Welcome to ‘Success with Payal’ series at Womenlines!

Womenlines takes pleasure to introduce Payal Nanjiani, a US-based globally acclaimed inspirational speaker, leadership and success coach, as an Influencer for ‘Corporate Success Tips’ on Womenlines panel. Payal will be sharing exclusive content with Womenlines which can help women working in the corporate sector to develop leadership skills and success mindset. Payal will look forward to replying to queries from Womenlines readers too! Feel free to drop your questions in the comment section. This month read and listen from her about tips to get incredible focus and triple your productivity at work-

Podcast Link to – https://open.spotify.com/show/6hz85EhpePjWNpVPEslVon

Q2: I want to be focused with laser-like precision on critical tasks and make the best, most efficient use of my time. I want to get more done at my workplace. Instead, I get distracted by coworkers, lost in the inboxes, and too absorbed by the house responsibilities. How can I triple my productivity in the workplace?

I agree that success comes when we get more done each day with precision. Women have to juggle many tasks each day- from house chores to office meeting to children and socializing. I don’t know how we manage it all- but we do. However, one does not achieve success purely by managing everything. Productivity level needs to be at its peak to deliver better results in business and jobs. If you are looking to climb the corporate ladder or get more clients in your business, you must be extra productive each day. Which means simply put you must give your best each day. Nothing less than 100%. A technique I often share with my clients is called ‘ Traffic Control.’ It’s extremely simple and has been applied by a majority of my clients worldwide.

Have you ever thought why your productivity is not very high as you desire? Why do you fail to achieve the target in your work life? Most women want to achieve outwardly but inwardly there is a traffic jam of thoughts and traffic jam of to-do lists. We get entangled in thoughts of wanting to be perfect in everything, thoughts of guilt and regret, of worry, anxiety, hope, and passion. There is a traffic jam of to-do list which is never ending and it makes us a slave to the clock. Many women have said to me that if we have 10 things we want to finish in a day and we finish five, we get frustrated because we tell our self that we are not productive. And this way you criticize and demoralize yourself. You wake up with the same thought and feeling in the morning and go to bed thinking about it at night. What does this do to your energy level? It brings it down and it affects your actions and results. Success as an entrepreneur or corporate leaders depends on the ability to get things done with limited resources. You must be able to create the opportunity to make more sales, to grow in your company, to increase your income and to be competitive. And any traffic jam will only weigh you down.

Most women are working hard, upgrading their skill sets, networking, enrolling in various courses. But if you are drained out because of your thoughts and to-do lists, there is no way you will give your best even if you have the best of resources and opportunities around you.

As a leader and entrepreneur, your most important work–mulling strategy, blue-skying for innovation, planning and imagining the future– require you to be productive and full of high energy. Try to be aware of the traffic jam in your life-both professional and personal. Slowly start to clear the traffic and you will see how you speed up in every project that you undertake.

For a full version of this technique tune in to my iSucceed podcast (link at the top) for women leaders.

Payal Nanjiani

Womenlines takes pleasure to welcome Nicky as the contributor at Womenlines. Nicky is an editor at Horses & Foals since 2017. Horses have been in her life from her earliest memories, and she learned to ride a horse when she was 5. In this article Nicky is sharing great tips to women how to relax in stressful atmosphere around them-

Everyone experiences stress in varying degrees every once in a while. Some are able to cope with it more effectively than others. Effects of chronic stress can easily build up with time. It causes premature wear and tear of the mind and body. Using relaxation techniques is an effective way to manage stress.

A common misconception that people have about relaxation, is that it is only about achieving peace of mind or being able to thoroughly enjoy a hobby. Relaxation is in fact, a process that helps lower the effect of excess stress on the body and the mind. Relaxation techniques aid in coping with day-to-day stress as well as stress associated with different health issues such as pain or heart disease etc.
There are numerous benefits of practising relaxation. These benefits include lower blood pressure, regulated breathing rate, slower heart rate, better digestion, regulated levels blood sugar, the lower impact of stress hormones, better sleep quality, reduction in fatigue, lowered muscle tension as well as relief from chronic pain, improved learning, and memory, etc. For best results, it is ideal to incorporate as many different coping methods such as positive thinking, effective time management, finding humour, reaching out or seeking help from family/friends or a medical professional.

