Dev Cham

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About Dev Cham

High-impact leader and technology architect with 20 years of technical consulting

5 Things A Successful Woman Does When She Does Not Know

TAKING TIME TO FIGURE THINGS OUT IS OK Katie’s boss stops by her office. “What was the difference in annual revenues for Singer Financial in 2014 vs. 2015?” Katie has no clue off the top of her head, but she has two choices:  she can either look blankly at her manager (with her direct reports [...]

6 Things A Woman Does NOT Have To Apologize For

AMBITIOUS, UNAPOLOGETIC, CONFIDENT Women say sorry all the time -- for the small things and the really big things. As women, we tend to be concerned about the emotional impact of what we say and the choices we make. Our instinct is to want to smooth things over. Far from being a problem, this is [...]

How to Network Authentically

NETWORKING, SOCIAL MEDIA, CONNECTIONS net·work·ing (noun) :  the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions; specifically :  the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business (Mirriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary). Networking is defined as the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business, and as I started to build out my coaching business, [...]

By |April 10th, 2015|Coaching, Career, Relationship, Emotional Intelligence|0 Comments

How to Handle the Passive-Aggressive in the Workplace

WORKPLACE, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS Passive-aggression at the workplace is the virus no one can see but is a silent killer of team morale. Angry feelings are inevitable when we spend a great part of our days with the same people, and there is often no pressure valve for release. The fear of being judged, or worse [...]

5 Empowered Ways to Stand Up to Pressure

EMPOWERMENT, RESISTING PRESSURE, NAVIGATING WORK When faced with a demanding boss, pushy co-worker or difficult mother-in-law, we face a tough decision – do we resist or submit to the pressure we feel? Out of a sense of social obligation or fear of unintended consequences, we often continue on the path of least resistance till we [...]

4 Shifts into Positivity to Transform Results

POSITIVITY, MINDSHIFT, INTENTION, RESULTS It is without a doubt that the language you use can drive the energy, intention, and control of a situation.  However, it is much deeper as well.  The way you are experienced in the world is greatly determined by your body language and your non-verbal communication, in fact outweighing your verbal [...]

5 Tips for Money-Mindfulness that Every Woman Should Practice

MONEY RELATIONSHIP, PERSONAL FINANCES Want more money? Whether the answer is a “Heck YES” or a “Sure, why not?” - I think we can all agree that money matters. Regardless of our “who” and “what”, feelings of security and abundance tend to be closely tied to our financial situation.  And yet, how often do we treat [...]

By |November 18th, 2014|Coaching, Women, Mindfulness, Money|0 Comments

Energizing the Mind with Yoga

ENERGIZING THE MIND, MIND EXERCISES Yoga is wildly popular with immense benefits in increasing strength, flexibility, posture, balance, concentration and focus.  This article hones in on how we can optimize each yoga pose and focus in on key message underlying the post.  Here are some helpful tips on what to focus on while doing yoga… [...]

By |August 15th, 2014|Coaching, Self-Care, Mindfulness|0 Comments

10 Ways Successful Leaders Manage Time & Choices

TIME-MANAGEMENT, CHOICES, GOALS One of the most important things we have, for ourselves and to share, is Time.  Which means the effectiveness with which we manage our Time becomes increasingly important as we expand our lives and manage multiple relationships, priorities and life goals.  So how do successful leaders manage to do it all - [...]

By |June 12th, 2014|Coaching, Work-Life Balance, Time-Management|0 Comments

Daily Habits for Successful Entrepreneurs: Powerful Women, Powerful Practices

POWERFUL HABITS, ENTREPRENEURS, SUCCESS Sometimes we look for famous personalities and strangers to be our role models and mentors.  But sometimes, we have amazing inspiration surrounding us. As a coach and eternal student, I am always looking for opportunities to learn. It is incredible how much my friends and clients have accomplished as they continue to [...]

By |March 1st, 2014|Coaching, Career, Leadership, Life Principles, Women, Self-Care|0 Comments

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