Dr Perpetua Neo
The Neo Café

I write in cafés all over the world about mastering your time, mind and sleep. As a Café Person since 11, I’ve christened my blog The Neo Café— for your dose of Mastering Your Psychological Capital, my signature blend of cutting-edge neuroscience, psychology and ancient wisdom– in plain English for busy high-performers like yourself who want quick and thorough solutions. My work’s available in 43 languages, and here’s how we can partner together.

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  • How To Deal With Accidentally Toxic Cultures

    Yes it is trendy to talk about narcissists, psychopaths and gaslighting. But it is not helpful to automatically slap labels unthinkingly. Sometimes, organisational cultures can be accidentally toxic, a product of the country of origin or the industry or the norms that a leader…

  • Overcoming Negative Energy From Naysayers When You Are Growing

    Seething inside but I answered evenly, “So what exactly are you saying about my clients?”

    This obnoxious man had cornered me at an event, and he gave me the heebie-jeebies. Not only was he bragging about himself professionally and personally, whilst I smiled through gritted…

  • Navigating A Hostile Workplace With A Sophisticated Narcissist

    The thing about working with a narcissist or toxic person, isn’t always that they are loud and grandiose. Or obvious. We need to talk about the more sophisticated and confusing kind.

    Subtle signs that add up
    Often, it makes no sense. This person can sound so…

  • Digitally native Gen-Zers aren’t immune to romance scams

    Gen Zers may think they are digitally savvy and immune to online scams, but that very thought may leave them vulnerable to being lured into nefarious schemes.

    “Many Gen Zers are confident in their ability to spot scams, but scammers are evolving just as quickly,”…

  • How to Speak with Confidence & Tell Memorable Stories

    This is a guest post by Via Abolencia

    “It seems like the stage is your home.” 

    I’d just finished introducing an event in front of 300 people and my friend whispered these words to me as I sat down. 

    At that moment, it felt true. I felt…

  • The Emotional Load of Legacy: Succession Strategies for Family Decision Makers 

    Beyond legal and financial aspects, the emotional weight of transferring wealth across generations is a significant yet under-discussed aspect. In today’s landscape where disruptive technologies and global shifts rapidly redefine wealth creation, the transition of wealth remains a deeply personal matter. Dealing with the…

  • You Are More Than Your Anxious Attachment Style

    A client slowly enunciates something she’s never dared to articulate before, “I am alot of hard work because of my anxious attachment, and must make up by letting someone else have their way all the time”.

    We’d been talking about why she’d not articulate the…

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