Mentioned below are the top five activities for women to find some relaxation through their chaotic and stressful lifestyle-

Sleep off the stress:

It is a known fact that stress can often cause you to toss and turn in the bed and give you sleepless nights. One of the best ways to combat stress is to stay away from screen viewing (phones, computer, and television) about 60 to 90 minutes prior to bedtime. You can read a lighthearted novel. Avoid reading thrillers or suspense storylines as they tend to keep you on the edge and make you want to finish the entire book before you put it down. Listen to calm and soothing music. Avoid peppy numbers as they make you feel energetic. Ensure you don’t eat foods that induce acidity and cause heartburn, for supper/dinner. Invest in a comfortable mattress, which is cosy enough to make you fall asleep quickly and gives you quality sleep. A good night’s sleep is sure to make you feel fresh and calm the next morning making you feel like you’re ready to take on the world!

Yoga & Meditation:

Yoga has been one of the key ways to align the mind and body as well as feel one with nature. The body stretches involved in yoga not only help relieve the tensed muscles but also strengthen them improve the muscle tone. Regular yoga practice can help you regulate the blood circulation in your body, thus helping you improve your heart health. Respiration is improved and energy levels are elevated. Yoga helps strengthen metabolism and helps reduce weight.
You don’t need to go to the mountains to meditate. You can meditate wherever you are. Meditation for five to seven minutes has proved to significantly reduce stress and anxiety levels. Practising meditation daily, helps you improve emotional health. The daily practice also enhances learning and memory as well as increases the attention span. Regular practice of meditation can help regulate blood pressure which in turn helps positively impact heart health.

Exercise:

Slow, deep breaths help you lower the heart rate and reduce stress. Deep breathing exercises help you calm down in a stressful situation, almost instantly. Investing just thirty minutes a day to work out or take a brisk walk in fresh air is known to have numerous positive effects on the mind and body. Exercise releases happy hormones known as endorphins, which help uplift your mood. Regular workout improves metabolism and aids in weight loss. Oftentimes, suffering from a chronic disease causes one to get stressed about their health. With regular exercise, you can stay fit and also avoid the risk of chronic disease. On the days you exercise you are likely to sleep much better verses on the days you don’t. Exercise helps to positively impact the quality of sleep which is vital for the relaxation of the mind and body.

Take up a sport:

Sports have almost the same effect on our mind and body as a good work out. Sports help cope with stress and improve focus. It would be ideal to select a sport that involves therapy animals such as horses. Horses are considered to be the best among all therapy animals as they mirror the rider’s emotion and help them cope with their feelings. Horseback riding is recommended for individuals affected with PTSD as equine assisted therapy helps them relax. The non-judgmental attitude of horses puts such riders at ease. When mounted on a horse, what takes up your attention is maintain your balance to prevent falling off the horse and navigating the horse on the track. This distraction helps alleviate stress and lets you relax. Horseback riding is a great way to inculcate focus.

Music:

Music is known to have a therapeutic effect on people. It is known to put you in a different mood as soon as a song starts playing. If you are feeling low due to stress weighing you down, you can tune in to a peppy track and you’ll notice your feet automatically start tapping and your mood will get better within a matter of minutes. If you feel sleepless due to stress, you can tune in to a slow track, or better still play soothing instrumental music (lyrical music may bring back memories or you may feel like lip syncing, causing you to stay awake when you want to sleep). You can take up a singing class or learn to play a musical instrument as it helps you vent stress effectively.

Conclusion
Effective stress management begins with identifying the signals. As soon as you begin to notice any signs of stress, it would be a great idea to pause and take a moment to evaluate what is causing you to lose your calm and look for a solution.

