by Dr Sharon | Nov 20, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Personal Development, Relationships (Self and Others), Uncategorised
Key Steps Turns 18! This month, Key Steps turns 18! It’s hard to believe that what started as a dream – a vision to empower people and organisations take Key Steps to really learn, grow and thrive – has now reached adulthood. As I reflect on this milestone, I’m...
by Dr Sharon | Nov 7, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Learning
There’s a simple object so many of us carry that holds more power than many of us realise. No, it’s not our mobile. NO, it’s not our laptop. It’s a pen! a Because writing rewires your brain. a In our digital-first world, we often overlook the humble pen. We tap, we...
by Dr Sharon | Oct 27, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Personal Development, Relationships (Self and Others)
Not forgiving is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to suffer. Forgiveness is one of the most powerful acts of self-liberation. Yet, it’s misunderstood. Many people think forgiveness is about letting the other person “off the hook” or condoning...
by Dr Sharon | Oct 13, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Learning, Personal Development, Relationship Building
The Neuroscience of Growth Mindset. We’ve all heard it before: “It’s all in your mindset.” What if that wasn’t just a motivational cliché. What if it was a scientific truth? At the heart of personal growth, resilience and high performance lies something powerful: a...
by Dr Sharon | Sep 23, 2025 | Growth Mindset, Leadership, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Relationships (Self and Others)
Key Steps from intimidating to inspiring. In my twenties, I was often told that I was intimidating. At first, I was quite surprised. I was introverted, ambitious, determined and deeply committed to excellence – qualities I thought were essential to leadership. Yet,...
by Dr Sharon | Sep 1, 2025 | Achieve Goals, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Personal Development
Spring clean your habits Habits are the invisible architect of your life a As we step into a new season, many of us feel the urge to give our homes a good spring clean. Even if you are in the northern hemisphere, and entering autumn, it’s as good a time as any...