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designing inclusive performance

to invite the richest contributions from everyone on your team.

You're invited to join the Happy Space® Pod -
ideal for those ready to expand inclusivity to include sensitivity, tempament, disability - invisible or not, neurodivergency, especially highly sensitive/perceptive/responsive professionals, or those want to better understand and support them. Let's explore designing inclusive and sustainable performance together.

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Clare Kumar helps highly sensitive (perceptive / responsive) professionals optimize their performance.  Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) herself, Clare understands the challenges and superpowers that come with this trait that affects about 20% of all people, including many with ADHD. Drawing on her love of science, Clare encourages greater respect for neurodiversity leading to sustainable contributions, fulfilling lives, and bottom-line results.

Through speaking, workshops, and coaching, Clare inspires massive shifts by inviting attention to the little things that make a big difference.

Clare resonates with a wide audience, melding corporate experience in Marketing, Sales, Finance, HR, and Product Development from gigs in Toronto, Montreal, and Tokyo with experience as an entrepreneur, productivity coach, organization expert, and inventor.

She's a sought-after media contributor on productivity, organization, and work-life integration for the likes of the Huffington Post, Fast Company, Maclean's, The Globe and Mail, CBC, The Social, and the Marilyn Denis Show. She's happy to share insight into the nature of a Highly Sensitive Person and how to invite their best performance.

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Designing Inclusive & Sustainable Performance

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DRIVE ENGAGEMENT - For maximum results, employees must be fully engaged at work.  A Gallup 2015 poll reports a whopping 68% of employees are disengaged. When personal and corporate values clash there is tension and a direct challenge to performance. Create a culture of trust, seek value alignment, and build hospitable working conditions to unleash sustainable contribution.

Up empathy. Encourage intention.

CULTIVATE FOCUS - In today's "culture of interruption" our ability to focus is under siege We need our corporate athletes to sustain energy and attention to achieve top performance - every day, and we need corporate environments to support neurodiversity.  Build an understanding of how to take care of body, mind, and spirit. Facilitate stamina.

Defeat distraction. Build attention.

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INSPIRE ACTION - When it comes to getting things done, there is no one way, but there are best practices to manage teams, tasks, time, information, communication, and more. Build customized skills to better manage time, make decisions and prioritize. Tackle saboteurs like perfectionism and procrastination to dramatically improve performance.

Enable autonomy. Optimize execution.

“Office workers who glimpse a tree or two are both happier and more productive.”

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Ever find yourself wondering if you really are more sensitive than the average person?

This light-hearted quiz will tell you how likely it is that you are a Highly Sensitive Person

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You're blessed with superb filters and have no trouble handling a chaotic environment. Not a lot bothers you. HSPs dream of feeling like this!


You believe “done is better than perfect”. With your focused action, there’s a chance you can be perceived as being a bit of a bull in a china shop. You may quickly jump to conclusions and be too casual with others’ feelings. 

 

You may benefit from taking more time to assess a situation before taking action, something that comes naturally to HSPs.

 

Engaging with HSPs may invite you to notice nuances in a situation that can help smooth your journey.

 

With about 20% of people being highly sensitive, it makes good sense to learn more about the trait.

 

You’re invited to join the Happy Space Pod Online Community, a positive place for HSPs and also for non-HSPs like you who want to better understand and more fully support the valuable HSPs in their lives. 



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You notice a mix of emotions each day, in yourself and others. Sometimes this is easy to accommodate. Other times, it can be overwhelming.

 

You are sometimes bothered by disorganization and chaos around you and notice what could be improved. 

 

Other times, you miss nuance and subtleties that can better guide your actions. You can be creative in the right environment.

 

You are sometimes able to reprioritize efficiently when necessary. Other times, you might find yourself needing to think deeply before making a decision.

 

With 1 in 5 people having the trait of high sensitivity, it is quite possible that you are one of them. 

 

If you shared your email address with us, you should have already received an email with your custom results and more detailed information.

Meanwhile, I invite you to explore the trait of high sensitivity by joining the Happy Space Pod Online Community, a positive place for HSPs and also for non-HSPs who want to better understand and more fully support the valuable HSPs in their lives. 

I hope to see you there.


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Hello, fellow HSP!


