Don’t sell – make friends.
I talk a lot about Emotional Intelligence and business concepts; Of Leadership skills and of how best to connect with others but, what if these ideas seem so out of reach… what if the very concept of putting yourself ‘out…
Emotional Intelligence in the workplace
The evidence keeps mounting that emotional intelligence (EI) continues to be the foundation of effective leadership. In the latest publication from the Korn Kerry Institute, Author Daniel Goleman, an international best-seller and author of "Emotional Intelligence." talks about how emotional-intelligence-based…
Too scared to pass an opinion?
Are you too scared to open your mouth in public? What about pass an opinion? For many of us, the world has gone crazy! General terms and phrases, once commonplace are now considered inappropriate, the expression of opinions are lined…
How to build a personal brand
Your words, presentation, and behaviour always reveal something about your core values, passions and achievements. As a result, people will often make snap judgments about you, meaning it’s not only important to make a good first impression but to be consistent…
How approachable are you?
Being approachable is key when building relationships with your colleagues, and In creating a strong team where trust, confidence, and ideas can flow. When you’re approachable, team members feel more relaxed, they are more open when disclosing mistakes, ideas will…
How to ACE your next meeting
For many of us, work is all about meetings… which for many of us, can feel frustrating, unproductive and simply a waste of your time. Here are a few tips on how to ACE your next meeting, I hope you…
Longstanding conflict – your tool kit
Long-standing conflict in the workplace can have a profound impact on the people directly involved so let’s take a look at why it happens and how it could be addressed. It is easy to assume that long-standing conflict is generated…
Reflection, Relationships, and Resilience – The title to a bad holiday novel!
This sounds like the title of a good holiday novel and in some ways, the parallels are not dissimilar. Usually, in the holiday novel, there is controversy within a relationship which takes us through the emotions of betrayal, mistrust…
Receiving criticism in the workplace
No matter how experienced we are in business or how mindful we are during meaningful conversations within the workplace, whether you are an employer or employee, I’m pretty confident that we all could do with some additional help when receiving…
Leadership – The profession of listening
We are living in a different time, one where life is busy, business is fast paced and leadership is moving away from hierarchical structures to a more collaborative team approach. It is no longer possible for the boss to know…