of joy and resilience!

    Warmly, 

    Bijal

    The intent of these emails is to provide different perspectives, ideas, and insights as you navigate the path forward for yourself, your team, your organization, and your family.

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    Bijal Choksi, MA, CHPC, ACC

    bijal@huworkteam.com

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  • How Managers Can Foster Both Healthy Boundaries And High Performance

    Managers play a pivotal role in cultivating a culture of wellness that will help ensure that their teams meet the company’s goals while also maintaining healthy boundaries. Bonnie shares tips with her Forbes Coaches Council peers to help organizations promote employee well-being and success.

  • Join a Unique Year-Long Group Coaching Program

    Hard to believe it is almost November. It’s been a busy time amidst an emotionally challenging season. Personally, I’ve been teaching and coaching a lot, adjusting to having one child in college and another with a driver’s permit, and trying to remember to slow down to enjoy key moments every day despite the chaos in the world. And to celebrate wins large and small, which I normally plow through to work towards the next goal. So here is a public celebration of the 10 outstanding women who participated in an intense 3-week program I designed specifically for South Asian women working in corporate America.  I applaud the hard work they put in and the vulnerability they showed in our 1:1 and group sessions. 👏🏼(Read a couple testimonials below.)

    And I’m excited to let you know I’m launching another program! This is a year-long GROUP COACHING program designed exclusively for South Asian women. This transformative journey will provide members with invaluable tools, support, and a community that understands and celebrates a shared heritage.

    Not a South Asian woman, but know one who could benefit from this program? Please forward this email.

    Group Coaching Program Details:

    12 sessions, 90 minutes each. The dates and times will be determined based on the preferences of the first few individuals who sign up. By keeping the group small, limited to 10 participants, we ensure an intimate and personalized experience for everyone involved.

    I love a top 10 list so here are the top 10 benefits of joining this year-long group coaching program:

    1. SPOT COACHING: Receive personalized guidance and support tailored to your unique circumstances. Whether you’re dealing with not getting enough respect at work from certain individuals or a never-ending chai addiction, I’ve got your back!

    2. INFLUENCE LIKE A BOSS: Learn effective tactics to enhance your influence and make a positive impact in both your personal and professional life.

    3. CUSTOMIZED SESSION TOPICS: Help select session topics to ensure that the content is relevant and beneficial to your specific needs and goals.

    4. WORKING SESSIONS: Engage in interactive working sessions during each meeting, allowing you to actively work through topics and apply the strategies discussed. Worksheets, templates, and cheat sheets all included!

    5. CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING: Connect with amazing women who understand the cultural nuances and challenges faced by South Asian women because they too have had similar experiences, not to mention our love for Bollywood dance-offs 😉

    6. BRAND AND REPUTATION: Gain insights into the four key components of building a powerful personal brand and reputation, enabling you to stand out in your chosen field, while still being authentically YOU. 

    7. SUPPORTIVE NETWORK: Meet a group of amazing women who share your aspirations and values, providing you with a network of support, inspiration, and career help throughout your journey. Together, we’ll create a support system that will make you feel like the superhero you truly are.

    8. ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNERS: Benefit from accountability partners who will support your growth, ensuring that you stay motivated and on track towards achieving your goals.

    9. SOCIAL CAPITAL: Build your social capital by connecting with like-minded individuals to expand your professional network and create opportunities for collaboration and growth.

    10. TRUE NORTH STAR: Clarify your purpose and learn how to use your north star to guide your decisions and actions towards a fulfilling and meaningful career and life.

    Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to embark on a transformative journey of personal and professional growth. Join our year-long group coaching program exclusively designed for South Asian women. Limited to 10 people. Small group => HUGE impact.

    SIGN UP HERE

    So, are you ready to laugh, learn, and level up? Sign up now and let’s embark on this unforgettable journey together. If not now, then when? If not you, then who? 

    Testimonials from previous students: 

    • “This program made it effortless to reflect on and dream about what we would love to achieve in bringing more of ourselves to our work, and then break it down into practical techniques for making it happen.”  