You believe perfect is worth striving for and you are proud of your conscientiousness. Being so thoughtful with your work often leaves you frustrated at just how long it takes to get something done. 


Your ability to notice what’s going on around you provides helpful cues which guide your path forward. While blurting out what’s on your mind has sometimes ruffled feathers, you are generally perceived as a thoughtful team player who cares for others. 


You will benefit greatly from setting boundaries, improving self-regulation,  and self-advocating to preserve your energy. 

Join the supportive Happy Space Pod Online Community for more strategies that will help you thrive as an HSP.


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Here's what clients say...

“Clare encourages the adoption of tailored productivity practices which help our staff accomplish more in less time, reduce stress through self-care, and thrive, not just “make it through” our busy season.”

SUSAN HODKINSON
COO, Crowe Soberman

“When I Clare and I met, I often felt that I had “no time” for my family life, my personal life, or my professional life.  I now feel in control of my time!” 

ALI SPINNER
CPA, CA, Partner, Tax, Crowe Soberman

“Everyone left the session [The Great Life Declutter] with clear ideas of how they will be able to improve their mental energy and were excited to start decluttering their lives.  Clare is clearly a master in this area.”

ALI LEUNG
Global Marketing Solutions, Facebook Canada

“Clare gave an energetic and engaging presentation to our group of HR leaders reminding us that busyness is no badge of honour.” 

CATHERINE BELCASTRO
Chair, East Toronto HR Association

“I’m three times more effective now. I’m also sleeping better.” 

LISA CONSTANZO
Formerly Women of Influence, Deloitte, now CIBC

Chris Kiskunas and Jackie Hayden

“In her refreshing, honest and enthusiastic style, Clare prompted self-reflection and awareness with powerful words. Feedback confirms attendees were nothing short of inspired.”

CHRIS KISKUNAS and JACKIE HAYDEN
Financial Services Company, Toronto

"I loved Clare's high, positive energy and holistic approach. Her strategic questions and insight got me quickly thinking in the right direction." 

LORI RADKE
National VP, Marketing & Development at MS Society of Canada

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Productivity catalyst, highly sensitive executive coach, and speaker, Clare Kumar cultivates sustainable performance in busy professionals so they can keep making rich contributions in all areas of life and achieve greater fulfillment.

She inspires leaders, professionals, employees and entrepreneurs to respect humanity and boost performance through marrying productivity and pleasure. After all, why shouldn’t you have fun while getting things done?

 

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HSPs to the rescue! Burnout continues - with empl HSPs to the rescue!

Burnout continues - with employees and leaders alike suffering,
finding ways to manage overwhelm is a constant priority and sensitivity is necessary.

#fellowHSP 🍏Lisa Mitchell of @greenappleconsulting and I explore why setting boundaries is so challenging, what to do about much-needed connection, and why we need to look beyond what we’re doing to how we are doing it.

We also explore improving the efficacy of our communication by marrying intent with impact. Tune into the latest episode of the Happy Space Podcast for some remarkable insights on the value of sensitivity at work. 🔗link in bio

After all, everyone deserves a happy space.

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🎧i hope you’ll tune in. i’d be so grateful if you could share and leave a review on 🍏Apple Podcasts.

🙂find the podcast and more at www.HappySpacePod.com

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do your pets (aka coworkers) cue your day? these t do your pets (aka coworkers) cue your day? these two are here to remind me it’s time for dinner. 

we all have internal clocks and i find my #goldenboys remind me to prioritize for well-being every day. time to get up! and to sign off for this week. 

happy weekend from Theo, Ellie, and I. 

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tomorrow is likely a busy day for many people retu tomorrow is likely a busy day for many people returning to the office but if you've got time at noon EST, why not join us in conversation about one of elon musk's recent moves to install beds at twitter offices.

i have a few thoughts on this but am curious what you think...!

register for the monthly call at www.happyspacehottopics.com (🔗 in bio, too) and you'll get the link and reminders for each call. 

#design #inclusivity #rest #hardcore #compassion #care
happily blinded by the sun today. we’ve had a lo happily blinded by the sun today. we’ve had a long stretch of gray in toronto. almost didn’t recognize it. 😊☀️😊☀️😊☀️

if it’s been gray where you are, has it been getting to you or do you cope easily? i just counted the days and kept busy until i knew the sun would be out again.
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