by Emily Chang | Oct 31, 2022 | Change Management, DEI, The Spare Room, Workplace
As we watch little ones don masks for Halloween, I can’t help but think about the masks that we adults wear. Some of us hide behind masks in an effort to protect our vulnerable selves. Others wear masks of foundation and shimmer to beautify the self we project...
by Emily Chang | Dec 19, 2021 | Change Management, DEI, The Spare Room, Ways of Work, Workplace
I recently spoke with Shawn Nason on his podcast, the Combustion Chronicles. As someone who lives in the world of human-centered design, he is a joy to speak with, and he asks great questions! In fact, at 7:37 of the podcast, he inquires, “What’s your...
by Emily Chang | Aug 4, 2021 | Change Management, Workplace
What’s a comfort zone? It’s the me-circle where everything closes in around our own needs and wants. It’s when we’ve been in one place and become so complacent, that we lose perspective on our own situation. Think of the last time you sold your home. You scrubbed your...
by Emily Chang | Dec 7, 2020 | Change Management, Leadership, Workplace
I wish I’d had the words to describe this important state of being earlier in my career. So, for those who haven’t yet paused to reflect on the importance of psychological safety, I hope this article provides helpful food for thought. What is psychological...
by Emily Chang | Nov 23, 2020 | Change Management, Uncategorised, Workplace
What’s an oxymoron? Well, it puts two seemingly contradictory terms in conjunction, like “deafening silence,” “definite possibility,” or “act naturally.” Along similar lines, the concepts of “caring” and...
by Emily Chang | Nov 9, 2020 | Change Management, Learner
Are you surrounding yourself with people who are like mirrors or like windows? Mirrors reflect your image back to you, right? So, these are the people who show you and tell you what you want to see and hear. They reinforce your opinions and beliefs, but fail to reveal...