    • “I am currently faced with a challenge of mass change. This program really helped me find some resolve and strength to feel ok with discomfort and being in transition and work on finding my Northstar to help guide me.”

    Warmly, 

    Bijal

    The intent of these emails is to provide different perspectives, ideas, and insights as you navigate the path forward for yourself, your team, your organization, and your family.

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    Bijal Choksi, MA, CHPC, ACC

    bijal@huworkteam.com

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  • 15 Misconceptions About Leadership (And How New Leaders Are Impacted)

  • Do you know your Superpowers?

    I recently had the privilege of teaching a few workshops at Miraval Resorts, a top wellness retreat center that is Oprah’s favorite! 

    Over the course of several workshops, I guided Miraval employees and guests on a journey of self-discovery, helping them unlock their inner superpowers. Participants:

    ✅ Identified their SUPERPOWERS

    ✅ Explored how to LEVERAGE their superpowers unconventionally

    ✅ Learned 4 TOOLS to handle the tasks in their lives that deplete them

    Through engaging exercises and thought-provoking discussions, we embarked on a transformative adventure aimed at unlocking the hidden potential within each attendee. Many of us minimize and downplay our strengths, so one exercise participants found valuable was thinking about what their best friend would say are their unique strengths. You can also substitute a peer or your boss if they know you well to identify work-related strengths. I encourage you to take 2 minutes to do this exercise right now: What would someone who knows you well say are your TOP 2 SUPERPOWERS?

    It was truly awe-inspiring to witness the moment when individuals recognized their inner superhero waiting to be unleashed. Whether their superpowers were creativity, empathy, problem-solving or a myriad of other ones, the energy in the room was electrifying as everyone discovered their distinct superpowers and began to envision how they could use them to make a positive impact in their lives and in the world.

    The retreat was a resounding success, with participants leaving feeling inspired, empowered, and equipped with the tools to continue their personal journeys. I believe that each attendee discovered their unique superpowers and now possesses the confidence to embrace and utilize them in their daily lives. I am grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of this incredible experience and witness these personal transformations. 

    If you have any questions or would like to discuss how we can bring this transformative workshop to your organization, please reach out.

    Warmly, 

    Bijal

    The intent of these emails is to provide different perspectives, ideas, and insights as you navigate the path forward for yourself, your team, your organization, and your family.

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    Bijal Choksi, MA, CHPC, ACC

    bijal@huworkteam.com

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  • 18 Mistakes For Coaches To Avoid When Doing 360-Degree Reviews

  • Join me in September to recharge!

    Recently, my eye has been twitching. When I asked Dr. Google (dumb I know!), eye twitching might be caused by a lack of sleep (nope), too much stress (maybe), or a tumor (ummm…). Not sure about you, but throughout my adult life, when a medical situation arises, it prompts me to take a critical look at how I’m living my life, where I’m spending my time, and to question whether I’m falling prey to busyness versus having impact. 

    But we don’t need a medical crisis to prompt us to assess our lives and course correct. Sometimes we just need to take a step back from our daily rhythms to gain perspective on our life and career. There’s something about a “pattern-interrupt” that allows our minds to find creative solutions to situations that have plagued us and to hit the reset button on our nervous systems.  

    And if we layer in a structured retreat in a new location, I truly believe this is the best way to reconnect with our inner wise and insightful self. The one whose voice is softer and often gets lost when our to-do list is shouting at us, when our emails are overflowing, and when we have a deadline to meet.

    Join me this September in the gorgeous Appalachian mountains for a 5-day semi-structured retreat where you will have time to reconnect with your inner, wiser self.

    This Empowerment retreat is a 5-day immersive and experiential program September 1-5, 2023, held at Elohee Retreat Center in northern Georgia. Elohee sits in the midst of 220 acres of wild forest. This retreat is designed to help participants embody their capacities as humans and coaches and to reconnect with and strengthen their abilities for deep listening, powerful conversations and purposeful living. You don’t have to be a coach to attend! You do have to bring your curiosity and open mind to learn how to approach conversations with a coach-like mindset.

