by Dr Sharon | Oct 13, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Learning, Personal Development, Relationship Building
The Neuroscience of Growth Mindset. We’ve all heard it before: “It’s all in your mindset.” What if that wasn’t just a motivational cliché. What if it was a scientific truth? At the heart of personal growth, resilience and high performance lies something powerful: a...
by Dr Sharon | Sep 23, 2025 | Growth Mindset, Leadership, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Relationships (Self and Others)
Key Steps from intimidating to inspiring. In my twenties, I was often told that I was intimidating. At first, I was quite surprised. I was introverted, ambitious, determined and deeply committed to excellence – qualities I thought were essential to leadership. Yet,...
by Dr Sharon | Sep 15, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Learning, Personal Development, Relationship Building
Key Steps to release the shackles of “not good enough.” Have you ever caught yourself dismissing your achievements as luck, timing or other people’s generosity – fearing that one day you’ll be “found out”? If so, you’re in good company. Research shows that up...
by Dr Sharon | Sep 1, 2025 | Achieve Goals, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Personal Development
Spring clean your habits Habits are the invisible architect of your life a As we step into a new season, many of us feel the urge to give our homes a good spring clean. Even if you are in the northern hemisphere, and entering autumn, it’s as good a time as any...
by Dr Sharon | Aug 19, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Learning, Relationships (Self and Others)
Empathy with edges is how we can care without losing courage and conviction Empathy is one of the most powerful tools in a leader’s toolkit. Neuroscience shows that empathy activates the brain’s mirror neuron system, allowing us to connect and “feel with”...
