Waiting is an uncomfortable task—whether waiting for time to pass, waiting for a special event, waiting for water to boil. It’s even more difficult when waiting to see a medical professional. If you happen to be going in to a clinic for a check-up, it will...
Working as a Feng Shui consultant in various hospitals over the years, I have been cognizant that there are specific life-critical systems in place near each hospital bed. In an emergency, an oxygen supply, medical ventilators, monitoring capabilities are all crucial to helping people heal. Along...
A client’s first impression when walking into your business is always important. A whole set of conclusions are made in the first 30 seconds or less, so whatever experience the client has in the reception area helps them conclude what it’s going to be like...
If you’re having a bad day at work, you can probably pinpoint the issue to deadline stress, performance anxiety, co-worker annoyances or a hundred other reasons. There may be a combination of things that are contributing generously to you having the proverbial bad day. One factor...
Doctor’s offices can be sterile and uninviting. With the help of Feng Shui, however, a local women’s clinic was able to overcome those issues and create an environment that is both welcoming and comfortable. In December 2014, I was asked to be part of the St....
Whether a large conglomerate or a small two-person business, one of the issues that is always a point of concern and focus is employee retention. If you’ve finally found someone who seems perfectly suited for their job, carries out its responsibilities spectacularly and gets along...
The entry or reception area holds crucial meaning and intention for a business. It can set a theme for the entire experience of working with or for the company, and can support or hinder its success. This landing place is the front-line and first-impression in...
One recent development in the workplace that I’ve witnessed is the concept of a communal office. This can be a large room where everyone comes in, sits down, pulls out a laptop and works. There’s no assigned place and, as a result, no commitment to a particular spot. This...
The physical conditions of where you work are directly connected to the inner conditions of HOW you work. Feng Shui provides the intersection between your environment and your life. In other words, if your office is cluttered, no doubt your mind is as well. If the chair you sit...
Whether a large conglomerate or a small two-person business, one of the issues that is always a point of concern and focus is employee retention. If you’ve finally found someone who seems perfectly suited for their job, carries out its responsibilities spectacularly and gets along...
We generally don’t spend time admiring the wall color or gratefully gazing at artwork. We hardly notice the new carpeting or rug beyond the first few days. After things have been put in place, we hunker down and do our work. Sometimes, we may find...
Big or small, every business needs an identity—a logo, specific colors, a specific look or feel. Some would call that a brand. It helps people understand on a subconscious level what you’re all about and what you stand for. A lot of time and money can be...