    Learn more here or join the next Learning Lab call on May 25th at 12pm ET. Click here to reserve your spot for the call. 

    The Empowerment Retreat is booking up quickly so sign up soon. As part of my community, you can  bring a friend for free. Reach out for details.

    And BTW, I finally made an appointment with my eye doctor for later this week, and will hopefully get to the bottom of this twitching.

    Warmly, 

    Bijal

    The intent of these emails is to provide different perspectives, ideas, and insights as you navigate the path forward for yourself, your team, your organization, and your family.

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    Bijal Choksi, MA, CHPC, ACC

    bijal@huworkteam.com

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  • The disconnect with Asian Americans

    May marks Asian American Pacific Heritage Islander Month! It is a time to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and societal contributions of #asianamericans hailing from across the Asian continent as well as the Pacific Islands like Polynesia. It is a time to acknowledge the struggles and challenges that these communities have faced and continue to face, and to honor their resilience and perseverance…and let’s not forget the delicious food from these areas!

    In all seriousness, in the business world, I’d like to specifically highlight the disconnect between the PERCEPTION of Asian Americans being successful and the REALITY that this population faces with inequitable representation and lack of advancement into senior positions. The diagram here showing details around this disparity was published by my former employer, #mckinsey, in an interesting paper on Asian Americans in the workforce. As you can see in the diagram, Asian women experience the greatest drop in representation at senior levels.

    As a leadership coach working with many women Asian clients, and as a woman of South Asian descent, I found the research fascinating and disturbing. They state that “these challenges are pervasive, particularly for people with intersectional identities: our research shows that gender, immigration status, and ethnicity all play a role in creating obstacles.” 

    Luckily, the paper also outlines some practical ways corporate leaders can better support Asian American workers. I only hope more companies and leaders use some of these tactics to further the Federal Asian Pacific American Council’s theme for 2023: Advancing Leaders Through Opportunity.

    Another trap many fall into is viewing the Asian American population as a single unvarying group. In reality, this group is not only ethnically diverse, but varies by generational proximity to their country of birth, which influences a range of behaviors and beliefs.

    This month reminds us of the importance of diversity and inclusion, and the value of embracing different perspectives and experiences. Let us use this month as an opportunity to learn, grow, and celebrate the unique and beautiful tapestry of our nation, especially the Asian American Pacific Islanders.

    Reply to the email below if you would like a copy of the report, “Asian American workers: Diverse outcomes and hidden challenges.”

    Warmly, 

    Bijal

    The intent of these emails is to provide different perspectives, ideas, and insights as you navigate the path forward for yourself, your team, your organization, and your family.

    Click here if you were forwarded this email and would like to sign up to receive my emails. You may unsubscribe at any time.

    Bijal Choksi, MA, CHPC, ACC

    bijal@huworkteam.com

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  • Atlas of the Heart

    As a long-time fan of Brené Brown, a down to earth researcher of human connection, I was ecstatic to find the entire season of her new book and show “Atlas of the Heart – Mapping Meaningful Connection” on a long flight. I completely geeked out, taking notes on my laptop, and thinking about how this information might help my clients and community. 

    It is really dense, covering 87 human emotions as well as a framework for connecting with people in your world. Instead of a typical book review, I’m testing out an infographic style summary. Let me know if you like this format! (Plus, I couldn’t resist mocking up a photo of Brené and I side by side, which you’ll see on the infographic.)

    One key takeaway for me from this book/series: don’t control the path for the other person; it’s their journey. But, I am here for support.

    In case you are not familiar with Brené, she shot to fame in the early 2000’s with her research on the power of vulnerability. Here’s her Ted Talk on the topic.

    Warmly, 

    Bijal

    The intent of these emails is to provide different perspectives, ideas, and insights as you navigate the path forward for yourself, your team, your organization, and your family.

    Click here if you were forwarded this email and would like to sign up to receive my emails. You may unsubscribe at any time.

    Bijal Choksi, MA, CHPC, ACC

    bijal@huworkteam.com

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  • 15 Challenges Coaches Will Work On With Executive Clients In 2023