by Dr Sharon | Jul 25, 2016 | Emotional Intelligence, Relationships (Self and Others), Stress Management, Time Management
Is empathy genetic or learnt? Many years ago, a New Zealand search and rescue team heading to Japan (to help after a magnitude 9 earthquake and devastating tsunami) said they were pleased to be returning the favour because Japan had sent teams there in the aftermath...
by Dr Sharon | Jul 18, 2016 | Emotional Intelligence, Relationships (Self and Others), Stress Management, Time Management
Beat the back to reality blues On Saturday, I landed back from the most AMAZING holiday with my family. We planned it for over a year and my husband and I went small on our honeymoon (we got married on 11 March) so we could go big when the kids were with us. Our... by Dr Sharon | Jul 12, 2016 | Emotional Intelligence, Relationships (Self and Others), Stress Management, Time Management
Lessons from Miami Beach We are in Miami now. I have wanted to come here for as long as I can remember. I have no doubt that I am going to have the experience of a lifetime and come home with some incredible memories. I also have no doubt that I am going to experience...
by Dr Sharon | Jul 12, 2016 | Emotional Intelligence, Relationships (Self and Others), Stress Management, Time Management
Play like a chid You might have thought that I was about to embark on some lessons from the recent tragic shooting in Orlando. Thankfully, I am not. I write on a much lighter note today as I land in Orlando (for the first time) and head with the family to Disney. I am... by Dr Sharon | Jun 20, 2016 | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Relationships (Self and Others)
Keep your tank full Have you noticed that you can tell whether a salesperson is calling you because they are excited and passionate about offering you something of value as opposed to calling because they are desperate? Have you noticed that you act quite differently... by Dr Sharon | Jun 13, 2016 | Emotional Intelligence
Pleasure or pain? For many years, I consulted with a Jungian Analyst once a week. During that time I lost count of how many times he asked (with an almost too gleeful look in his eyes), “You sound like you are in real pain Sharon?” When I affirmed that I was indeed...