Nicky has been an editor at Horses & Foals since 2017. Horses have been in her life from her earliest memories, and she learned to ride a horse when she was 5. She is a mom of three who spends all her free time with her family and friends, her mare Joy, or just sipping her favorite cup of tea. You can get in touch with Nicky at her Facebook page.

Womenlines team wishes very happy Chinese New Year 2019 to all readers. Let’s welcome the Year of Pig with all enthusiasm and positive energy!!

May the new year bring in your life joys that never fade, hopes that never die, and strength that never weakens. Be blessed with good fortune forever!!

Charu Mehrotra

Founder Womenlines

Womenlines takes pleasure to share about Dr Tazeen Siddiqui in ‘Entrepreneur/Professional Expert of the month’  section of Womenlines. Do listen to her in the video shared above about her revolutionizing teaching methodology ‘Tazeen Taxology” which she strongly believes can improve education methodology!

A social entrepreneur, passionate educator, trainer, and a beautiful soul Dr Tazeem Siddiqui is Managing Director 
Mansha Educational society by profession. She lives her life with a vision for people to rise together with excellence through quality education, irrespective of whether someone lives in a rural or urban area. She has created her own educational theory, which is called Tazeen Taxology and is being implemented in various schools across India.

Tazeen Taxology is a Methodology with the series of steps as for how to deliver a concept in a classroom by the teacher, which can target the real learning of children and ignite their thoughts of creating and innovating with each concept as they learn.

Understanding the concept of igniting learning which leads to innovation and creativity.
Teachers don’t have to teach the children they have to explore the minds and hearts of kids to help them identify their own strength to rise with excellence.

Dr Tazeen emphasizes “I believe when we have aspiration in our hearts, vision in our eyes and dedication in our approach and actions, we can un-veal real wonders of the world.”

Key points about Tazeen Taxology-

• Tazeen Taxology encourages a child to dream and be unique by creating and innovating his/her own learning
• Tazeen Taxology encourages teachers to implement the concept with effective interactive learning in the classroom
• Tazeen Taxology takes a child to the journey of understanding the basics of concept with happiness and positivity

In past Dr Tazeen’s paper ‘Multiple Intelligences 54’ was presented at Harvard University. Siddiqui’s paper ‘Typing fingers vs Writing fingers’ was selected at the Oxford Women Leadership Symposium.

As a Founder Mansha Vision India, Dr Siddiqui has done Skype sessions in the interior of Rural areas and her  journey has been  shared on http://mb.ntdin.tv/en/article/english/channelizing-conflict-love-care-teachers-soulful-journey-changing-young-minds  

Her article has been  published in top 10 forums of the world http://mb.ntdin.tv/en/article/english/a-poor-exam-score-is-not-the-only-reason-behind-children-committing-suicide
A Global Goodwill Ambassador, Dr Siddiqui is also an expert Columnist for NDTV, which is in the top 10 forums of the world
http://ntdin.tv/en/article/english/how-to-make-children-gadgets-free-how-to-handle-aggressive-and-restless-children

Do visit http://www.jaimansha.org/team.php  to know more about Dr Tazeen and her work. Jai Mansha has also launched e-magazine ‘Dr Kalam International Vision India Reader’ so that all principals can share knowledge and rise together with excellence.

And when you ask Dr Tazeen about her dream, she says “I want to see India at the top now in education”…such a marvellous and impressive dream, isn’t it friends? Womenlines team wishes the best of luck to Dr Tazeen in her journey of excellence in education!

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Self-confidence and esteem have to do with trusting your abilities, your qualities and your judgement. It has to do with knowing your worth. The ability to step out of your comfort zone and be able to restart and build your career is to be confident in yourself. Below are the key points needed to boost your confidence-

1. Give yourself the pep talk, it could be a speech to create enthusiasm and arouse confidence

2. Understand that your emotions can be all over the place

3. Learn to say ‘No’ because you have been effectively being a housewife and you may find yourself doing it all. You need support.

4. Never be afraid to go back into an industry where technology has moved on and the company has re-established, all you need to do is look at your skills and as a mother repackage them to an employer. Its all about how you sell yourself these days.

