by Dr Sharon | Aug 10, 2016 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Relationships (Self and Others)
Acknowledging the women who shape our lives Today I would like to acknowledge the women who have shaped our lives. I think especially of my mum who has taught me what it is to be a woman and what it is to love. I think of my mother-in-law who so often cooks us the...
by Dr Sharon | Aug 5, 2016 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Relationships (Self and Others)
Develop an attitude of gratitude Research shows that those who keep a simple gratitude journal felt happier, more optimistic and even slept better at night. Cultivating a life-long ‘attitude of gratitude’ has been linked to increased wealth, better health, sounder... by Dr Sharon | May 24, 2016 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Time Management
What Wastes Your Time? Many people feel used by life. They feel victimised and resentful of all that they think they must do. The good news is, it is possible to stop feeling this way. If we really want to, we can choose to shift our perspective. And shifting our... by Dr Sharon | May 16, 2016 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Time Management
What you resist persists… Right now, I don’t want you to think of a pink elephant. Not even for a split second. Don’t allow the picture of a pink elephant to appear in your mind. Completely banish all thoughts of pink elephants. So… what are...
by Dr Sharon | Apr 11, 2016 | Communication, Leadership, Learning, Negotiation, Personal Development, Relationship Building
Negotiate the Life You Deserve We all negotiate, far more often than we realise. In our personal and professional lives, usually on a daily – if not hourly – basis. We negotiate with our friends, partners, children, peers and colleagues. We negotiate when we want to...
by Dr Sharon | Mar 24, 2014 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence
I’ve been noticing a great deal lately just how many managers report feeling stressed because of their team’s performance or lack thereof. I’ve heard some rather strong beliefs that the youngsters of today just can’t be managed and motivated. If you go back and read...
