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, Habits, Leadership, Personal Development, Psychological 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 | 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...
by Dr Sharon | Feb 18, 2026 | Achieve Goals, Change management, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Habits, Learning, Personal Development
Environment beats intention every time Have you ever watched yourself do the very thing you promised yourself you wouldn’t? You set the alarm… and ignore it. You plan the healthy meal… and eat an unhealthy snack instead. You start the day with great intentions…...
by Dr Sharon | Feb 6, 2026 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Relationships (Self and Others)
Sustainable relationships are not accidental – they are intentional This week, I’m holding a few truths. On 7 February, my parents celebrated 50 years of marriage – five decades, adapting, forgiving and staying. A relationship that I am so blessed by and has shaped...