5. Remember how you speak to your children reassuring them and building them up, do that to your self

6. Career counsellors and consultants can help mothers find their crucial path back to work

In today’s world, considering the level of change in technology and rapid growth in industrialization, women can work anywhere. Most companies are trying to welcome the idea of work-life balance programs in the current demographic and economic climate, however, policies and strategies that promote work-life balance for employees are becoming increasingly vital to commercial sustainability (Edwards and Rothbard, 2000). Where the right balance is found and sustained there is the mutual gain for both employees and the employer (Rice and McFarlin), below are some of the OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE for women who want to restart their career;

1. Although work is important, family comes first, flexibility should be considered at the office or part-time work can be negotiated so that you have the job even if you are on break.

2. Companies should create opportunities like work-life programs for women to help them balance the work and family activities

3. Organizations should provide opportunities for women to work from home, while gainfully employed.

4. Keep yourself skilled; update your knowledge and skills, it could help to get a job easier

5. Women could attend Return to Work programs which could provide women in restarting their career

6. From your skills, you could become an entrepreneur in a business or a professional in your chosen field of skill

People, most especially women suffered a lot having to choose what is most important or what to come first, work or family. It is understood that the increased number of women efforts in the workforce had contributed to the effort of work and life balance initiate, due to the fact, that they play the major role in the family. Patrice Chioma N. (2019).

When flexibility in companies or organizations occur, which enables individuals to integrate and overlap work and family responsibilities in time and space, it leads to a positive spillover which is instrumental in achieving a healthy work-life balance.

• Cleopatra Onyemaobichukwu N.

  A Nigeria based Guidance Counselor with a private practice in Educational and Organizational sector. A freelance writer. Her writing interests include Health, Education and Relationship.

   

Online Tarot Reading for February 2019, for all the zodiac signs

Womenlines brings tarot readings to its readers’ by an experienced online tarot cards reader Ms Madhvi Singh from India. Ms Madhvi Singh, needing some answers herself, decided to understand the science of Tarot a few years back. At the end of it, she not only got her answers but her perspective to life changed, to encompass empathy with people who she came in touch with. As she exercised her Tarot reading skills for her friends, relatives and herself, word got around and soon she found many people needing support and advice to the immediate questions in their life.

Tarot reading comprises of intuition honed by experience and interpretation of each of the images with the collaborative energy of the person for whom the reading is done. The message for that person is channelled through the Tarot reader, whose skill and intuition helps crystallize the message and pass it on to the other person.

 Contact: +91 9867782674 to get your personal readings from Ms Madhvi!

Aries(Mar 21-Apr 19)

Career-Career will be amazing initially. You may meet someone new. Workload will be a lot, there may be some travelling on work.

Love-Things will be a little rocky at first. You may feel a little lonely for some time. There is a chance to meet a new partner. Some difficulties may come in your way.

Finance-You may face some finance related issues. You may face some recovery issues if you lend money. Think wisely before spending money.

Health-Health looks pink! Keep exercising well.

Taurus(Apr 20-May 20)

Career-Career scene will be unchanged. Maintain good relations with everyone. New opportunity for partnerships may emerge.

Love-The stars are in your favour. Some of you may plan to get married. Consider everyone before taking next steps.

Finance-Outlook on finance is average, hence, be careful when investing.

Health-Health looks good. No need to worry, stay fit.

Gemini(May 21-Jun 20)

Career-Career will be great. You may have some talks with someone about work. There could be a few delays.

Love-Relations will be healthy. You will try to strengthen them and keep your partner happy.

Finance– Financial situation looks fine. Progress will be slow in the beginning. Take financial advice from someone.

Health-Health will be good. Take care of yourself.

Cancer(Jun 21- Jul 22)

Career-This is a good time to choose your career. Be careful, pending work may catch up with you.

Love-There will be new beginnings. Wedding proposals may come your way. You may enter into a relationship with someone.

Finance-This month is amazing financially. You will travel and enjoy. There will be happiness around you in terms of finance.

Health-Health looks good. No need to worry, stay fit.

