by Dr Sharon | Jun 10, 2026 | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Neuroscience, Resilience, Wellbeing
Many are carrying invisible loads – psychological safety has never mattered more. a Some months ask more of you than others. I’ve had several of those months – and I want to share why, because I think it matters beyond my own story. Some months ask more of you than...
by Dr Sharon | May 29, 2026 | Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Neuroscience, Personal Development, Wellbeing
It’s not what you know – it’s knowing how you think. a My daughter Mila turns 8 today. And in the middle of the birthday chaos this past week – cake, cousins and lots of questions about presents – she said something that stopped me in my tracks....
by Dr Sharon | Apr 28, 2026 | Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Habbits, Leadership, Personal Development, Phycological Safety, Relationships (Self and Others), Workplace Wellbeing
Key Steps to take care of the worker within This past week in South Africa, we paused to honour Workers’ Day. A day rooted in dignity. In fairness. In the value of contribution. It is a powerful reminder that work matters – and so do workers. But here is a...
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...
