Sometimes you need support to maintain balance
So I have this irregular romance with yoga. We meet intensely for a while, then… we drift apart. You know how it is – life gets busy, travel interferes, children fall sick, work takes over etc. And when I finally come back to the mat after a longer break, two things always greet me: the […]
Makar Sankranti: Timing, Cycles, and What We Can Learn About Progress
Makar Sankranti: Timing, Cycles, and What We Can Learn About Progress “Oh sorry, I need to run! I ordered breakfast for 9 today!” I exclaimed almost mid-sentence, interrupting the story I was telling the yoga teacher, and a minute later I was pedalling fast on the “wrong” side of the small village road. The locals […]
Thank You 2025
Thank You 2025 As 2025 comes to an end, I find myself returning to the moments that stayed with me: the conversations, the rooms, the unexpected discoveries, and the people who turned this year into something larger than a sequence of months. When I try to summarise it, one thought keeps appearing: this was a […]
The Journey to Masala@Work
The Journey to Masala@Work There is a particular kind of silence that comes with writing a book, the kind filled with thoughts that circle your head, waiting to be caught before they disappear again. When I look back at the journey of Masala@Work, what I remember first is those long moments of wrestling with myself, […]
Neurotransmitter Series 2 – Serotonin: The Chemistry of Calm, Satisfaction, and Presence
The Chemistry of Calm, Satisfaction, and Presence When we talk about brain chemistry, dopamine often gets the spotlight: the motivator, the thrill-seeker, the one that fuels ambition and drive. But today, let’s shift the focus to another key player that shapes our well-being in quieter, steadier ways: serotonin. What is Serotonin, really? Serotonin (5-HT) is a […]
Reflections from the Gdańsk Book Fair: Conversations That Stay With You
From the 11th to the 14th of September, I had the joy of joining the Gdańsk Book Fair, a vibrant celebration of stories, authors, and ideas. The fair was full of energy and curiosity. There were book stands for every taste: psychology, fantasy, children’s literature, history, and culture. I knew I had to set a […]
The Quiet Work of Living Between Cultures
We often talk about the beauty of living across cultures — the broadened perspectives, the meaningful connections, the once-in-a-lifetime experiences. And all of that is true. But there’s another side to it that doesn’t often make it into pictures or stories. Living between cultures can also be quietly exhausting. Beyond adaptation I spent a few […]
Culture PRO™ and how to bring your team to the next level
Culture PRO™ is an original approach designed to help professionals build long-lasting, fulfilling, and effective intercultural relationships.Its goal is to develop cultural competence and confidence in global environments.I’m proud to say it isn’t a checklist. It’s a practice. And it sits at the heart of every training, session, and conversation I lead. What is Culture […]
Dopamine & Efficiency: How Motivation Actually Works (And How to Work With It)
By Klaudia Fryc-Mallick We often think of productivity as a matter of discipline. But beneath that… There’s chemistry. In our pursuit of efficiency, we often rely on systems: task managers, color-coded calendars, productivity hacks. But behind all these strategies, there’s one powerful driver quietly shaping our behavior: dopamine. Far from being the “pleasure chemical,” dopamine […]
3 Things People Often Misunderstand About Indian Workplace Culture
by Klaudia Fryc-Mallick When collaborating across cultures, misunderstandings aren’t just possible — they’re inevitable. But some of them are predictable, and with the right insight, preventable. Indian workplace culture is rich, dynamic, and often misunderstood, especially by professionals coming from more individualistic or low-context cultures. Here are three common misconceptions — and what to understand […]