Leo(Jul 23-Aug 22)

Career-Times are changing for good with respect to your career. You may find help directed your way.

Love– Be careful with your partner. Understand each other properly, and then take steps ahead.

Finance-There will be money related issues. If you look hard you may find a source for money.

Health-Take care of your health. Do yoga and meditate to stay fit.

Virgo(Aug 23-Sep 22)

Career– This month is not great for the career. Do not let someone dictate you at work. Stay focused on your work.

Love-Stars are not in your favour. An old love may find its way back to you. Be careful.

Finance-This month is good for finance. You may get some financial help from family. Property may be purchased.

Health-Health will be good. You will stay in touch with your friends. You will be surrounded with happiness.

Libra(Sep 23-Oct 22)

Career-Some confusions regarding career may continue. Family business will progress well. Some earlier job/business may make a comeback.

Love-Avoid misunderstandings and urges to dominate your partner. Be understanding.

Finance-Average month for Finance. Curb excessive spending. Take advice before investing.

Health-Some concerns may arise regarding health. Take care and consult a doctor rather than self medication.

Scorpio(Oct 23-Nov 21)

Career-Beginning of the month may be slow. Some changes were seen in career, maybe with assistance from someone.

Love-May meets someone from the past. Keep emotions in check. But do keep in touch and mix with everyone.

Finance-While some concerns are seen on the Finance front, some avenue may open up for good news on finance.

Health-Take care, be happy. No need to broadcast secrets. Keep calm.

Sagittarius(Nov 22-Dec 21)

Career-Could face a lot of competition. Do take advice before finalising any options. Best to wait it out.

Love-Love is good to have, do not consider it a burden. Maintain a good relationship with mutual understanding and stay connected.

Finance-Do not have raised expectations. Take care of your money.

Health-Do not over think. Stay calm and happy.

Capricorn(Dec 22-Jan 19)

Career– This month is very good on the career front. Hopes will be realised. Good opportunities for a positive change.

Love-Stay connected with your partner. Do not nitpick; stay in a good mood.

Finance-Some ups and downs are foreseen this month. Avoid arguments. But still, there could be new partnerships.

Health-Take care and travel around. Enjoy and be happy.

Aquarius(Jan 20-Feb 18)

Career-Will be an average month for the career. There could be some despondency regarding work. May meet someone regarding work. Do not have high hopes.

Love-Tread carefully. Avoid spats with your partner. Some bouts of loneliness foreseen.

Finance– An average month for Finance. Efforts will not be rewarded. Stay calm.

Health-Health is good. Do not let stress get to you. Meditation will help you to stay calm.

 Pisces(Feb 19-Mar 20)

Career-Beginning of the month will see some concerns. Worries will disappear after that and with efforts things will be as you would like.

Love-Someone new may enter your life. Take care before going ahead.

Finance-Some windfall gains seen. Listen to your heart and do not depend on others.

Health-Take care of your health. If you do not feel well do consult a doctor.

Tarot Reader: Ms.Madhvi Singh

Mobile : 91-98677 82674

E-mail : madhvi_s@hotmail.com

Womenlines welcomes Anji Hallewell as an Influencer of Positive Mindset on the Womenlines panel. Anji is a Natural Strengths Coach, Trainer, and Founder of Hidden Lava.  In her article for this month, Anji is sharing tips on how to keep your authentic self real in life-

How high is your bar? People set such high bars for themselves, that they can never reach them. Are you one of them?

In pausing and thinking about that for a moment, who is that bar for? Are you proving something to yourself or someone else? When you strive for something that can’t be reached, how does that make yourself feel?

The trick is to show compassion on yourself and allow yourself to drop the perfection.  I mean, what is perfection anyway, other than a made up subjective mental construct? So, produce your version of things!  Manifest your unique relationship, presentation style or way of being. No one is scoring you other than yourself, so you might as well get rid of the clipboard now!

When you are not being real, you feel like you are pretending to be something that you are not, and it doesn’t feel right. The more you continue to do it, the more you move away from your true self.

