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Events Corina Simona Badeanu Events Corina Simona Badeanu

A 5-Step Guide to Planning a Team Event

Tired of planning end-of-year team events that feel like 'forced fun'? After 25+ years in high-pressure banking, I've seen the awkward 'mandatory socials' and 'pizza parties' that fail to connect. But I also saw what works, like the time my team and I made tiramisu together.

The secret isn't 'fun', it's genuine connection achieved through hands-on, sensory focus. Stop planning parties and start designing a 'Sanctuary.' Here's my 5-step guide to planning an event that actually resets your team.

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Business Corina Simona Badeanu Business Corina Simona Badeanu

The L&D Budget: Your Secret Wellness Fund

Stop letting your team's wellbeing budget go to waste on fruit bowls! 🍎 Discover how to strategically use your company's existing Learning & Development (L&D) budget to fund truly impactful, restorative wellness experiences like our "Synergy Session." Learn the language to get budget approval for wellness that actually works.

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Candle Knowledge Corina Simona Badeanu Candle Knowledge Corina Simona Badeanu

Are Soy Candles Vegan?

Ever run a due diligence check on your candle? We did. This is a witty, no-nonsense look at why 100% soy wax candles are the perfect vegan and cruelty-free choice for a conscious consumer. We audit the ingredients, assess the risks of other waxes and present the final report on why your calm shouldn't come with compromises.

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