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Dr Sharon brings her wealth of knowledge and experience to help you navigate the intricacies of various subjects. Whether you’re seeking personal development guidance, professional tips, or simply looking to expand your knowledge base, you’re in the right place. Join us as we delve into a world of insights that will empower you to take key steps towards your goals.
Here’s 4 Key Steps to greatness…
Last time, we explored four Key Steps that we can take to make 2022 great. You can look back on them here. In summary, the steps are: Knowledge – what would you like to learn/unlearn? Energy – what drains or gives you energy? Yes – say “yes” and “no” with greater...
What Key Steps will make 2022 great?
Welcome back! I took extended leave this year because I really needed to recharge after the feverish pace of 2021 and wanted to spend as much time with my son as I could. He went back to London last night and I am back at work and back with you today. It’s good to be...
Cut yourself some slack, really, you deserve it!
Last week, I intended to send out my usual article to you. But life had other plans! Let me explain… 25 November was our daughter Alessia’s birthday, 27 November was her mini matric farewell and added to that Key Steps turned 14 years old. Because of all the...
Do you choose to stay stuck?
Last week we took Key Steps To Identify ‘Bad’ Habits. What did you notice? What habit are you going to be replacing this week? You might be surprised to notice how much you have already done just by bringing it into conscious awareness. Awareness is the gateway to...
What habits are breaking you?
Your life is made up of habits, routines and rituals. Habits happen with the least effort and awareness. This is great if what you are doing is serving you and not so great when what you are doing isn’t. As we head towards the end of 2021, this is a great time to take...
Is positive thinking wearing you out?
If the answer is YES, you aren’t alone. Positivity can be tiring and – in the extreme – even toxic. Acting happy and cheerful when you really are not, is unhealthy. Don’t get me wrong, I am not suggesting that we want negative thinking either. What I am suggesting is...
Are you wasting your most precious resource?
Last week, I challenged you to track your most precious non-renewable resource… your time. Every minute is a precious life unit. What did you discover that you are doing with yours? We need to chart our time carefully if we want to take our power back and get into the...
Do you prioritise you?
While coaching and facilitating every day, I have yet to come across a person who is not telling me that they are busier, more tired and feeling more stretched than ever. Our lives are filled with projects, initiatives, meetings, emails, phone calls, household chores,...
Silence your inner-critic, I dare you!
Many of us were raised to believe that acknowledging our strengths and being proud of our achievements was arrogant and the best way to succeed was to be hard on yourself. Furthermore, we were led to believe that cynicism is synonymous with intelligence. In other...
Should young people work weekends?
I’m sure this got your attention the way it got mine. I was instantly drawn into this conversation when Venture Capitalist Jordon Kong very controversially tweeted that the best thing young people can do is to work on the weekend. I wonder how you feel hearing this…?...
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