Here are 4 things you can start doing to keep it real.  The more you listen and follow it the more in sync you will feel-

1. Turn Inwards

Switch off the external and internal noise through mindfulness, meditation or yoga. There is a good reason why these ancient practices are still in our lives today – they work!

Things will be much clearer afterwards as to what is reasonable and good enough.

2. Crank up the Good Vibes

Dancing, singing or making music are great ways to shake off any internal pressure. It’s an excellent way to instantly shedding any negative tension you may feel, especially when you do it like no one is watching!

There’s nothing like injecting a bit of lightness to let go of the seriousness of perfection.  

3. Ground yourself

Get out into nature; there is something very humbling about it. Whether it is a hike, a walk in the park or climbing a mountain use it to clear your mind so you can centre yourself.

It’s easier to see what you need to let go of from that space, as the truth shines through.

 4. Invest in yourself

You don’t need to spend huge amounts of money straight off the mark. There is a ton of free content available; just find what resonates with you.

Perfection is a disguise for insecurity, there is something deeper underneath it that you need to flush out, so it doesn’t control you and the best you can emerge.

Anji Hallewell

Coach, Trainer & Founder

+65 8408 5042

Womenlines is delighted to welcome Anjalika, an IITTI (CANADA) certified professional Image Branding & Lifestyle Consultant, as an Influencer for Image Branding at Womenlines. Yes Womenfolk, gear up to learn the tips and tricks to carry yourself with excellence and make excellence your brand. In her sharing for this month, Anjalika is sharing incredible tips about ‘How to create the first impression?’-

‘The first impression lasts’ a three worded statement, simple yet so true. Do you know you only have a mere seven seconds to present a powerful professional or personal you when introduced to someone? Yes, a seven short seconds, that is all. I used to think how dare someone to deduce me within that short a time. Is that fair? We have so much to offer and seven seconds is a way too little for someone to size-us up and make an impression. However, if you ask me now, boy I am glad. Let me tell you more about impressing first.

First of all, just to back-track a little bit; my experience with first impressions started when I was 18 when I was interning for one of the major resort developments in Singapore and I have not looked back since.

Why is creating good impression such an integral part of life; most importantly, what is impression? When I looked up Cambridge dictionary, one of the first meanings for this word is said as ‘a mark made on the surface of something by pressing an object into it’. Similarly, whenever we meet someone, we actually make a mark of ourselves onto the other person. The initial seven seconds of meeting someone is when an impression of yourself is made on the other party’s mind. Please take note that making a good first impression has got nothing to do with insecurity or getting assurance from others. Creating a good impression has everything to do with securing a dream job, making good friends or even getting a lifelong partner. Having said that, the first impression is an initial contact point and what comes after is highly important too in securing and maintaining a relationship.

That said, summarising oneself in 7 seconds do require some skills; and these skills are what we are going to look at, going forward.

Everybody loves a good handshake; one that projects confidence and equality. Why are handshakes the important part of creating first impressions? Got to say one of my pet peeves is the dead fish; one that gives a very lacklustre reciprocation – the one with no energy and in turn, almost always takes away mine too – on impact. A handshake is an absolute tell-tale of a personality; too hard a handshake; domineering – one that turns down your hands and places his on top; superiority – a wet one; nervous – a dead fish; weakness. A good handshake is one that offers the whole hand and a non-crushing grip that lasts for about two to three seconds; all these while, keeping your left hands seen; not in the pocket – and unclenched.

The generous smile never fail to brighten my soul. Smile more; nothing is wasted from over-smiling except perhaps a jaw ache but in fact, you have lots more to gain. In the words of the Mother Theresa, “Peace begins with a smile” and I concur to that.

Words really have the ability to make or break us; in this instant, in a matter of seconds. Use positive words; avoid complains and negative nuances. Positive words are like music to the ears and flowers to the soul. You really want to be remembered as that person who nourishes one’s senses, not the opposite.

