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 | 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 | Aug 19, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Learning, Relationships (Self and Others)
Empathy with edges is how we can care without losing courage and conviction Empathy is one of the most powerful tools in a leader’s toolkit. Neuroscience shows that empathy activates the brain’s mirror neuron system, allowing us to connect and “feel with”...
by Dr Sharon | Aug 4, 2025 | Change management, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Learning, Relationships (Self and Others)
How narcissistic leaders affect culture Narcissistic leaders often begin with magnetic confidence but beneath that charismatic exterior lies a neural pattern that disrupts healthy brain dynamics, both with themselves and their teams. Research shows that...
by Dr Sharon | Jul 11, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Learning, Personal Development, Stress Management
It might not just be sleep that you need… Many people and leaders I work with believe “rest” just means sleep or doing nothing. But true restoration is multi-dimensional. According to Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith (physician and researcher), there are 7 types of rest, and...
by Dr Sharon | Jun 11, 2025 | Change management, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Ethics at Work, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Learning, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Relationships (Self and Others)
The power of social pressure in building a learning culture Social pressure plays a powerful – often underestimated – role in shaping behaviour, especially when it comes to building a learning culture. In organisations striving for transformation, innovation and...
