What is happiness anyway?
Happiness - What a loaded word, is it not? We all want it, we all strive for it, even the Dalai Lama said “The very purpose of life is to seek happiness”. So what is this thing called Happiness that…
Ways in which we could be discriminating in the workplace – Without even knowing it.
Often when we think of discrimination we think of the obvious - race, religion, sex and more recently, age related discrimination so I thought I would suggest some other ways in which we could be discriminating in the workplace without…
Values Vs Goals – know the difference
Deep down inside, what is important to you? What do you want your life to stand for? How do you want to show up Professionally? These are your Values. Values are our heart's deepest desires for the way we…
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…