How important is eye contact in our day to day dealings? Highly important! The term eye contact was coined in the early 1960s from the West. For a start, it is an important sign of confidence and respect. It is also a form of non-verbal communication and has a large influence on social behaviour. Do you know that people who seek eye contact while speaking are regarded as believable and earnest? Good eye contact is one that gives focus on an imaginary triangle; across the eyebrows right down to the centre of the nose. Never ever stare at the mouth or worse, go southwards to the chest. That said and done, throw away those sunnies and start gazing!

If there is one thing I pay close attention to is posture; thank you, Mom and dance; they have has been my biggest influences and advocate since I was five! A good posture almost immediately makes you appear three notches more confident, not to mention few inches taller. Walk and sit erect, you will not regret and they will never forget.

Have you ever spoken to someone and notices his or her eyes wanders all over the room except on you? I call that downright rude and unfortunately, that kind of behaviour is quite rampant in the society we live in; where almost everyone is trying to multi-task and overdo at any given time and they forget this very basic rule. Pay attention to the person talking to you; refrain from cutting him off in the middle of the sentence. Listen to what is said and reply appropriately. Across every single culture and border, one thing remains true; people like to be heard. So why not project a listening ear and give them your fullest attention? One of my favourite quotes ever, ‘Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity’ – there you go, enough said!

Meeting new people is always exciting; faces, personalities, traits – not to mention the possibility of long term friendship, professional relationship even a romantic one. Before that can happen, projecting positive first impression is utmost importance for something more substantial to develop. So, what say, you bring your best foot and face forward.

After all, we will never get a second chance to make a great first impression.

–Zu Anjalika Kamis Gunnulfsen is the Editor (Singapore) for Marketing In Asia and certified Image Branding & Lifestyle Consultant. She was also crowned Mrs Singapore Globe 2017. Born in Singapore and blessed to have lived in a couple of other amazing cities in the world, Anjalika is currently expatriating in Kuala Lumpur. Follow her on LinkedIn, Instagram and blog

www.zuanjalika.com,   

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Womenlines takes pleasure to welcome Amelia Evans as a guest contributor at Womenlines. Amelia works as a content manager for various international brands. In her interesting sharing with Womenlines Amelia is sharing some career options which are quite new to womenfolk-

Amelia Evans is a freelance writer and works as a content manager for various international brands. When Amelia is not researching and writing she loves nothing more than heading out into the country for some downtime.

Womenlines is delighted to welcome Anjalika, an IITTI (CANADA) certified professional Image Branding & Lifestyle Consultant, as an Influencer for Image Branding at Womenlines. Yes Womenfolk, gear up to learn the tips and tricks to carry yourself with excellence and make excellence your brand. Every month Anjalika will be coming up with exclusive sharing with Womenlines readers which can help them to groom themselves for success. Do watch out every month!!

PROFESSIONAL

Anjalika is the Editor (Singapore) for Marketing In Asia, an online marketing magazine.

She is also an IITTI (CANADA) certified professional Image Branding & Lifestyle Consultant. She works with various companies and individuals in realizing their personal style by incorporating tip-top image, excellent communication skills and correct etiquette in their daily lives.

As a Lifestyle Consultant, Anjalika specializes in areas of wellness and hospitality.

Someone passionate with words, Anjalika writes on matters of image, branding, etiquette and lifestyle in various magazines.

A trained yoga teacher, Anjalika has always been fascinated about this ancient Indian art and currently owns a column in Malaysian Association of Yoga Instructor’s quarterly periodical, YogaMail.

BEAUTY QUEEN

Anjalika was crowned Mrs Singapore Globe in 2017. She then represented Singapore in a glam-studded international pageant in China that same year and was presented with Children’s Advocate award for the work she has done and will continue to pursue.

PERSONAL

Born in Singapore, Anjalika majored in Management also in Marketing and Public Relations. Later, she attained post-graduate qualifications in Journalism.

She had lived in various exciting places; Australia, South Korea, Norway and now, Malaysia.

Anjalika loves spending time with her family, travel and read. She is a long-time dancer and a sometime golfer.

CONNECT TO ANJALIKA ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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