Dr. GB Hewawasam, the CEO of ManoLead / FineFinish Engineering / INT Terminal Travel Group, was featured in Forbes Expert Panel for offering his first-hand insight on the topic ‘How Coaches Start Unpacking New Clients.’

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Members pictured from left to right; Cindy Lamir, Gamini Hewawasam, Joyce Talag, Mark Antoine, Andrew Tallents, Annette Franz, Sheri Nasim, Able Wanamakok, Csaba Toth, Leang Chung, Bronwen Sciortino, Shamila Mhearban, Tinna Jackson, Nikki Moberly, Brandy Simula.

If you work as a professional coach in any area, whether it be life, leadership, organizations, or another, before you can address the root causes of the issues your clients need help with, you must make them feel comfortable opening up to you. When a new client feels comfortable speaking openly, you may find out why they really choose to work with you and are better equipped to ask questions that get to the root of their biggest difficulties.

Below, Dr. GB Hewawasam describes how he begins working with a new client so that they may begin unraveling those essential concerns together, as well as why these tactics work effectively for him.

“I strive to understand my client’s point of view and negate any features of a self-centered relationship. Conflict arises when an individual only considers their own personal values and perspective, which is why I prioritize empathizing with my clients and making them feel visible. I do not impose forms of change upon my clients. I act as a guide to find the best techniques and solutions suited to them.” – Gamini Hewawasam

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Dr. GB Hewawasam, the CEO of ManoLead / FineFinish Engineering / INT Terminal Travel Group, was featured in Forbes Expert Panel for offering his first-hand insight on the topic ‘Strategies To Set Yourself Up For Success In 2023 by Forbes Expert Panel.’

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Members pictured from left to right; Gamini Hewawasam, Andrew Tallents, Charles Dormer, Liudmila Schafer, Jill Helmer, Alanna Fincke, Osman Khan, Leang Chung, Doug Holt, Shamila Mhearban, Lisa Marie Platske, Evan Roth, Rosie Guagliardo, Brandy Simula, Susan Madsen, Alex Draper.

Some people might find it tedious to repeat the cliché “new year, new me.” To reflect on what went well and what didn’t, contemplate a reset in key areas of their lives, and choose what they want to focus on improving, leaders and professionals may find the beginning of the year in January to be the best time.

The time after the holidays may be the ideal time to start a new practice, give up a bad habit, take up a fulfilling new hobby, change your daily routine, or make any number of other life-improving changes, whether you feel like you need a complete reset or just want to keep the positive momentum going. Below, Dr. GB offers an excellent piece of advice to set yourself up for success in 2023!

“Happiness sought from outside forces is temporary. Prioritizing our individual selves and practicing mindfulness that places attention internally may allow us to cultivate happiness and tranquility that remain constant. Therefore, no matter what dire circumstances may arise, we are able to return our mind and body to a state of equilibrium and respond to situations calmly and effectively.” – Gamini Hewawasam

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Dr. GB Hewawasam, the CEO of ManoLead / FineFinish Engineering  / INT Terminal Travel Group, was featured in Forbes Expert Panel for the third time in December 2022 for his expert advice on the topic – ‘First steps recommended by coaches to their clients for navigating a prospective pivot.’

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Members pictures from left to right; Gamini Hewawasam, Vix Reitano, Aina Alive, Anna Tan, Osman Khan, John Evans, Doug Holt, Andre Shojaie, Lisa Marie Platske, Michele Cohen, Peter Boolkah, Dorota Klop-Sowinska, Jon Dwoskin, Kathi Laughman, Thomas Lim.

From changing markets to unexpected challenges to potential new opportunities, there are many reasons a business owner may consider a pivot. Before making that leap, however, it’s important to ensure the decision is well-planned—and, more importantly, that the plan is well-executed.

Laying the proper foundation is critical if a pivot is to produce the desired results. Dr. GB Hewawasam explains the first measures he would recommend to his clients for navigating a prospective pivot below.

“Most of the time, we are influenced by our emotions, making it difficult for us to find the right kind of reasoning without first calming down our emotions. Hence, it is very important to stay calm. Use reason to discover the right sort of thinking. This is the primary approach when attempting to pivot a business.”- Gamini Hewawasam

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Dr. GB Hewawasam, the CEO of ManoLead /  FineFinish Engineering  / INT Terminal Travel Group, was featured in Forbes Expert Panel for the second time this month for his expert advice on the topic ‘Advice to Help Clients Build Resilience’.

Members pictured from left to right; Cindy Lamir, Gamini Hewawasam, Tia Buckham-White, Joyce Talag, Mark Antoine, Andrew Tallents, Lisa Rangel, Christy Charise, James Hotaling, Vix Reitano, Anna Tan, Jill Helmer, Erin Urban, Laura DeCarlo, Leang Chung.

Dr. GB Hewawasam, CEO of ManoLead, FineFinish Engineering,  INT Terminal Travel Group featured in Forbes Expert Panel.

We are presented with difficulties, difficult choices, and countless daily duties that demand our time and energy every day. Sometimes, we don’t always get the outcomes we wanted or handle difficulties in ways we’re proud of finding the resilience to keep going despite failure, mental health difficulties, fatigue, loss, and other setbacks may appear unattainable, but there are actions you can do to create that capacity.

Here is a real-life example of advice provided to a client by Dr. GB Hewawasam to help the client recover from a difficult situation and carry that strength and momentum forward.

“By shifting the focus from external factors to internal processes, my client was able to alter the way they perceived and responded to situations. With this new mindset, they no longer felt discomfort from the unpredictable nature of life. Instead, they learned to remain secure within themselves and maintain a state of tranquility that allowed them to face any circumstance with confidence.” – Dr.Gamini Hewawasam

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Dr. GB Hewawasam, the CEO of ManoLead / FineFinish Engineering / INT Terminal Travel Group, was recently featured in Forbes Expert Panel for his expert tip on the topic ‘Strategies for Business Owners To Conquer Distractions And Stay Focused’

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Members pictured from left to right; Gamini Hewawasam, Joyce Talag, Thomas Gelmi, Barry Michael George, Bill Koch, Wendy Hanson,  Agata Dulnik, Beth Fitzgerald, Kimberly Svoboda, Susan Hobson, Krishna Kumar, Lori Wilson-Hudson, Cheri Rainey, Priya Kartik, Kathleen Woodhouse.

Running your own company might seem like a 24/7 job that demands all of your focus as an owner, especially if you’re juggling several operational “hats.” When you are often interrupted, it can be difficult to find and keep the focus you need to achieve your goals.

Here is a tip from Dr. GB Hewawasam for staying focused on the bigger picture and your primary business objectives;

“Business owners should understand the difference between attention and awareness. Attention is focusing on what is inside or looking within. Awareness follows from the focusing of that attention. Looking and seeing are two different things. You may look but not see. Cultivating this awareness through deep internal attention can allow business leaders to remain mindful.”- Dr.Gamini Hewawasam

Dr. GB Hewawasam emphasizes the significance of business leaders understanding the distinction between attention and awareness and how cultivating awareness via deep internal attention may assist business leaders to remain mindful.

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