by Kathryn Wilking | Sep 4, 2014 | Blog, Business Sense, General Musings, Lifestyle, Office, Women in Business
The Empty Desk What happens to productivity when you work beside an empty desk and chair? Are you happy that no one is in ‘your space’? Or, are you aware of the empty void nearby? In feng shui, even an empty space has a place in time, no matter how inactive it may be....
by Kathryn Wilking | Aug 31, 2014 | Blog, Feng Shui Basics, General Musings, Home, Lifestyle, Wellness, Wisdom and Philosophy
The Crystal Speaks! When purchasing crystals as a ‘cure’, be sure to buy a quality product! When using a crystal for a cure, it applies energy-enhancing qualities. It can either gather or disperse chi-energy. So, how does that work? Chi-energy is...
by Kathryn Wilking | Aug 20, 2014 | Blog, General Musings, Lifestyle, Wellness, Wisdom and Philosophy
The Hummingbirds have been most active lately! They are feeding constantly right now to get ready for their long migration. Because of their small size and high degree of activity, they lose body heat rather quickly, and need to digest their food quickly. They will...
by Kathryn Wilking | Aug 18, 2014 | Blog, Business Sense, General Musings, Lifestyle, Management Style, Office, Wellness, Women in Business
Image from Clip Art What is Your Management Style? Can you find a balance between being a hard-nosed, results-oriented boss and a hovering, nagging mother hen? Of course you can! Each team manager may have the same goals, but they can take a different route to...
by Kathryn Wilking | Jul 18, 2014 | Blog, General Musings, Home, Lifestyle, Wellness, Wisdom and Philosophy
BLUE TARP BLUES How can a blue tarp turn a reasonable adult into a basket case? Well, you may find this hard to believe. I’ve been held hostage by a blue tarp for several years in a row! I’m finally ready to talk about it! We moved across the country in 2006 for a two...
by Kathryn Wilking | Jul 16, 2014 | Blog, General Musings, Lifestyle, Office, Wellness
Trying to make change? Being ‘Well-liked’ Does Help on the Job. “I don’t think anyone likes me.” My client started to explain the reason for his call. “No one likes me at this new job.” My client, a well-established Project Manager, was hired six months ago to...
by Kathryn Wilking | Jul 9, 2014 | Blog, General Musings, Office, Wellness
I got THIS CLOSE to an iceberg! To See the Icebergs! WOW! I was fortunate enough to complete my mission to visit the far east coast of Canada this June! The conflict for me has always been how to merge my business goals with my personal goals; or should they be...
by Kathryn Wilking | Jun 2, 2014 | Blog, Event, Feng Shui Basics, General Musings, Home, Lifestyle, Wellness, Wisdom and Philosophy
The FS Garden and Neighborhood Tour I usually lead a talk or a seminar in the safe confines of a sheltered building, but this time, the spring energy was calling me outside! A small group of us met in a Kitsilano neighbourhood (west end of Vancouver) for a feng shui...
by Kathryn Wilking | Jun 2, 2014 | Blog, General Musings, Lifestyle, Office, Wellness
Practical Steps to Success # 20: Prevent Conflicts while building your team Verbal skills are so important when building a team. Miscommunication can present unclear objectives, trigger stress and foster a lack of respect for team players. When I discuss personality...
by Kathryn Wilking | May 22, 2014 | Blog, Office
Persistence Reveals an Award for Excellence! Established over three years ago, I’d like to highlight this little business in DaNang, Vietnam. ‘Looking Glass Jeep Tours’ is my son’s company. Despite the odds for success being a foreigner in Vietnam, persistence...
