by Dr Sharon | Apr 9, 2026 | Emotional Intelligence, High Performance, Leadership, Neuroscience, Personal Development
Your brain is not broken – it’s over-deciding Have you noticed how tired you feel often, even on days when you haven’t done anything particularly physical? It’s not just workload. It’s decisions. From the moment we wake up, we are deciding. What to prioritise. What...
by Dr Sharon | Mar 17, 2026 | Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Habits, Leadership, Personal Development
Learned optimism…Yes, it’s possible and you can learn it too. “Some people are just born positive.” Have you ever heard that? Perhaps you’ve even said it. Martin Seligman, in his groundbreaking work Learned Optimism (1990), challenged that belief. He...
by Dr Sharon | Feb 19, 2026 | Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Learning, Personal Development
When your mobile triggers a threat response We underestimate the power of a small approximately 15cm rectangular object… A mobile on the table. A glance downward. A thumb scrolling while someone speaks. It looks harmless. Efficient. Necessary, even. But neuroscience...
by Dr Sharon | Feb 18, 2026 | Achieve Goals, Change management, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Habits, Learning, Personal Development
Environment beats intention every time Have you ever watched yourself do the very thing you promised yourself you wouldn’t? You set the alarm… and ignore it. You plan the healthy meal… and eat an unhealthy snack instead. You start the day with great intentions…...
by Dr Sharon | Feb 6, 2026 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Relationships (Self and Others)
Sustainable relationships are not accidental – they are intentional This week, I’m holding a few truths. On 7 February, my parents celebrated 50 years of marriage – five decades, adapting, forgiving and staying. A relationship that I am so blessed by and has shaped...
