By Dr. Gaby Cora

A couple of weeks ago, a woman approached me and said: “I love your work, I’d like to invite you to lunch and pick your brain. You know so much about this and that…” I let her go on with her list but, had she read my body language, she would have realized I was not amused. I have been in this situation many times.

Do you use this line with colleagues or even strangers?

How does this feel to you when others say this to you?

It is obviously flattering to some whereas others may feel like the cannibals are out to get them.

Why?

By Dr. Gaby Cora

The recession has now grown its spreading roots. Those who didn’t think it was going to hit them have sadly come to terms: the recession is here to stay.  Thousands of people have been laid off and thousands wonder if their current job will still exist. Either way, all of us have a family member, a friend or a client in this situation. Listen to this posting as a podcast/MP3: Balance Work in Life with LOVE

By Dr. Gaby Cora

My husband and I are wealthy. Our kids don’t need to ever work in their lifetimes. While our older children are interested in many things, we are alarmed at one of our son’s lack of interest in pursuing any major purpose. Any thoughts?

You raise an interesting dilemma: you have provided for your sons and daughters in a way that they won’t need to ever make a living and, on the other end, you have somewhat taken away their hunger, that drive to achieve beyond their needs. Many kids in the younger generations have been brought up in affluence with the “I want, I get” mentality. What to do?